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

Timothy Nolan (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Read-Aloud Plays

5 Short Plays for the Classroom With Background Information, Writing Prompts, and Creative Activities
Plays are the perfect way to show the "story of history." The five original plays in this unique collection cover important points during the Civil War such as South's decision to secede, the Battle of Gettysburg, the surrender at Appamattox, and Lincoln's plan for reconstruction. It also makes history real for students by giving them insights into the people who lived through these events such as Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Tim Nolan is a writer/playwright based in New York City. He taught 7th and 8th grade English and American History for 2 years in Westchester County. Prior to Plays About the Presidents, he authored 3 plays for the Scholastic Professional Book Famous Americans. He is a contributing editor for Scholastic Coach magazine, and has written for several other Scholastic publications.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Professional Books (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590028979
• ISBN-13: 978-0590028974
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Performing Arts > Drama & Theater

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring history alive!, October 21, 2002

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Samantha W. Mckevitt "longislandgirl" (Dix Hills, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Read-Aloud Plays: Civil War (Grades 4-8) (Paperback)

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!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read-Aloud Plays: Civil War, October 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Read-Aloud Plays: Civil War (Grades 4-8) (Paperback)

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.