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Harriet Tubman | Civil Rights Leader | Readers Theater Script

Harriet Tubman | Civil Rights Leader | Readers Theater Script

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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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