Stories on Stage

Essential Question: Why might some stories be better told as plays?

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that give them information about the features of drama.

A genre focus on drama provides students with opportunities to identify elements of drama and literary elements in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter fables and video to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn more about the value of drama and the key differences between stories and plays.