(Complete) History Plays for the Grammar Grades - mb

[m8b1]

History Plays for the Grammar Grades by Mary Ella Lyng.

This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: http://librivox.org/history-plays-for-the-grammar-grades-by-mary-ella-lyng/

A book of 14 short American history plays for young children. From Christopher Columbus to George Washington to Susan B Anthony. (Summary by Maria Therese)

1. Is there a deadline?
   We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1 month of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after one month, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.
   Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the ONE month deadline.
2. How to claim a part, and 'how it all works' here
   
   To find a role to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which role you'd like to read. Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
3. New to recording?
   
   Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28415
   CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_5
   JOHN SMITH AND POCOHANTUS: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_7
   SIR WALTER RALEIGH: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_8
   WILLIAM PENN: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_10
   SIR FRANCIS DRAKE: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_11
   PILGRIMS: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_13
   GEORGE WASHINGTON: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_15
   GEORGE ROGERS CLARK: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_20
   ANDREW JACKSON: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_21
   JOHN C. FREMONT: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_24
   WEBSTER, CLAY AND CALHOUN: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_27
   THE STORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_33
   GRANT AND LEE: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_35
   SOME WOMEN OF HISTORY: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28415/28415-h/28415-h.htm#Page_38
5. Please claim roles (the numbers in the first column below)! Please note: All Librivox recordings are in the public domain. When you submit your recording, you will be placing your recording in the public domain as well.
   
   If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.
   
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   Magic Window:

   
   
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6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430
   
   Set your recording software to:
   Channels: 1 (Mono)
   Bit Rate: 128 kbps
   Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
   
   Submit one file per act.
7. Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
   [Role], read by [your name].
   
   If you are reading stage directions, please include for each file:
   At the beginning: [Title of Play] from History Plays for the Grammar Grades , by Mary Ella Lyng . This is a Librivox recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit Librivox dot org.
   
   At the end: End of [Title of Play]. At the end of the play, add End of History Plays for the Grammar Grades , by Mary Ella Lyng .
   
   Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
8. AFTER recording:
   Save files as 128 kbps MP3 historyplays_[role]_[###].mp3 (all lower-case), where ### is the Section number for the character in the magic window.
   ID3 V2 tags: Not needed for individual parts.
   
   Transfer of files (completed recordings)
   Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file.
   Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
   • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader:
     http://upload.librivox.org
     
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   • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: mb - m8b1
   • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
   • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.

Any questions? Please post below or PM me.

[CaprishaPage]

May I claim Queen Isabella and Pocahontus?

[m8b1]

May I claim Queen Isabella and Pocahontus?

All yours! Thank you!

[Verity91]

Could I take Queen Elizabeth in both SIR WALTER RALEIGH and SIR FRANCIS DRAKE?

[pkrantz]

Hi! I would love to do:

044 - 7-George Washington . . . - Narrator
069 - 9-Andrew Jackson - One of the Girls
107 - 14-Women of History - Narrator

[Britannia]

Hi,

May I claim Mrs Washington (046) in "George Washington and Other Heroes of the Revolution" ?

[m8b1]

Could I take Queen Elizabeth in both SIR WALTER RALEIGH and SIR FRANCIS DRAKE?

Certainly ~ have fun!

[m8b1]

Hi! I would love to do:

044 - 7-George Washington . . . - Narrator
069 - 9-Andrew Jackson - One of the Girls
107 - 14-Women of History - Narrator

All yours ~ thank you!

[m8b1]

Hi,

May I claim Mrs Washington (046) in "George Washington and Other Heroes of the Revolution" ?

She is all yours! Have fun!

[pkrantz]

Hi! I would love to do:

044 - 7-George Washington . . . - Narrator
069 - 9-Andrew Jackson - One of the Girls
107 - 14-Women of History - Narrator

All yours ~ thank you!

Andrew Jackson should be "One of Girls" please! (not narrator)

[Britannia]

Thanks Maria !

I have never done any dramatic reading for Librivox before, so just to make sure I understand how it all works : what I have to do is say "Mrs Washington read by Britannia" and then read my cues, leaving spaces where other people talk ?

[m8b1]

Hi! I would love to do:

044 - 7-George Washington . . . - Narrator
069 - 9-Andrew Jackson - One of the Girls
107 - 14-Women of History - Narrator

All yours ~ thank you!

Andrew Jackson should be "One of Girls" please! (not narrator)

Sorry! Should be fixed now! (I was going by section number )

[pkrantz]

Ohhh! You're so right! I was going by the heading numbers, not even realizing there was a number by the role - Duh! And thanks so much for all!

[m8b1]

Thanks Maria !

I have never done any dramatic reading for Librivox before, so just to make sure I understand how it all works : what I have to do is say "Mrs Washington read by Britannia" and then read my cues, leaving spaces where other people talk ?

Hi Britannia,

Yes, exactly! Just leave a few seconds between the lines for editing purposes!

[VictoriaBMartin]

I'd like to claim Susan Anthony in "Some Women of History" please.
Thank you!