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7th grade african history scripts
Anansi and the Sky God's Stories: An African Folktale (Script-Story)
Anansi, the world's original spider man, is one of folklore's greatest tricksters! Originating with the Ashanti people of Ghana, Africa, this story tells of one of Anansi's greatest feats: winning stories from Nyame the Sky God. He does so by defeating four fearsome creatures: Mmboro the hornet swarm, Osebo the leopard, Onini the python, and Mmoatia the fairy. With the help of his cunning wife, Aso, Anansi uses his spider skills to win the Sky God's stories for the humans of earth!This 12-page d
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Also included in: Hero Tales from World Mythology Bundle
Ancient Africa Unit
Unit Includes:
*All Files can be accessed from a Mac or Windows computer*
Lesson 1- Development of African Civilizations
Keynote/PowerPoint- (28 Slides)
Teacher Script for Keynote- (7 Pages)
Student Outline for Keynote
Lesson 2- Kingdoms and States of Africa
Keynote/PowerPoint- (25 Slides)
Teacher Script for Keynote- (8 Pages)
Student Outline for Keynote
Lesson 3- African Society and Culture
Keynote/PowerPoint- (21 Slides)
Teacher Script for Keynote- (9 Pages)
Student Outline for Keynote
Un
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: World History Bundle
The Triangle Trade and The Middle Atlantic Passage
Offer your students a visual introduction to the slave trading that took place for nearly 300 years between Europe, Africa and the Americas. This slide show on “The Triangle Trade and the Middle Passage” has dramatic illustrations and is accompanied by 8 pages of detailed notes with over 90 facts that you can use to narrate the 22-slide presentation. Areas covered by the slide show include:Atlantic trade routesCapturing and selling African slavesConditions and death on slave shipsSlave auctionsW
Grades:
5th - 9th
What did the Ancient Egyptians believe? Class Assembly Script
This comprehensive script delves into the rich tapestry of beliefs held by one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Students will explore the pantheon of gods and goddesses, the significance of the afterlife, and the rituals and symbols that permeated daily Egyptian life.Key features of this resource include:Educational Script: A meticulously crafted script that combines educational content with theatrical storytelling, allowing students to engage with the material in a memorable way.Cha
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3rd - 7th
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Readers Theater Activity in Rhyme | The Kingdoms of Egypt and Kush
This interactive reading activity fully covers your content in rhyme. Students read together in small groups to increase success in fluency, reading achievement, and comprehension when reading about the Kingdoms of Egypt and Kush. KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES in this product are pharaohs, Middle Kingdom, Thebes, Nubia, Syria, Valley of Kings, Hyksos, Prince Ahmose, New Kingdom, Queen Hatshepsut, Arabia, East Africa, Nile River, Phoenicians, Asia, Thutmose III, Mesopotamian, Amenhotep IV, Nefer
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
This reading activity is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students connect with text.A lively discussion can take place next. Topics include the diverse land of Africa, Africa as the birthplace of humanity, and ancient civilizations including Egypt, Kush, Meroe, and Axum. This material is
Grades:
7th - 10th
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West African Kingdoms, Readers Theater | Rhyming
This reader's theater is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students have fun with text.A lively discussion can take place next. Topics include the West African civilizations Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Senegambia and the Akan states, and Benin. This material is adapted from the Prentice Hall textb
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
Mansa Musa Skit
Experience the grandeur and generosity of one of history's most extraordinary journeys in "Mansa Musa's Golden Pilgrimage." This engaging skit brings to life the legendary pilgrimage of Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, to Mecca. Set against a vivid desert backdrop, the script captures the essence of Mansa Musa's journey - a voyage that transcends mere travel and becomes a symbol of cultural exchange, spiritual growth, and unprecedented generosity.
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6th - 9th
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Griots Skit
Dive into the captivating world of West African heritage with "The Griot's Echo: A Symphony of Histories," an immersive skit set in a vibrant 15th-century marketplace. This narrative marvel brings to life the rich oral traditions of a West African kingdom, showcasing the pivotal role of the griot - a revered storyteller and keeper of history. The skit intricately weaves tales of legendary warriors, epic battles, and ancestral wisdom, brought to life through the melodious strings of a kora. Witne
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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West African Culture, Reader's Theater | Rhyming
This reader's theater is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students connect with text.A lively discussion can take place next. Topics include West African village life, religion, art, music, and literature. This material is adapted from the Prentice Hall textbook, “African American History”
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
Reader's Theater GEORGE CRUM - Potato Chip Inventor - BLACK HISTORY
If you are searching for a way to get your students to enjoy reading, become more expressive, read aloud with confidence, become more fluent…then let the magic begin!! I have found using Reader’s Theater with large and small groups really helps my students strengthen their reading and language arts skills! My class CHEERS every time I tell them we are going to do Reader’s Theater!! This technique makes reading come alive for your students and can really develop classroom full of confident reader
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2nd - 8th
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Reader's Theater: The Flying Lion
Reader's Theater: The Flying Lion
This is a highly engaging script retelling a South African folk tale that is perfect for a diverse group of readers. There are parts ranging from DRA 20 to 60. Have your students work on their fluency, expression, and comprehension with this fast paced and animated story!
