The Craft of the Playwright · Speaking & Listening

Adapting Narrative to Drama

Transforming a short story or novel excerpt into a functional script for performance.

Key Questions

  1. 1What challenges arise when turning internal thoughts into external actions?
  2. 2How do we decide which parts of a story are essential for a stage adaptation?
  3. 3How does changing the medium change the way the audience connects with the story?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - WritingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 6th Class
Unit: The Craft of the Playwright
Period: Speaking & Listening

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