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High school Black History Month writing-essays scripts under $5
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader's theater script
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader’s theater is a 2 page script for 8 readers that explains the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s arrest and subsequent letter, summarizes the content of the letter and provides a peek at subsequent landmark events that came as a result of the civil rights movement.Also included: a rubric, reader's theater version of MLK's I Have a Dream speech, and some Black History visual writing prompts/bulletin board items to promote critical thinking.Check out
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
Claudette Colvin Twice Toward Justice Readers Theater Play Script
A true and compelling story from the Montgomery Bus Boycott! Who can forget Claudette Colvin? Well, history did for nearly fifty years. Claudette was just fifteen when she was dragged off a Montgomery city bus for refusing to surrender her seat. Unlike Rosa Parks a year later, Claudette was convicted and then ostracized by her peers, by Civil Rights leaders, and by history. Her story has resurfaced thanks to Philip Hoose’s book, Twice Toward Justice. Use this script independently or paired it wi
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5th - 9th
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Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts(Play)
Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions. The movie Hidden Figures highlights the role of NASA's "computers" such as Katherine Johnson and their contributions. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts, there are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section,a Teacher page with extensions/links and key. A great STEM biography!Additional Resources on this Topic
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Trailblazers in Science(SIX STEM Biographical Plays)BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series.I also have these resources you may find of interest:1. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began wi
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
Tuskegee Airmen: A Reader's Theater Script(A Visit with...)
Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest.Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key.Other resource you may find of interest:1. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Rosa Parks.Rosa, called the "Mother of th
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
Paragraph Templates for an Argumentative Research Paper on a Controversial Issue
Directions: I designed these templates for an argumentative research paper on a controversial issue. Students choose a controversial issue in America and find reputable research to support their stance on it. The research paper consists of three main points: background (or history) of the controversial issue, argument, and counterargument, which the student addresses and refutes. I designed the below templates to provide scaffolding for lower-level students. While the templates for the argument
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9th - 12th
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Write a Play: Generating Action, Climax, Conclusion - Be a Playwright - PART 4
Creating a play in class can be great fun! With just a bit of understanding about basic components, students can get those creative juices flowing! This workshop includes generating an exciting action, climax, and conclusion as you write a play. Students need lots of practice to write an awesome play, so be sure to add one to your writing component at least once a year.
This 28-page workshop includes:
Play, "Temper, Temper"
Play Prompts
Dialogue
Characters
Conflict
Building Characters
Buildi
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Grades:
7th - 10th
The 11:59: A Reader's Theater Script (Black History, Oral History, Folklore)
This is a reader's theater adaptation of the short story The 11:59 by Patricia McKissack. The story centers around Lester Simmons, a Pullman car porter (and part of the first black union, The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters), as he passes on the legend of the 11:59 with the younger porters. This story will engage students, develop fluency skills, and invite deep discussions regarding events, beliefs, and character actions.
This reader's theater script contains 10 reading parts.
