Civil War Unit – Turning the Tide Readers Theater Script (Part 3 of 5)

Why teach Civil War Unit – Turning the Tide Readers Theater Script (Part 3 of 5)?

Civil War Unit – Turning the Tide Readers Theater Script (Part 3 of 5) marches from Gettysburg’s slope to Sherman’s promise of forty acres. Students voice Gettysburg Address ideals and witness fiery Wilderness combat. Primary texts ground themes of liberty, unfinished work, and land reform. Tiered casting unlocks equitable participation and SEL‑rich dialogue. Evidence‑based Reader’s Theater raises oral fluency and critical analysis. Editable Docs let you tailor line length or reading level on the fly. Slides, worksheet, and Forms quiz wrap instruction into one package.

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Scene‑by‑scene summary

• Scenes 1‑12 traverse Gettysburg heroics, Overland brutality, Atlanta’s fall, and Appomattox surrender.

Classroom tips

• Cast roles by reading level using the included breakdown.
• Rehearse scenes in small groups, assessing fluency with the rubric.
• Pause after performance to discuss SEL themes like duty, sacrifice, and healing.

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