Drama Lesson

Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?

• To illustrate how the setting influences the characters.

• To describe what time of the day James arrived at Swift's home

• The foreshadow how the conflict will be resolved

• To provide information about the setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

The playwright uses the sound of pounding throughout the play mainly to---

• illustrate to the audience about the thickness of the door

• give the dean a reason to answer the door

• help the audience understand Jame's Attitude

• indicate how Annie knocks on the door

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Jame's Response in Scene 4 are important because they show --

• that he has a hostile encounter with Dean

• that he feels bad about how he treated Annie

• how he reads to accepting a delivery

• how he handles being taught a lesson

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

In Scene 3, the dialogue between Annie and James reveals that Annie--

• does not appreciate Jame's actions

• enjoys talking to James

• refuses to clean the quail

• is outspoken around Dean Swift

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

Read line 4 from the drama. Based on these lines, what can the reader conclude about Mr. Rodriguez?

• His tests are too easy.

• He wants to motivate his students.

• He plays favorites in the classroom.

• He has lost patience with his students.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Read Charlie's statement from line 18 of the drama. There's so much to remember—the right to a speedy trial, the right to an impartial jury, the right to face your accuser.... What does the word impartial mean in this sentence?

• Free from bias

• Victorious in actions

• Mindful of procedures

• Capable of working together

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read lines 40 and 41 from the drama.

(CHARLIE and JEREMIAH quickly turn over their tests. CHARLIE has a slight frown on his face, JEREMIAH a look of disbelief. He turns to CHARLIE.)

In this excerpt, the word disbelief means—

• approval

• pride

• relief

• surprise

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the events in the drama, the reader can infer that—

• Charlie will offer to tutor other students from the class.

• Mr. Rodriguez will better prepare his students for tests.

• Ricky will ask Jeremiah for help with future assignments.

• Jeremiah will continue to do well in class if he studies hard.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?

• To illustrate how the setting influences the characters.

• To describe what time of the day James arrived at Swift's home

• The foreshadow how the conflict will be resolved

• To provide information about the setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

The playwright uses the sound of pounding throughout the play mainly to---

• illustrate to the audience about the thickness of the door

• give the dean a reason to answer the door

• help the audience understand Jame's Attitude

• indicate how Annie knocks on the door

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10