Stage 3 Shared Reading - BFG Script

1. What does Sophie do when she hears the BFG approaching?

• Hides under her bed

• Pushes on the window and knocks over bobbins

• Screams for help

• Runs outside

2. Why does the BFG flick the window forward?

• To scare Sophie

• To catch Sophie in his frying pan

• To break the window

• To close it

3. What does Sophie say that shows her fear of the BFG?

• "Who are you?"

• "Please don’t eat me!"

• "What’s that sound?"

• "Where am I?"

4. What do the script directions mean when they say, “The camera TRACKS Sophie”?

• The camera zooms in on Sophie’s face

• The camera stays still while Sophie moves

• The camera circles around Sophie

• The camera follows Sophie as she moves

5. How does the dialogue “Me, gobbling up human beans? Do you mind?” reveal the BFG’s personality?

• It shows he is kind and playful

• It shows he is serious and strict

• It shows he is scary and mean

• It shows he is angry and impatient

6. What happens when the BFG chops the cucumber?

• Juice splatters everywhere, and the table shakes violently

• Sophie runs away

• The cucumber flies out the window

• The knife breaks

Why does Sophie say she hates the orphanage?

• She misses her parents

• The matron punishes her and locks her in the cellar with rats

• She is not allowed to play with friends

• She doesn’t get enough food

What script direction best shows the BFG’s gentle side?

• The BFG flicks the window forward.

• The BFG picks up the massive chopper.

• The BFG smiles gently, his eyes soft and kind.

• The camera follows Sophie as she slides in the frying pan.

What does the dialogue “There are more of you?” tell us about Sophie’s perspective?

• She is curious about the other giants

• She is ready to meet them

• She is worried about the danger they pose

• She wants to escape

Why are script directions important in this scene?

• They describe what the characters are thinking

• They add humor to the scene

• They explain the dialogue in simpler terms

• They help audiences understand the characters and their emotions.