Included:
Character list with approximate DRA reading levels
1 Master Script
7 Individual Scripts with parts high lighted
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Black History Month: Interviews
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Readers Theater Activity in Rhyme | Life in Ancient Egypt
This interactive reading activity fully covers your content in rhyme. Students read together in small groups to increase success in fluency, reading achievement, and comprehension when reading about the Nile River and life in ancient Egypt. KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES in this product are Nile River, Kemet, cataracts, delta, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, basins, canals, shadoof, Papyrus, hieroglyphics, scribes, Upper and Lower Egypt, King Narmer, dynasty, Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, theocracy
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Play - When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo
“When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo” is based on the 14th century Arab historian Al-Umari’s account of Mansa Musa’s meeting with the sultan of Cairo while visiting during his pilgrimage to Mecca. This play is a fun and engaging way to teach about the Empire of Mali, Mansa Musa, and/or cultural diffusion.Product is a .zip file which contains 4 .pdfs★ Teacher introduction to the play★ The play "When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo"★ 8 questions of increasing Depth of Knowledge levels★ An answer key ========
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Africa Class Play
Africa Class Play
This script covers: North, South, East, West and Central Africa
Cast of 30 - easily adaptable up or down
Narrator
North Africa (1 - 6) – dressed as Ancient Egyptians
South Africa (7-12) – dressed as lemur, zebra, lion, hippo, giraffe and monkey
East Africa (13-18) – dressed in safari gear
West Africa (19-24) – dressed in tribal gear
Central Africa (25-29) – dressed as expeditioners
Duration - 15 minutes without inclusion of music (playlist of 14 wonderful songs - this could do
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Black History Program Script: A Celebration of African-American Hair!
Hair plays such a vital role in the African-American experience and has a rich and vibrant history. This piece, intended for grades 4th - 8th, celebrates hair styles that are popular with students now and studies the history of these styles. It also touches on diversity within the African Amercan experience from skin color to hair textures and encourages students to celebrate their individual uniqueness. A suggested follow-up piece to this script could be the limited series, "Hair Tales" that is
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Ancient Africa, Reader's Theater | Rhyming
This reader's theater is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students connect with text.A lively discussion can take place next.Topics include the diverse land of Africa, Africa as the birthplace of humanity, and ancient civilizations including Egypt, Kush, Meroe, and Axum. This material is ad
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
Reader's Theatre: Boer War
This reader's theatre summarizes the Boer War as told in The History of the World, Volume 4. It engages the student at his/her level. The skit hits the highlights of events that took place during the Boer War: ideas of both the Boers and the British, the discovery of diamonds and Gold in Africa, the creating of new colonies in Africa and the take over of the British. Students connect to the reading and then can move to the text with ease.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Historical Theater: The Great Depression ©
Tired of giving lectures on complex historical topics? Do you have high energy students looking for an outlet? At Mano Koa Enterprises, we have developed an interactive lesson strategy which enables students (especially the high energy ones) to do the teaching for you with Historical Theater: a hands-on bodily kinesthetic activity which expresses complex points of view during an historical time period. Historical Theater activities provides classrooms with an active and engaging way to tackle is
Grades:
6th - 12th
Readers Theater--Mansa Musa, the Richest Man in History
Not finding adequate readers theater options for my secondary students, I decided to write some myself. I use readers theater with my struggling readers to practice fluency.This piece introduces students to the history of Mansa Musa, the richest man in history, and his journey to Mecca.It is a 2 page script written for 4 readers.
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6th - 12th
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Readers Theater--Timbuktu
Not finding adequate readers theater for my secondary students, I decided to write some myself. I use readers theater with my struggling readers to practice fluency.This piece introduces students to the history of Timbuktu, and does so through the music of Nas.It is a 3 page script written for 3 readers.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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