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Prompt
Wax museum speech
K–8 · History and social studies · Present or perform
What students see
You are your historical figure. In ninety seconds, tell us who you are, when and where you lived, and the one thing you did that people should remember. Stay in character from the first word.
Why it works
Speaking in character makes students choose what matters about a person's life instead of listing facts. The ninety-second limit forces that choice.
How to run it
- Add it to your Space. The Topic comes with this prompt and these settings, and you can edit both.
- Share the Topic link with your students.
- Approve posts as they come in. Until then only the person who posted and Space admins can see them.
Make it yours
Try scientists, authors, or artists in place of historical figures. Younger students can use note cards and one costume piece.