Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore Emotions

This unique book of 100 monologues invites elementary school students to explore a wide range of emotions, developing empathy as well as acting skills. Divided into three sections, each part utilizes a different technique to help children learn more about feelings. Part I contains 20 monologues that each have two contrasting scenarios which alter the feel of the selection (e.g. You just learned your family is moving out of state. Are you excited or sad?). Part II has 30 pairs of monologues that present the same situation from different points of view (e.g. You're insulted that you and your younger sister have the same bedtime. Your sister is glad that the two of you are treated equally.). Part III includes 20 monologues that provide situations without identifying emotions in order to encourage discussion (e.g. Your mom finally made it to one of your baseball games, but you hit a foul ball through her windshield.). All the monologues in this exciting collection are between one and two minutes long, and a comprehensive list of emotions in the appendix will help kids better clarify their own feelings and empathize with others. Most of the selections are gender neutral, with the rest divided evenly between boys and girls. Elementary-aged students will enjoy the many pieces from their own perspective and will be challenged by others from an older or younger point of view. Not just for the young actor, this book can help any child build stronger relationships with their peers, parents, siblings, and teachers.

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Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore Emotions

This unique book of 100 monologues invites elementary school students to explore a wide range of emotions, developing empathy as well as acting skills. Divided into three sections, each part utilizes a different technique to help children learn more about feelings. Part I contains 20 monologues that each have two contrasting scenarios which alter the feel of the selection (e.g. You just learned your family is moving out of state. Are you excited or sad?). Part II has 30 pairs of monologues that present the same situation from different points of view (e.g. You're insulted that you and your younger sister have the same bedtime. Your sister is glad that the two of you are treated equally.). Part III includes 20 monologues that provide situations without identifying emotions in order to encourage discussion (e.g. Your mom finally made it to one of your baseball games, but you hit a foul ball through her windshield.). All the monologues in this exciting collection are between one and two minutes long, and a comprehensive list of emotions in the appendix will help kids better clarify their own feelings and empathize with others. Most of the selections are gender neutral, with the rest divided evenly between boys and girls. Elementary-aged students will enjoy the many pieces from their own perspective and will be challenged by others from an older or younger point of view. Not just for the young actor, this book can help any child build stronger relationships with their peers, parents, siblings, and teachers.

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Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore Emotions

Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore Emotions

by Rebecca Wright
Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore Emotions

Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore Emotions

by Rebecca Wright

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This unique book of 100 monologues invites elementary school students to explore a wide range of emotions, developing empathy as well as acting skills. Divided into three sections, each part utilizes a different technique to help children learn more about feelings. Part I contains 20 monologues that each have two contrasting scenarios which alter the feel of the selection (e.g. You just learned your family is moving out of state. Are you excited or sad?). Part II has 30 pairs of monologues that present the same situation from different points of view (e.g. You're insulted that you and your younger sister have the same bedtime. Your sister is glad that the two of you are treated equally.). Part III includes 20 monologues that provide situations without identifying emotions in order to encourage discussion (e.g. Your mom finally made it to one of your baseball games, but you hit a foul ball through her windshield.). All the monologues in this exciting collection are between one and two minutes long, and a comprehensive list of emotions in the appendix will help kids better clarify their own feelings and empathize with others. Most of the selections are gender neutral, with the rest divided evenly between boys and girls. Elementary-aged students will enjoy the many pieces from their own perspective and will be challenged by others from an older or younger point of view. Not just for the young actor, this book can help any child build stronger relationships with their peers, parents, siblings, and teachers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781566082099
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 09/01/2016
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Part 1 Monologues to Perform with Different Feelings 1

