English I (Pre-AP): Play-writing Preview

Tomorrow you'll be working on your play.

Your play should include:

• 3 characters
  • #1 wants to befriend/have a relationship with #2
  • #3 likes #1 but hates #2
• A prologue (basic plot)
• 1 Act
• 3 Scenes (beginning, middle, end)
  • Setting and introduction of characters at beginning of each scene
  • Everyone goes off stage (“exeunt all”) at end of each scene
• At least 5 stage directions for each scene
• Stage directions should be in square brackets [ ]
• Play is 90% dialogue
• Should last about 5-10 minutes

English I (Pre-AP): "Sorry, Right Number" Test Preview

Tomorrow, 10/31, you will have a test on Stephen King's teleplay "Sorry, Right Number." If you missed Act I (yesterday) or Act II (today) -- or you'd just like to read the play again -- please download a copy (MS Word .doc format).

There may be some slight variations from the text in the textbook, but the gist is the same.

The test will EOC format (open-book, open-dictionary). As a special treat, it will also be open-note. You're welcome.