Elements of Drama
What are the places called where the play takes place?
Setting
What is the theme?
Title: "The Lost Toy"
Characters:
Scene:
Mia and Jack are in a park, and Mia has lost her favorite toy. Jack helps her search for it.
Mia: Oh no, Jack! I can’t find my toy anywhere! I’ve looked everywhere!
Jack: Don’t worry, Mia. I’ll help you look. We’re friends, and friends always help each other.
Mia: Really? You’d help me?
Jack: Of course! That’s what friends do. We stick together!
(They search and find the toy together.)
Mia: Thank you, Jack! I don’t know what I would do without you!
Jack: That’s what friends are for, Mia! We help each other!
Friendship means helping each other when you're in need.
The problem in a play can also be called _______.
Conflict
What type of figurative language is this?
The rain was so heavy, it was pouring like a waterfall
Simile
The word goose would change to _____ to make it plural.
Geese
Who is the person who tells the story?
Narrator
What is the theme?
Title: "The Big Game"
Characters:
Scene: Alex, Jordan, and Sam are on a soccer team. The game is tied, and they need to work together to win.
Alex: It’s almost time for the last goal, but we need to work together if we want to win!
Jordan: But I’m faster, I can run and get it to the goal quicker!
Sam: We need to pass the ball and work as a team, or we won’t win.
Alex: Right! Let’s pass the ball and make sure everyone gets a turn!
(They pass the ball to each other and score the winning goal.)
Jordan: We did it! We won because we worked together!
Sam: Teamwork is the key to success!
Teamwork: Working together as a team helps everyone succeed.
The solution in the play, can also be called the ______.
Resolution
What type of figurative language is this?
Her smile was a bright sunshine on a cloudy day
Metaphor
The word puppies would change to ______ to make it plural.
Puppies
The part of the script that tells the characters how to act. HINT: in (parenthesis)
Stage directions
What is the theme?
Title: "The Missing Cookies"
Characters:
Scene: Emily comes back to the kitchen and sees that some cookies are missing. Liam is sitting nearby.
Emily: Hmm, some of Mom’s cookies are gone. Liam, did you eat them?
Liam: Um... no, I didn’t eat them!
Emily: I can tell you’re not telling the truth. I saw cookie crumbs on your shirt.
Liam: Oh... I’m sorry, Emily. I did eat them. I should have asked first.
Emily: It's okay, but next time, just ask. Being honest is important.
Liam: You're right. I’ll be honest next time!
Honesty: Being honest is always the right choice.
The people/animals in the play are called the _______.
Cast of characters
What type of figurative language is this?
I was dying of laughter!
Hyperbole
Where would you add quotation marks?
Jessy went to the store and told her mom, I want that toy for Christmas!
Jessy went to the store and told her mom, "I want that toy for Christmas!"
The part of the script that tells the characters what to SAY.
Dialogue
What is the theme?
Title: "The Last Piece"
Characters:
Scene: Lucy and Ben are at a picnic, and they both want the last piece of cake.
Lucy: Mmm, this cake is so good! I wish there was more!
Ben: Yeah, I want the last piece!
Lucy: Well, we can’t both have it. What should we do?
Ben: How about we share it? You can have one bite, then I’ll have the next.
Lucy: That’s a good idea, Ben! Sharing makes things better!
(They share the cake together.)
Ben: I’m glad we shared. It was more fun that way!
Lucy: Me too! Sharing is always a good choice.
Sharing makes everyone happy.
What is the problem?
A group of friends are planning a surprise birthday party. They want to make it the best birthday ever. They all have great ideas on how to make it amazing but no one can decide on one idea. They are all arguing and not able to settle on one idea.
The problem is that the friends can not agree on what they should do for the birthday party.
What type of figurative language is this?
Animals speaking in a play.
Personification
Where would you add quotation marks?
I love the book called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone it’s my favorite!
"I love the book called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," she said. "It’s my favorite!"
When the setting changes, there is a new _______.
Like chapters for a play. ______
Scenes and acts
Title: "The New Kid"
Characters:
Scene: Sarah sees Tom sitting alone at lunch. He’s new to the school.
Sarah: Hi, Tom! You look like you’re new here. Do you want to sit with me?
Tom: Oh, I’m new, and I don’t really know anyone yet.
Sarah: Well, now you do! We can sit together and be friends!
Tom: Thank you, Sarah! That’s really kind of you!
Sarah: Of course! It’s important to be kind to others, especially when they’re new.
Tom: I’m glad you talked to me. It makes me feel welcome!
Kindness: Being kind to others helps them feel included and happy.
What could be the solution?
A group of friends are planning a surprise birthday party. They want to make it the best birthday ever. They all have great ideas on how to make it amazing but no one can decide on one idea. They are all arguing and not able to settle on one idea.
The students can all put their ideas together to make a birthday party with all their ideas.
What type of figurative language is this?
Crash, bang, boom...
Onomatopoeia
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