A collection of nine short plays, written by Canada's foremost playwrights, exploring equity and social justice issues. Included are key questions and follow-up activities created to support critical thinking regarding problems discussed.
A collection of nine short plays, written by Canada's foremost playwrights, exploring equity and social justice issues. Included are key questions and follow-up activities created to support critical thinking regarding problems discussed.
General Note
"More Than A Play was developed to provide Junior/Intermediate grades with more lively and accessible plays. Key questions and follow-up activities have been created by Ontario educators to support critical thinking about issues of social justice and equity. Each play delves into the complexities of eliminating intolerance and prejudice in our world, and is guaranteed to generate meaningful and engaging classroom discussions. Three plays have also been translated into French to support French language learning"--Publishers' website.
"Each dramatic story in this book is 'more than a play! Exploring equity and current social justice issues such as gender bias, ageism, disability, cyberbullying, racism and heteronormality, each play delves into the complexities of eliminating intolerance and prejudice in our world"--P. [4] of cover.
Content Note
The speech / by David S. Craig -- Mufasa plays hockey / by Chris Craddock -- Linden's sister / by Marcia Johnson -- Forever young / by Emil Sher -- The suitcase / Beatriz Pizano -- La valise / by Beatriz Pizano ; [french translations by Richard Carrière and Richard Gauthier] -- The deal / by David S. Craig -- Marché conclu / par David S. Craig ; [french translations by Richard Carrière and Richard Gauthier] -- Jake's progress / by Andrew Moodie -- Le cheminement de Jake / par Andrew Moodie ; [french translations by Richard Carrière and Richard Gauthier] -- Tick tock / by Allana Harkin -- Believe it / by Beverley Cooper.
