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Drama Common Core RH.6-8.8 resources
Reader's Theater script: The Trolley Car Case
Take your students into the courtroom to witness two civil rights trials. Were African American riders wrongfully arrested for riding a Louisville trolley car? (Great way to celebrate Black History Month while reviewing history and improving oral language skills.)This 6 page script brings life to history while honing reading fluency and comprehension. Students can feel the tension and become emotionally and intellectually involved in these events as the struggle for equality and historical fig
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
Hamilton Musical: Complete Unit
Wow! This unit is a student favorite! This product bundles 7 lessons that can be used as a collection or each lesson can be used in isolation. The complete unit is included in paper hard copy format AND in the form of a powerpoint that can be easily used by your students in google slides. Each lesson includes student based activities that directly align with 8 different songs from the incredibly popular, Hamilton Musical. Student interest is peaked when the power of music is brought into the cl
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5th - 12th
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Readers Theater Presidents Middle School
Presidents Readers Theater for High School and Middle School. Part Three. 8-10 minute play, with presidents FDR, Truman and Eisenhower. Five roles in all, with 10 written questions for the class. Entertaining, back-and-forth and fact-based. Covers key events of each president. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Presidents Readers Theater Bundle for Middle and High School
The Gathering Storm in America Gives Rise to the American Revolution!
The Gathering Storm in America brings history to life with an award-winning (64 minute) audio drama featuring the events that led to American Independence. It tells the remarkable story of an all-but-forgotten forefather whose actions initiated the tumultuous Pre-Revolutionary Period in America. Derived from primary sources, it presents both the British and American points of view on issues that led to the Declaration of Independence and the building of a new nation on democratic principles. T
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5th - 8th
The Dream: Celebrating Black History in a Short Play
This inspiring short play is designed to introduce students to the difference that four African-Americans made in helping our country move in the direction of equality for all citizens. In the story, a student, who was asked to write a paper on one African-American who fought for equal rights, is unsure of where to begin. After falling asleep, the student is greeted by a dream figure and taken to different scenes from the lives of four courageous Americans. Worksheets are included to help acto
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4th - 12th
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO for SHAKESPEARE’S MACBETH: Maps & Photos
PURPOSE: This PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual background information for the play, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare.GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension & aligned to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT:Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warn
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
A Rising Sun - The U. S. Constitution
A Rising Sun traces the evolution of democratic thinking through revolutionary times.As we find ourselves defending our system of democracy at this time in the history of our country, we see that student test scores for understanding the Constitution are low. Nationwide surveys continue to show lack of knowledge about Constitutional laws that secure liberty and freedom for “We the People” in America. This is a major concern. The Constitution serves to deepen students’ understanding of current ev
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6th - 8th
Layered Assignment Contract (for Theatre History Project)
This modifiable "contract" is a way for students to display the level of learning and work they wish to do in order to earn a specific grade. Students become empowered when they know exactly what they must do to earn an A, B, or C.
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7th - 12th
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