Booker T. Washington | BHM | Readers Theater Script

This Booker T. Washington Historical Figure Readers Theater Script engages students in an interactive narrative instead of reading a dry history textbook. Abigail and Benjamin explore how Booker T. Washington, born into slavery in 1856, overcame tough odds to gain an education

Script Summary:

Booker T. Washington started the Tuskegee Institute, teaching both knowledge and hands-on skills. In 1895, he delivered his famous Atlanta Compromise speech at the Cotton States and International Exposition. Some people cheered his message of cooperation between Black and white citizens, and others criticized it for not demanding full equality fast enough. Despite debates, his emphasis on education, work skills, and compromise influenced generations to come.

This product includes a zip file consisting of:

1) Readers Theater Script

• ~7 Characters, 1900 words in editable DOCX Format (9 pages)
• Includes factual historical information, primary source quotes, and narrative storytelling
• Themes & Discussion Question Prompts

2) Comprehensive Script Worksheet

• Includes Student Copy and Answer Key in PDF & Google Slides Formats (4 Pages | 17 Slides)
• 10 Vocabulary Words: Definitions based on the context of the script to build historical literacy
• 10 Short-Answer Questions: Comprehension and recall questions based solely on the script, ensuring students can analyze the content without requiring additional research.
• 5 Long-Format Writing Questions: Encourage deeper reflection and analysis, using the full text of the included primary source.

3) One Primary Source Document

• Booker T. Washington - Atlanta Compromise Speech (1895)
• Primary Source Text, DOCX Format (3 pages)

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Teaching Tips for Using the Script:

• For digital classrooms, upload the DOCX Script and convert to Google docs
• For More Students: Main character can be read by multiple students.
• For Less Students: Minor characters can be read by just one student.
• This script should take about ~25 minutes and depending on your classroom's level it may be suitable for other grade levels.
• An extra ~25 minutes for prep, discussion, vocabulary or short answer comprehension questions should also be planned.