The Melodrama and the American Slave Experience.

Chilcoat, George W.

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ERIC Number: EJ404438

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Melodrama and the American Slave Experience.

Chilcoat, George W.

Social Studies, v80 n6 p235-39 Nov-Dec 1989

Points out that melodrama can be used as a method for historical research, giving students practice in applying historical methods. Describes an innovative teaching technique in which students learn about slavery by staging a melodrama in the classroom. Gives detailed instructions on designing a melodrama. (GG)

Descriptors: Black History, Class Activities, Dramatic Play, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, Instructional Innovation, Racial Discrimination, Slavery, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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