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Hispanic Heritage Month 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
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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
California Missions and Native American Indians
The California Mission Era — most textbooks in middle school and junior high devote only a few pages or less to this period in American history, and if you want to give your students more, it can be problematical. If students only learn about the missions and the economic benefit they brought to California, they will not know about the damage done to Native American Indians by European invaders. If students focus only on the hardships suffered by Native Americans, they will not have enough infor
Grades:
4th - 8th
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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Bundle: 100 Spanish speaking activities
This content was designed and created by a DELE Certified Examiner and native Castilian-Spanish teacher and includes the following:25 slides with visuals and key words to encourage speaking100 activities to discussReason and consequenceAgreeing/disagreeingPreferences and conditionalOpinionsAdvantages and disadvantages
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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CESAR CHAVEZ Activity READERS THEATER THEATRE SCRIPT 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
CESAR CHAVEZ Activity READERS THEATER THEATRE SCRIPT 2nd 3rd 4th Grade Hispanic Heritage MonthHere's a fun Readers Theater script for your students to perform and learn more about Cesar Chavez and his accomplishments for migrant farm workers and social justice.Characters include:NarratorCesar ChavezDolores HuertaMariaJuanFarm WorkerHave fun reading and learning more about the contributions of Cesar Chavez!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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2nd - 4th
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Cinco de Mayo & Day of the Dead Readers Theater Scripts 3 Plays About Mexico
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Reader's Theater Scripts Teaching all About Mexico!Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos? Let kids teach kids through reader's theater scripts that teach why we have these holidays.Bring your classroom to life with Reader's Theater - kids practice reading and speaking. It is simply FUN learning.Included 3 Scripts (4 pages each, 6-7 parts in each play):"In "Cinco de Mayo Celebration," students learn from Mari
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2nd - 5th
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Anansi and the Pot of Beans Play Script for Young Actors
Looking for the perfect play for your large cast? "Anansi and the Pot of Beans" tells the tale of Anansi, the trickster spider, and how spiders lost all of their hair! A sweet reader's theatre style production that can be acted out by your young actors or even turned into a puppet show! Opportunities for music to be added to make it a wonderful themed evening of African inspired performances!
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1st - 5th
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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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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Reader's Theater Jose Hernandez: Migrant Farmworker to Astronaut! NEW!!
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 reade
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2nd - 7th
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Hispanic Heritage: U.S. History, Bring Eight Trailblazers to Life!
YOU CAN BRING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH TO LIFE You will teach your students about the struggles these trailblazers endured and how they overcame barriers. Juana Briones, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Pura Belpre, Tito Puente, Barju Benacerraf, Cesar Chavez, Jose Marti, and Roberto Clemente.This resource will enable you to teach your students History in a unique engaging way. You will have active class participation by all your students, even your reluctant students.The scripts are ready for you to pri
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3rd - 12th
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The Civil Rights Monologues, A Civil Rights Play, Middle & H.S.
Drama! Comedy! Tragedy! Great for Black History Month, or any other month! Are you sick of the same tired old Black History Month programs? Here's a modern play for high school that's guaranteed to hold your audience's interest! Appropriate for grades 7-12Highlighting the story of the Civil Rights movement from the perspectives of the people who lived it, The Civil Rights Monologues gives a 360° view of the movement and the marches in Birmingham, Alabama. This edgy play for high school and mi
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8th - 10th, Higher Education
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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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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!
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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
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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
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5th - 8th
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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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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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5th - 8th
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Socratic Lesson about Identity & Society
This socratic dialogue is intended to help students think about the social construction of identity. This lesson would be a good introduction to any work about identity, gender, race, or social justice and equality.
The original intention of this lesson plan was to introduce a major thesis in The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - that he was a “man” even though he was not “white,” and therefore he was fighting to change the “definition” of “man” (rather than arguing that he “counts”
Grades:
8th - 12th
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