1. Drama Unit

2. Drama Elements Setting The time, place, and duration of the play
Protagonist
The main character, the good guy
Antagonist
The opposing character, the bad guy

3. Drama Elements Dialogue
The conversations between two or more of the characters
Plot
The events that occur in the play to develop the conflict
Theme
The author’s message or the lesson learned (hint: look to the main character to see what he/she learned)

4. Drama Elements
Mood
The feeling that the reader gets from reading the play
Foreshadowing
Hints about what will occur in the future

5. Drama Elements
Label and Know Plot Diagram Parts

6. After reading a play: Write notes for each of the drama elements
Identify the protagonist and antagonist
Be sure to complete a plot diagram for each play – know which events are important to developing the central conflict/problem
Identify the theme of each play

7. Drama Plays we may read:
Back There
Heat Lightning
The Manhunter
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Personal Foul
The Sea Cook
The Hitch Hiker
Mr. Hare Takes Mr. Leopard for a Ride