Teacher's Guide
Everything you need for The Fifth Sun in your classroom
📋 Preparation
- 1. Assign Roles: Visit the Cast Page and print the Role Assignment Sheet.
- 2. Gather Props: Simple props—rope for bell, cloth for tilma, cardboard shields.
- 3. Set Up Space: Clear a performance area with distinct zones for split-stage scenes.
- 4. Tech Check: Test that images load. Consider projecting scene images during performances.
📚 Scene Order (Chronological)
- Scene 1: The Paralyzing Prophecy (1519) - Spanish Conquest
- Scene 2: The Fifth Sun (1531) - Guadalupe Apparition
- Scene 3: The Colonial Crucible (1521-1810) - Colonial Era
- Scene 4: The Cry for Freedom (1810-1821) - Independence
- Scene 5: The Blood of Revolution (1910-1920) - Mexican Revolution
- Scene 6: The Storm of Swords (1926-1929) - Cristero War
- Scene 7: The Portable Homeland (1940s-Present) - Bracero Program
- Scene 8: The Living Heritage (Present Day) - Modern Identity
💡 Discussion Questions
Scene 1: The Paralyzing Prophecy
How can fear be a greater enemy than any army?
Scene 2: The Fifth Sun
Why did the image of Guadalupe spread so quickly?
Scene 3: The Colonial Crucible
How does a caste system affect society?
Scene 4: The Cry for Freedom
Why did Hidalgo use the Virgin of Guadalupe as a symbol?
Scene 5: The Blood of Revolution
What was the price of "progress" under Porfirio Díaz?
Scene 6: The Storm of Swords
When should people resist unjust laws?
Scene 7: The Portable Homeland
What do immigrants carry with them when they move?
Scene 8: The Living Heritage
What traditions does your family keep?