Cambridge Primary English · 0058 · First language
The festival stage
The team turns a story into a short play. They have to make the words work for both actors and the audience.
English · Stage 4 · 4 lessons · About 2 guided lesson hours · 54 practice questions
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Unit 09
The festival stage
The team turns a story into a short play. They have to make the words work for both actors and the audience.
Write and perform a playscript together.
Lesson 1 · 30 minutes
Read a playscript for performance
Recognise speaker labels, stage directions and scene information.
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Lesson 2 · 30 minutes
Turn a story into a short script
Adapt a narrative into clear dialogue and achievable stage directions.
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Lesson 3 · 30 minutes
Use voice and gesture in a role
Perform a role using voice, gesture and attentive responses.
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Lesson 4 · 30 minutes
Rehearse, present and reflect together
Plan a group presentation, use feedback and reflect on the result.
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Read, write and discuss
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