Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed Story vs RP

Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed Story vs Radio Play Comparison

Radio Play & Short Story

• Follow the Bittering family's settlement on Mars

• Explain a series of changes occurring to the environment and the people

• What were some of those changes?

Multiple Choice

What was the very FIRST change that Harry noticed?

• yellow eyes

• the cow grew an extra horn

• the peach blossoms

• green roses

Short Story

• Written in 3rd Person Limited POV

• The narrator presents the inner thoughts of ONE character

• The reader relies on the narrator to set the scene and provide background information

Radio Play

• Relies on the words of the text, dialogue, silence, and sound effects, to bring the story to life

• Sounds effects indicate setting and actions (splashing in the canals, rocket engine, wind)

• Voices in a radio play need to be distinct so listeners know which character is speaking (pitch, volume, tone are important)

• Silence can heighten suspense

Poll

In your opinion, which version of Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed was more entertaining?

• Short Story

• Radio Play

The following slides contain statements that are true about the short story and the radio play. Decide if each statement represents the short story, the radio play, or both!

Multiple Choice

Included dialogue from the pilot.

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Multiple Choice

Contained sound effects to enhance understanding.

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Multiple Choice

Followed the story of a family settling on Mars.

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Multiple Choice

Harry's internal thoughts are revealed directly.

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Multiple Choice

Ideas are presented through dialogue and not narration.

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Multiple Choice

The children played a smaller role.

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Multiple Choice

Describe a series of environmental changes occurring

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Multiple Choice

Character's thoughts must be inferred through action and dialogue.

• Short Story

• Radio Play

• Both

Open Ended

The short story and radio play of Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed were presented in different ways. Which version of the story did you enjoy more, the text or the audio? In a paragraph, answer the question and at least 2 give reasons for your response.