A Christmas Carol/Unit overview sheet
Name______________________
Purpose:
1. Learn drama terms and techniques
2. Understand dynamic and static character development
3. Practice oral reading and fluency
Requirements:
1. Participate in oral reading
2. Complete assigned silent reading
3. Know drama terms and match on a quiz
4. Complete paraphrasing assignments
Important Due DatesDrama terms Quiz: December 15
Paraphrase Assessment: December 17
Grade Level Writing Assessment: January 6-8
Drama terms notes. Be familiar with these terms which will be used in discussion and on tests/quizzes:
Cue
Act
Scene
Stage
directions
Scene
descriptions
Scenery
Lighting
Sound
Costumes
Props
Movement
Drama
Comedy
Melodrama
Tragedy
Stuff to Know
I get it! (how to remember this)
A major division of a play; shows a major change in time
or place.
A subdivision of an act in a play; shows a minor change
in time or place.
Notes that convey information to the cast, crew, and
readers about specific action, emotion and/placement
on the stage in relation to an actor’s lines—instructions
as to what an actor does.
A description of the setting of a play, scene, or act—
instructions as to what the set looks like.
Curtains, backdrops, or any structures constructed to
transform an empty stage into a suitable background for
a play. The actual physical objects used to set the
stage.
Illumination of the actors & acting area. This can be an
aid in setting mood and assists greatly in setting a
scene.
Artificially produced sound effects or music as well as
the amplification of voices so that they can be heard.
An outfit, including accessories, worn by an actor in a
production.
Properties or items used by the actors and to decorate
the stage.
The ability to transform ideas into action—physical
interpretations of the ideas.
A story written for the stage; usually a serious or realistic
look at human nature.
A play that presents its theme and characters in a
humorous way. A play designed to help the audience
laugh at human nature or human foibles. Characters
come together at the end of the play.
An exaggerated, fast-moving play in which action is
more important than characterization. Many soap
operas fall into this category.
A play that deals with a serious situation in a serious
way. Typically, the protagonist dies or is defeated at the
end.
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Characterization Notes
Dynamic
A character who changes throughout the story as a
result of the action of the story
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Static
A character who remains the same throughout the
story in spite of any action in the story
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Reading Summary Notes:
List of
Characters:
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Part of the
Key events in this part—in bullets
play
Act One
 Scene 1 _______________________________________________
 Scene 2 _______________________________________________
 Scene 3 _______________________________________________
 Scene 4 _______________________________________________
 Scene 5 _______________________________________________
Act Two
 Scene 1 _______________________________________________
 Scene 2 _______________________________________________
 Scene 3 _______________________________________________
 Scene 4 _______________________________________________
 Scene 5 _______________________________________________
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