320. Sunset

Sunset

319. The Three Branches of Government

318. Toward the Civil War

317. Declaration of Independence

316. All about Ohio

315. AutoDraw - III

314. Fantastic Florida

313. Seals and Bunnies

312. Slavery Play

Setting:

2018 - 1663

South Carolina - Civil War

Characters:

1. Betty Sawyer - Main Character - Age 14

2. Janet Sawyer - Mom -  Age 40+

3. Bill Sawyer - Dad - Age 45+

4. Jane Sawyer - Grandma - Age 80+

5. Sue Jones - Slave girl - Age 14

6. Lou Jones - Slave sister - Age 8
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( 4-6 Scenes)

Scene 1

(Betty wakes up. It’s her birthday)

Betty: (excited, stretches arms) Yay!! Today’s my birthday. I can't wait for the gifts, the birthday cards and the gifts. Wait.. did I already say gifts? Anyway, I CAN'T WAIT!!

(Janet enters)

Janet: Betty, calm down. It’s only your birthday.

Betty: Only my birthday!? It’s the day I was born, and do you know when grandma’s coming over?

Janet: Well..I guess I did know. Anyway, let's get balloons, gifts, cake...

Betty: Sheesh Mom. No need to get all crazy pants over this. It only my birthday.

Janet: (Annoyed) Here we go again…

Bill: Betty, Janet!! Quit the chitter chatter and come downstairs!! Grandma Jane’s here.

Betty: Yay!! I love Grandma Jane. She sometimes has some crazy presents, but that's grandma.

Scene 2

(Betty goes downstairs, gets present from Grandma)

Grandma Jane: Betty!! I have a present for you. It’s in my bag..here let me get it for you.

Betty: Gee, thanks Grandma!! You didn’t have to get me a...book?! Ummm..Grandma?

Grandma Jane: Yes, dear?

Betty: You got me a book for my birthday!

Grandma Jane: I sure did, dear. It’s about the Civil War and Slavery. Don’t you like my gift?

Betty (clenching her teeth): I. Love. It. Its. The. Best. Book. In. The. World?

Grandma Jane: I just knew she’d like it. The nice lady at the store said it was perfect for 14-year-olds. I know it was a bit costly, but anything for my dear.

Janet: Uhh.. Mom? How much was it exactly, because the last time you said a watch was “a bit costly,” it was $90!! And that was on sale.

Grandma Jane: (sheepishly) Well.. it wasn’t exactly cheap, but...here you can see for yourself.

Janet: $140!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! Is this book made of gold?

Betty: Mom!! Grandma! Calm down. It’s my birthday, and let’s be calm.

Janet: She’s right. For now, I’ll try to forget about the cost.

Grandma Jane: Fine.. But you started it!!

Janet: Here we go, again…

Bill: Alright guys!! Calm down. Betty, put the book your grandma gave you, in your room.

Betty: Okay..

Scene 3

(Betty goes to put the book in her bedroom) (To be continued...)

311. In the Bleak Midwinter Song

Music: Ms. Norton

Voice: Harini