Riverside Academy – Episode 3: “Bonita & The History Project”

Great! Here's Episode 3 of Riverside Academy, fully written with clean structure, fun dialogue, full History lesson details (like you're being taught), and the introduction of the new student Bonita. Let's go! 🎬

🎬 Riverside Academy – Episode 3: “Bonita & The History Project”

📍Scene: Morning at the school gate

🚗 Osun steps out of the car, adjusts his backpack, and strolls in.

🧍‍♂️Benjamin sees him first.

Benjamin:

"Osun my boy! How’s life?"

Osun (smiling):

"Life good, bro!"

🧍‍♂️David runs up, joining them.

David:

"What’s up, guys?"

Osun:

"Hawfa na!"

David:

"I dey good."

🚪Mr. Moses walks past with his files.

Osun, Benjamin, and David (together):

"Good morning, Mr. Moses!"

Mr. Moses:

"Thank you, boys. Keep it up."

🚶‍♀️Grace enters and heads to her seat.

Grace (sweetly):

"Good morning, Mr. Moses."

Mr. Moses:

"Good morning, Grace."

She drops her bag and turns to Osun.

Grace:

"Osun, please give me your Civic note. I need to copy what you guys wrote on Monday."

Osun:

"Guy chill…"

Grace (insistent):

"Osun, give me brooo 😩."

Osun (laughs):

"Okay, okay." (He hands her the notebook.)

🚶‍♂️Chima and Chidinma walk in together.

Chima & Chidinma (together):

"Good morning, Mr. Moses."

Mr. Moses:

"How are you two?"

Chima & Chidinma:

"We’re fine, sir."

Osun:

"Chima na, hawfa?"

Chima:

"I dey, my guy."

Grace:

"Hi Chidinma!"

Chidinma:

"Hi Grace, how are you?"

Grace:

"I’m fine 😌."

🚶‍♀️Ayomide enters, cheerful as usual.

Ayomide:

"Good morning, Mr. Moses!"

Mr. Moses:

"How are you, Ayomide?"

Ayomide:

"Fine, sir."

(She sits down beside Chidinma quietly.)

🚶‍♂️Great walks in.

Benjamin (shouts):

"Late comer ooo! 🚨"

Osun:

"Come sweep my compound 😆"

David:

"Late goat!"

Chima:

"Hopeless!"

Grace (rolling eyes):

"Shut up na 🙄"

Chidinma (annoyed):

"You guys are annoying."

Ayomide wants to say “Grace I right, shut up”—but holds it in and just sighs. 😤

Great (trying to act smart):

"This is how to respect—Good morning, Mr. Moses."

Mr. Moses (smiling):

"I’m good. So, we’re all in school?"

Osun & Grace (together):

"Yes, sir!"

📍Scene: Classroom – New Student Enters

Mr. Moses returns after a few minutes, bringing in a girl with neat braids and a backpack.

Mr. Moses:

"Class, meet your new classmate—Bonita."

Osun:

"Okay sir ooo."

Great (standing up quickly):

"Welcome to Year 7! Let me help you carry your bag."

Benjamin:

"Dey play 😂."

David:

"Good guy behavior activated."

Chima (whispers to David):

"Act cool, stay cool oo, brother 😎."

Grace (whispering to Ayomide):

"Bonita is fat oo… she dey wear bra… but she fine sha 😏."

Grace (louder):

"Bonita, sit next to me!"

Bonita (smiling):

"I’m Bonita. I’m 11 years old. Hope you like me 😊."

She sits next to Grace.

📚 Next Period – History Class

🚪Mr. Jay walks in, a tall man with glasses and an old-school briefcase.

Mr. Jay:

"Good morning, students. I am Mr. Jay, your History teacher. Let’s begin."

🏛️ History Lesson – Introduction to History

Mr. Jay (writing on board):

Topic: Introduction to History

Definition:

History is the study of past events, especially in human affairs.

✍️ Forms of History:

Political History – Deals with rulers, governments, wars, and political events.

Social History – Focuses on everyday life, culture, food, clothing, and traditions.

Economic History – Talks about trade, money, farming, industry, and business.

Religious History – Covers religions, beliefs, and spiritual practices.

Science & Tech History – How inventions and discoveries shaped the world.

💬 Class Discussion:

Mr. Jay:

"Who can give me one reason why we study history?"

Benjamin:

"To understand how the past affects the present."

Mr. Jay:

"Excellent! 🎯"

Chidinma:

"To avoid repeating mistakes of the past."

Mr. Jay:

"Wonderful!"

🧾 Assignment / Project:

📌 Project Topic:

"Research on World War I"

📎 Instructions:

Use the internet, textbooks, or ask adults.

Write everything you learn about World War I on a cardboard sheet.

Include causes, countries involved, dates, and effects.

Add drawings or maps if you want.

🗓️ Due: Next Week Monday

📍Class Ends

Mr. Jay:

"Submit your cardboard projects next week. And remember—History is not just about dead people. It's about you. It’s your story too."

Osun (whispers):

"This teacher wise o 😅"

David:

"I like history now. No cap."

Grace (to Bonita):

"Wait till you see Civic class 🤣."

👊 End of Episode 3

Would you like Episode 4 to be about their first Drama class, or do you want the focus to shift to the project preparations?

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