The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas

TASK: Monologue (20 marks)

Your task is to write and record a scripted monologue (transcript) from the point of view of ONE (1) minor character from the novel provided on the list below:

• Bruno’s Father

• Bruno’s Mother

• Gretel

• Maria

• Pavel

• Bruno’s Grandmother

• Your monologue must be 500-600 words in length.

• It should address how your character feels and reacts to ONE important event in the novel.

• You should also write about their prior life and context.

• You must embed between ONE (1) and THREE (3) direct quotes from your character in your monologue.

• You will video record yourself reading and presenting your script

• The recording must be between 3:30 and 4:30 minutes.

• Upload your written transcript and your recording to the Yr 8 English Assessment Classroom.

• speak as the character - use first person (use "I" eg. I walked into the kitchen, I felt sad when...)

• use language that is appropriate and believable for your character

• focus on ONE event so you can explore the character's thoughts, feelings & reactions in detail.

• reveal why the event is significant and its impact on yourself and others

• demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the plot and context of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

• use appropriate facial expression, body language and voice (pace/tone) to represent your character

• What is happening in Germany/Europe at the time the novel is set

• The move from their old home to ‘Out-With’

• What might be happening to the Jewish people

• The actions of the soldiers