1 Fin Getting a Hamster | Happy/Angry 2

2 Monsters Under My Bed | Thrilled/Scared 3

3 Picked for Hall Monitor | Proud/Embarrassed 5

4 Reading Requirements | Insulted/Outraged 7

5 Turtleneck from Grandma | Appreciative/Ungrateful 9

6 Recess for Fifth Graders? | Glad/Annoyed 11

7 Dodgeball | Playful/Worried 13

8 It's Friday Once Again | Eager/Anxious 15

9 Sticker Chart for Chores | Interested/Offended 17

10 Paranoid Parent | Frustrated/Fearful 19

11 One Bedroom Short | Delighted/Slighted 21

12 Decorating Decisions | Confident/Concerned 23

13 Bus or Bust | Adventurous/Terrified 25

14 Dog Kisses | Enthusiastic/Disgusted 27

15 Substitute Teacher | Jubilant/Glum 29

16 School Lunches | Satisfied/Discontented 31

17 Spooky Halloween | Enthralled/Distressed 33

18 The Joys of the Internet | Intrigued/Cynical 34

19 Active Mom | Pleased/Unhappy 36

20 Oh, Boy! We're Moving | Excited/Sad 38

Part 2 Paired Monologues with Different Points of View 41

1a Oh, Brother! (Brother) | Excited 42

1b Oh, Brother! (Baby Boy) | Baffled 44

2a Bedtime Blues of a Big Brother (Brother) | Insulted 46

2b Bedtime Blues of a Little Sister (Sister) | Glad 48

3a Dog Doo-ties (Boy) | Disgusted 50

3b Dog Doo-ties (Dog) | Thankful 52

4a Mom's Mushy Meatballs (Son) | Distressed 54

4b Mom's Mushy Meatballs (Mom) | Surprised 56

5a School Lunches Are the Best (Girl) | Grateful 57

5b School Lunches Are for the Birds (Student) | Snobbish 59

6a Trouble with Tag (Boy) | Angry 61

6b Trouble with Tag (Female Principal) | Frustrated 63

7a Homework Hassles (Boy) | Desperate 65

7b Homework Hassles (Teacher) | Overwhelmed 67

8a We Call Him Chewy (Student) | Nervous 69

8b We Call Him Chewy (Female Teacher) | Skeptical 71

9a Ban on Gum (Student) | Upset 73

9b Ban on Gum (Teacher) | Terrified 74

10a Virtual Cooking, Anyone? (Son) | Happy and unhappy 76

10b Virtual Cooking, Anyone? (Parent) | Excited and concerned 78

11a Valentine's Day Is the Best (Girl) | Eager and worried 80

11b Valentine's Day Is the Worst (Boy) | Hateful and uninterested 82

12a Metronome Multiplication (Student One) | Enthusiastic 84

12b Metronome Multiplication (Student Two) | Discouraged 85

13a A-C-E in Your F-A-C-E (Brother) | Aggravated and accepting 87

13b A-C-E in Your F-A-C-E (Mom) | Happy and anxious 89

14a Protective Brother (Brother) | Angry and proud 90

14b Protective Brother (Sister) | Pleased and annoyed 91

15a Always Late to School (Student) | In Hated 92

15b Always Late to School (Mom) | Regretful 93

16a Suzi the Snitch (Student) | Embarrassed 94

16b Suzi the Snitch (Suzi) | Outraged 95

17a Boredom Blues (Daughter) | Aggravated 96

17b Boredom Buster (Mom) | Annoyed 98

18a Freddie the Faker (Freddie) | Dismayed and angry 100

18b Freddie the Faker (Friend) | Jealous 101

19a Gotcha Last (Boy) | Pleading 102

19b Gotcha Last (Male Principal) | Displeased 103

20a You Can't Order That (Dad) | Distressed 104

20b You Can't Order That (Son) | Embarrassed and angry 105

21a Facebook-Crazy Mom (Son) | Humiliated 107

21b Facebook-Crazy Mom (Mom) | Defensive 109

22a Cell Phone Envy (Child) | Frustrated 111

22b Cell Phone Envy (Parent) | Doubtful 112

23a Keep Your Feet to Yourself! (Kindergarten girl) Disappointed and regretful 113

23b Keep Your Shoes to Yourself! (Kindergarten boy) Remorseful and defensive 115

24a First Day of School Outfit (Girl One) | Stressed and uneasy 117

24b First Day of School Outfit (Girl Two) | Eager 118

25a Camp I Wanna Go Home (Camper One) | Miserable and uncomfortable 119

25b Camp I Wanna Stay Forever (Camper Two) | Enthusiastic 120

26a Best Day Ever (Student) | Thrilled 121

26b Worst Day Ever (Teacher) | Discouraged 123

27a Wacky and Weird (Girl One) | Judgmental 125

27b Wacky and Weird (Girl Two) | Puzzled 127

28a Did You Just Sash Me? (Student One) | Happy 128

28b Did You Just Sash Me? (Student Two) | Nervous and dreading 129

29a The Unexpected Visitor (Student) | Sad, relieved, and happy 130

29b The Unexpected Visitor (Mrs. Lawson) | Empathetic, helpful, and supportive 132

30a Helicopter Parent (Girl) | Distraught 134

30b Helicopter Parent (Female Teacher) | Cranky 136

Part 3 Monologues to Explore Emotions 139

1 Gerald the Gerbil-At Large 140

2 Velcro Shoes-The New Trend 142

3 Crayon Crazy 144

4 Blood Moon? Boring! 145

5 The Wagonfield Wagon Ride for Winners 147

6 Brother's Beastly Friends 148

7 I Don't Want to Do the Hokey Pokey 150

8 A Day to Remember 151

9 Baseball Fan 152

10 Morning Announcements…Starring Me 153

11 Why Can't I Stop Scratching?! 155

12 Freezing to Death in Tucson 157

13 Out of TP-Nine-One-One 159

14 Sassy Sister Can't Keep Silent 161

15 Tutors Are Terrific 162

16 $$$ 163

17 I'm Getting a Man Cave 164

18 The Bugster 166

19 My Mother Thinks She's a Writer 168

20 Sunday Is Not Funday 170

Appendix - Last of Emotions 171

About the Author 179

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