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:___________________________________________
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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