Alternatively, have pairs of students read it aloud with each other on a phone call. Remote learning tip: If students are learning from home, have them video chat to read the play in small groups, doubling up on some of the small roles if necessary. Show or assign the video “In the Time of the Newsies: 1890-1915.” (It's available in your Resources tab.)Īssign parts and read the play aloud as a class or in groups.Protest signs show that many kids who worked wanted to be treated better and wanted to go to school.) What do they tell you about life in the city back then, especially for kids? (It looks like city life was harsh and difficult back then. The photos were taken in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Now look at the images and captions throughout the play.The “newsies” were probably kids who sold newspapers a long time ago.) The style of clothes and the fact that the photo is black-and-white show that it is from an earlier time period. What do you see? Who do you think the “newsies” from the title of this play are? (The image shows a group of kids holding stacks of newspapers. Have them look at the pictures throughout the play. Invite students to browse through the article in print or online.Then tell the class that a long time ago, some kids had to work instead of going to school.
Call on a few students to explain what they wrote. Ask students: At what age do you think it’s OK for young people to start working at a job? Whether you are in class or teaching virtually, students can write down what they think and hold up their answers.
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