What is a Drama?
Play; is a narrative written to be performed by actors.
What is a Summary?
A short, but complete paragraph(s) of a story that maintains the original order of events.
What part of speech is the word Ingenious?
Adjective
How many concept vocabulary words do we have?
Six
Who is the main character in Golden Windows?
The Little Boy/ Farm Boy/ The Son
What form are Drama's written in? [Anchor Chart: Structure]
Script Form
Name 2 things to include when writing Summaries.
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Possible Answers:
Things to look for when writing Summaries:
What is the Latin root of Envision and what does it mean?
-Vis - see
A person who refuses to spend money, even to be comfortable, is a __________ .
Miser
What is the setting of this story?
A Farm
Name 3 things to look for when reading Dramas.
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Why does the order of events matter when writing Summaries?
Even though a Summary is shorter, it still retells the story in the ORIGINAL order of events. Changing the order of events would ultimately change the entire story.
What is the definition of Lucid? [Pearson Textbook Definition Only]
clearly understand; having full sense
Define Malcontent [Pearson Textbook Definition only]
A person who is always unhappy.
What does the Little Boy discover once he gets to the top of the hill with the Little Girl?
His house is the "Golden House with Gold & Diamond Windows"
What is the Author's Purpose for writing/creating Dramas?
To tell a story to be performed by actors in front of an audience.
True or False: Summaries include Personal Opinions.
FALSE!!
Fill in the blank with the correct word:
Omniscient
Fill in the Blank:
Michael stayed up all night just to see his Father make it home from the Army; he was _________ to be the first face his Dad saw.
Resolute
True or False: The Little Boy does not kiss the Little Girl.
FALSE!!
What drives the plot in Dramas? [Anchor Chart]
Conflict; One or more conflicts
In 30 seconds to 1 min, give an oral summary of Golden Windows.
*Teacher Discretion*
Which academic vocabulary word is a noun?
Sensation
Using the Concept Vocabulary, which word matches with today's weather?
Morose
Who does the Father give credit to for granting the son his day off?
God