Social studies lessons come alive when students don't just study the past—they become it. This resource provides worksheets to scaffold students to create original monologues based on people, animals, or perspectives from your current curriculum. By combining research with dramatic storytelling, students develop empathy, retain content longer, and gain confidence in public speaking—all while meeting core standards. Let's move beyond posters and robotic recited bullet points. It's time to ACT the facts! If you would like the full lesson plan with aligned standards, rubric, and slide show. It is available in our STORE.