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5th - 12th
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Thurgood Marshall, a Thoroughly Good Lawyer - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It ties in Social Studies with Language Arts. It is about Thurgood Marshall. Brad has made a report about Thurgood Marshall for the class for Career Day. Pete and Cindy have never heard of him and wonder why Brad would choose a lawyer to talk about. When Brad tells them that Thurgood Marshall changed America they want to know how a lawyer could do that. Kate and Brad tell them all about Thurgood’s journey as a lawyer and how he fought against
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Jackie Robinson and the Bus - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It is based on an incident that happened 11 years prior to Rosa Parks. Mr. Robinson was asked to move from his seat on a desegregated army bus and, when he refused, it led to a court marshal. Jackie Robinson was given an honorable discharge just a few months later. I use reader's theater as a way to encourage my reluctant readers to raise their fluency. It motivate everyone! My name is Melanie Whitesides and I wrote this reader's theater for B
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Scripts: Phillis Wheatley reader's theater & lesson plan
This five scene reader’s theater presents the life and poetry of Phillis Wheatley. A lesson plan containing assessments, using the Jigsaw method, review game and connotation exercises is included. A writing assignment to create a 6th scene can be used to extend the lesson. This can also be used as a classroom activity or presented for Black History Month, Women’s History Month or a poet’s night.Part of the American Literature Bundle 100+ pages.Check out other American Lit. productsMark Twain r
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: American Literature
Marian Anderson: A Reader's Theater Script
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marian Anderson, one of the most important singers of the 20th century. Anderson also played an important role in overcoming prejudice toward African American artists. In 1955, she was the first African American to sing at the New York Metropolitan Opera. She participated in the famous March on Washington, in 1963, and was also a “goodwill ambassadress for the United Nations, performing all over the world . Great for Black History Month
Grades:
5th - 9th
Lonnie Johnson: Inventor of the Super Soaker
This is a short, 10-minute play that tells the story of Lonnie G. Johnson, an African American inventor whose most famous invention, The Super Soaker, has been an international best-selling toy for decades. The play shows how a young Lonnie Johnson use smarts and bravery to become one of the most successful inventors of our time.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Martin Luther King, Jr - Reader's Theater Script
This reader's theater pays tribute to the iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. The actors deliver lines highlighting Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, including his famous speeches, his commitment to nonviolent resistance, his fight for civil rights, and the impact he had on society.Clipart used featuring Martin Luther King Jr. is from TpT seller Illumismart (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Illumismart )
Grades:
6th - 9th
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We Organized Reader's Theater Script
A powerful, poetic narrative of how slaves came together to find their freedom. Students will not only grow their fluent reading skills, but will also be exposed to slavery from a new and unique viewpoint. Fantastic script for classes studying slavery, Civil War, civil rights, or Black History.
This script has 5 narrator parts.
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4th - 12th
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Important Quotes
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes, important quotes about themes and characters. Can be used for essay writing or for making posters with important quotes.
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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Theatre Terminology for Writing About Plays PDF (UK, AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH)
Concise list of theatre terminologyExcellent to use when studying plays in Literature, English or DramaSimple table when looking and styles of theatreCommonwealth/UK EnglishEasy to print double-sided or upload to Google ClassroomImprove Analytical Essays!Perfect for the English teacher who hasn't studied Drama!Full list of dramatic techniques and definitions to use when studying a play.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bob Beamon - One Giant Leap for Man (Small Group Reader's Theater)
This reader's theater was written for four students. It ties in Social Studies with Language Arts. It is about a former Olympian, Bob Beamon, who set the world's record in the long jump in 1968. In the script, Student #1 is practicing their lines for a report on a biography about Robert ‘Bob’ Beamon when the other students hear them. At first, they are confused and think that the student is going to talk about the first landing on the moon. Student #1 and #4 explain who Bob Beamon was and is and
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Celebrating Black History Exhibit
Students will interview successful, local Black Americans in order to write a brief biography about them and their accomplishments. Additionally, students will photograph the interviewee and create a “Celebration Exhibit” which includes the biographies and photographs of these Black Americans to celebrate Black History month.
Suggested Activity:
1) Invite successful, local Black Americans from your community to come to your school to be interviewed and photographed by your students. Usually c
Grades:
4th - 12th
Worksheet How to Make Arguments in Debate
This worksheet has basic debate argument structure and teaches how to level arguments for the individual, city, state, country, and internationally. This worksheet also provides a checklist for political, social, economic, morality, and culturally arguments
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Important Quotes
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes, important quotes about themes and characters. Can be used for essay writing or for making posters with important quotes.
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett Important Quotes
The Help by Kathryn Stockett important quote document for essay writing, creative writing, theme study and character study.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Argument Essay Planning
This is a boxes and bullets lesson on planning for the Researched Based Argument Essay. This helps students find reasons that go along with their thesis statements.
They can use this Boxes and Bullets to further plan their body paragraphs out as well.
Grades:
5th - 10th
Realidades 2/Autentico 2/ Respond to a letter
This is a great Pre-AP reading and writing activity. Students are instructed to read a letter and respond to the letter. They must answer the questions in the letter and also ask three of their own questions.
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9th - 12th
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