Read-Aloud Plays: Civil War (Grades 4-8)

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Summary: Bring history alive!
Review: I am an 8th grade social studies teacher and have found this a useful classroom tool. The kids have really gotten into performing these plays.

There is a nice range here- from Fort Sumter (which is great because it offers a female perspective) to Reconstuction. The plays offer bits of insight into the human side of the Civil War as well as fun bits of trivia. I needed a way to teach the Emancipation Proclamation and the Frederick Douglass play offered views from both the north and south as well as white and African American. I am also happy to say that generally quiet students participate with the plays. Some parts as quite large others just two lines. This really works well with a mixed class and offers good "sparks" for wrap up discussions.

It was nice to see my students think about these people and events and even relate a little bit!

Rating:
Summary: Bring history alive!
Review: I am an 8th grade social studies teacher and have found this a useful classroom tool. The kids have really gotten into performing these plays.

There is a nice range here- from Fort Sumter (which is great because it offers a female perspective) to Reconstuction. The plays offer bits of insight into the human side of the Civil War as well as fun bits of trivia. I needed a way to teach the Emancipation Proclamation and the Frederick Douglass play offered views from both the north and south as well as white and African American. I am also happy to say that generally quiet students participate with the plays. Some parts as quite large others just two lines. This really works well with a mixed class and offers good "sparks" for wrap up discussions.

It was nice to see my students think about these people and events and even relate a little bit!

Rating:
Summary: Read-Aloud Plays: Civil War
Review: I use this book in both my classroom and at home with my own children (ages 8 and 10). It has been invaluable for sparking their interest in the Civil War, and history in general.

This is a classroom MUST. There is no better way to inspire an interest in history than allowing the children, themselves to participate as the actual historical figures themselves.

I am a sixth grade teacher, and have been recommending this book to my colleagues.