Appropriate for grades 5 -8. The Last True Story of Titanic by Jim Clary. You may know Jim Clay for his painting and sketches of Great Lake ships. The American History plays are perfect for middle school students, and can be used as part of a unit. I'd recommend this to use for both in-classroom plays and those for the entire school to view.
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