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Program #: 126
Program Name: Hank the Cowdog

Contact: Ali Tiegs
Booking #: 342-5600 ext 203
Program Type: Field Trip
Grade Level: 1 - 6
Program Fee: Student Fee - $1 for bus in performances. Teacher Fee - $1 for bus in performances.
Attendance: max=1200
Availability: May 20, 21 & 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. each day
Bilingual: No
Deadline for Booking: Book by May 19
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Artist/Group Name: John Erickson, Author
Other Information: There will be one public performance on Sept. 7 with an option of a barbecue dinner and theatre or just the theatre performance. Tickets will be sold through Panhandle Tickets 378-3096.
Description: Through songs and readings, John Erickson brings to life the characters from his award-winning Hank the Cowdog series of books and audio books. Teachers and librarians who are trying to promote the joy of reading and encourage the reluctant reader have found their students respond well to Mr. Erickson's performances which include readings from the books and performing the songs that are contained throughout the series. Hank the Cowdog is now a national character.
Objectives: Students will have an opportunity to enjoy a 60 minute program of fun and entertainment through songs and readings as John Erickson brings to life the characters from his award-winning Hank the Cowdog series of books and audio books. Children will be able to pre-order the books through their school (partnership with Barnes & Noble Booksellers), and whet their appetites for the joy of reading.
Culture: All
Core Curriculum: Language Arts  
Presentation Format: Theater  Storytelling  
TEKS: TEKS = 2.7a, 2.7b, 2.8c, 2.9d, 3.7a, 3.7b, 3.8b, 3.9d, 4.8a, 4.8b 4.9a, 4.10c, 5.8a, 5.8c, 5.9b, 5.10c, 6.8a, 6.8c, 6.9b, 6.10c
Special Note: Information will be sent to all Region 16 elementary schools prior to the performances. For additional information www.windowonawiderworld.org/educators.htm

Lesson Plans:
"The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting"
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