SUBJECTS: Writing, Religion, Biographies, Skit/Play Writing, Acting, and Costuming
GRADE LEVELS: 3rd-8th

OBJECTIVES:
Students will gain a better knowledge of important people and events in America’s Catholic history.
Students will demonstrate ability to convey material through a skit format.
Students will demonstrate ability to work in cooperative groups.

TIME: Three 45-minute class periods (these should be spread out over 5-10 days to allow for the making of costumes and props at home)

MATERIALS:
Kids Explore America’s Catholic Heritage - pages 7-37
Costumes and props provided by children

ACTIVITIES:
Day 1. Students choose a group to work with. Groups should be approximately 2-4 students. Groups read the chapter; picks the character or event to portray; and writes a short presentation.
Day 2. Practice Day: students bring completed materials from home and practice skit. Another day could be added if skits merited.
Day 3. Class presentations.

EXTENSION: Teacher may choose to invite other classes to the presentations.