Readers Theater Worksheets

Harriet Tubman | Civil Rights Leader | Readers Theater Script

Name: Harriet Tubman | Civil Rights Leader | Readers Theater Script
Brand: Readers Theater Worksheets
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A no-prep Reader’s Theater script for students that supports fluency practice, small groups, discussion, and content-area review in history and social studies.

Resource Type RT Script

Best For Grades 6 to 8

Subjects History

Classroom Uses Fluency Practice, Small Groups, Performance Reading, Discussion, Review, Content-Area Reading view all

Fluency Practice
Small Groups
Performance Reading
Discussion
Review
Content-Area Reading

Included Reader’s Theater Script, Teacher Guide, Student Worksheet, Answer Key, Quiz, Google Forms Quiz, Discussion Questions, Writing Prompt view all

Reader’s Theater Script
Teacher Guide
Student Worksheet
Answer Key
Quiz
Google Forms Quiz
Discussion Questions
Writing Prompt

Format PDF, DOCX, Google Docs, Google Forms, Printable, Editable view all

PDF
DOCX
Google Docs
Google Forms
Printable
Editable

Prep Level No Prep

Time Required One Class Period

Differentiation Mixed Reading Levels, Vocabulary Support, Small-Group Support view all

Mixed Reading Levels
Vocabulary Support
Small-Group Support

This Harriet Tubman Historical Figure Readers Theater Script engages students in an interactive narrative instead of reading a dry history textbook. Abigail and Benjamin trace Harriet Tubman’s life from her childhood in slavery to her daring role as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad.

Script Summary:

This script It highlights Tubman's repeated journeys into danger, guiding enslaved people to freedom under the cover of night. With allies like William Still and Thomas Garrett, she becomes a key figure in the secret network saving countless lives. The script also includes Frederick Douglass’s 1868 letter, honoring Harriet’s heroism. After slavery ends, Harriet continues fighting for equal rights, helping freed people build new lives and supporting women’s suffrage. Her quiet courage and moral strength stand as a timeless example of how determined individuals can reshape history.

This product includes a zip file consisting of:

1) Readers Theater Script

~12 Characters, 1800 words, PDF & Editable DOCX Formats (7 pages)
Includes factual historical information, primary source quotes, and narrative storytelling
Themes & Discussion Question Prompts

2) Comprehensive Script Worksheet

Includes Answer Key, Google Slides & PDF 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.
Long-Format Writing Questions: Encourage deeper reflection and analysis, including one primary source exploration question.

3) One Primary Source Documents

Frederick Douglass’s letter to Harriet Tubman (1868)
Full Primary Source Text, PDF & DOCX Formats (1 page)

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.

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