How to Participate in Arts Exploration Projects:

1) Register your students for a Student Matinee Series performance.

2) Download an application (click on the link under each individual performance below) for the related Arts Exploration Project

3) Submit your application by the posted deadline to the Education Manger at Omaha Performing Arts: fax to 402.345.0222 or e-mail mmiller@omahaperformingarts.org.

Click the titles below to see more information on the Arts Exploration series and to download applications.

Applications will be reviewed as received and selected classrooms will be notified. Up to 10 classrooms can participate in each project. There is no charge for participation.

If you have questions regarding any Arts Exploration Project, please contact:
Michael Miller
402.661.8442
mmiller@omahaperformingarts.org



  • TALES IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION




  • TALES IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION

    Presented in conjunction with Addy: An American GirlŪ Story, the project invites students to go beyond the story of one American GirlŪ and explore the long and proud tradition of historical fiction for young people. Students will have the opportunity to read more from this particular genre and to write their own piece of short historical fiction.

    Skill Building:
    Sustained Reading, Research Skills, Creative Writing, Applied History, Read-Aloud Skills and Public Speaking

    Below are all of the curriculum materials for the "Tales in Time" project. Click on any page to download. You may use the pages in any combination and make as many copies as you like for your students.

    Page 1 - Sharing Tales in Time
    Page 2 - Researching History
    Page 3 - Discovering Details
    Page 4 - Create a Character
    Page 5 - Character Portrait
    Page 6 - Outline Your Story
    Page 7 - Point of View
    Pages 8 and 9 - Story Sheets

    Our friends at the Omaha Public Library put together these READING LISTS of great historical fiction. 

    You can click on any list to download it and take it to the library to look for a great book.  Happy reading!

    Addy Bibliography
    Diaries and Journals
    Stories about Nebraska
    Stories from Different Eras
    Stories of the Wild West
    Stories about World War II




    ©2008 Omaha Performing Arts Society • Powered by Waitt Interactive
    privacy • disclaimer • webmaster