Unit 14 Off the Ice

How many characters are in the drama?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Where does SCENCE 1 take place?

• At a hockey game

• In a doctor's office

• At a meeting with Coach Jovicic

• In the living room of the Hiller home

Based on the stage directions (line 17) at the end of scene 2, what conclusion can be made about Martin?​ ​ (a)  

• He is disappointed with the team's performance.
• He is content with his new role on his team.
• He is concerned that he is doing a poor job.
• He is surprised by his dad's reaction.

What evidence supports the answer?

• Line 17 [Martin looks up in the stands to find Dad and smiles. The curtain falls.]

• Line 14 Martin: Let's go, Lightning!

• Line 12 Martin: [sighing] Fine. I'll ask Coach if I can be his assistant.

• Line 4 Martin: Aren't you supposed to make me feel better?

How do authors use structural elements to reveal information about characters, settings, and events in a drama?

Match the following academic vocabulary terms:

• one of the main divisions of a dram

• drama

• character's name followed by a colon

• scence

• to make clear; provide the reason

• act

• takes place in a single setting

• character tag

• a text intended to be performed.

• explain

Match the following academic terms.

• descriptive comments provide information

• stage directions

• the basic form or visual presentation

• structure

• the underlying message or main idea

• theme