The Drama Zone
What is the setting of Show and Spell?
Sunny’s bedroom.
What motivates Sunny to keep practicing her spelling?
She wants to do her very best in the spelling bee.
What’s the name of the video-sharing app with short dances and challenges?
TikTok
What are stage directions used for in a play?
To tell actors what to do or how to move/speak
What is Ms. Collins' son's name?
Dallas Joesph Collins
What causes the main conflict between Sunny and Greg?
between Sunny and Greg?Sunny’s loud cheer-style studying annoys Greg.
What lesson can readers learn from Sunny and Greg’s relationship?
People handle challenges in different ways, and it’s important to respect that.
What’s the name of the wizard school in the Harry Potter series?
Hogwarts
How do stage directions help readers understand Sunny’s personality?
They show her constant movement and excitement
What’s one rule of teamwork?
Listen, share, and support your group
What do the pom-poms symbolize in the play?
Sunny’s dedication and the source of conflict between her and Greg.
Use text evidence: What line shows Greg’s frustration?
“Sunny, stop cheering your words!” or “See how annoying this is?”
Which superhero can lift Thor’s hammer besides Thor?
Captain America
Why is dialogue important in a play?
It reveals character traits and moves the plot forward
What’s the name of the test everyone in Texas loves to talk about (and teachers love to plan for)?
STAAR 😅
What does Sunny’s dialogue reveal about her personality?
She’s enthusiastic, determined, and can’t help but express herself through cheering.
How does Mr. Sandstone help solve the problem?
He tries to compromise by taking Greg out so Sunny can practice in peace.
What singer released the album 1989?
Taylor Swift
How does the author show that Mr. Sandstone is patient?
Through his calm dialogue and compromise with both kids
What’s a “plot twist”?
A surprise event that changes the story
Why does the play only have one scene?
The setting doesn’t change; the entire conflict happens in one place (Sunny’s room).
Write a one-sentence SCR answer: What does the play show about determination?
Example: The play shows that determination means working hard even when others don’t understand you, like when Sunny keeps cheering her words even though Greg complains.
What popular game involves building with blocks and surviving monsters at night?
Minecraft
What effect does keeping the play short and in one scene have?
It focuses attention on the main conflict and relationships rather than action
What do you call it when an author hints at what will happen next?
Foreshadowing