Story Elements – Theater

Directions: After reading the story, complete the story elements below. Then, choose the actors for the parts of the main characters and the narrator.

Narrator:______________________________

Main Character 1:______________________ Character traits:_____________________

Portrayed by:_____________________

Main Character 2:______________________ Character traits:_____________________

Portrayed by:_____________________

Main Character 3:______________________ Character traits:_____________________

Portrayed by:_____________________

Setting:_______________________________________________________________

Events that lead up to the problem:___________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Problem:_______________________________________________________________

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Events that lead to the solution:_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Solution:______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Ending of the story:______________________________________________________

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Scoring Guide for Interpreting Story Elements Through Theater

Did the narrator explain the story elements in a clear and understandable voice?

5 4 3 2 1

Were the story elements presented complete and accurate?

5 4 3 2 1

Was the role of the first main character portrayed accurately?

5 4 3 2 1

Was the role of the second main character portrayed accurately?

5 4 3 2 1

Was the role of the third main character portrayed accurately?

5 4 3 2 1

Was the problem of the story accurately performed?

5 4 3 2 1

Was the solution to the problem accurately performed?

5 4 3 2 1

Grading Scale:

35 - 34 = A

33 – 31 = B

30 – 28 = C

27 – 25 = D

24 and below = F