Reading a Playscript
Grade 5 - Reading - Challenge Me
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The Class Election
CAST OF CHARACTERS: Yuki, a student running for class president. Marcus, Yuki's friend and the other candidate. Ms. Bell, the teacher overseeing the election.
SETTING: The story takes place in the classroom during speeches and later after the votes are counted.
SCENE ONE: The classroom, during the candidates' campaign speeches.
Yuki stands nervously in front of the class, holding a note card.
YUKI: I promise to organize a monthly class movie day if elected.
The class claps, and Marcus steps up next, smiling confidently.
MARCUS: I promise to start a suggestion box for classroom ideas.
Ms. Bell collects the ballots after both speeches finish.
MS. BELL: Thank you both for two thoughtful speeches today.
YUKI: Good luck, Marcus. You gave a really strong speech.
MARCUS: You too, Yuki. Whoever wins, we're still friends.
SCENE TWO: The classroom, the next morning, after votes are counted.
Ms. Bell stands at the front, holding the final results.
MS. BELL: Congratulations, Marcus. You are our new class president.
Marcus turns to Yuki, looking a little unsure how she feels.
MARCUS: Yuki, are you doing okay? I know that was close.
YUKI: I'm disappointed, but I'm proud of both of our ideas.
MARCUS: Would you help me set up that suggestion box?
YUKI: I'd love to. Let's make this year a great one together.
What is this playscript mostly about?
- overcoming stage fright with a friend's support
- helping each other prepare for an emergency
- practicing and testing a project before it is judged
- staying friends even after losing a fair competition
How many characters are in the cast list?
- 3
- 5
- 2
- 4
Which character is described as "a student running for class president"?
- Yuki
- Malik
- Elena
- Nora
Where does Scene One take place?
- the classroom, during the candidates' campaign speeches
- the school gym, during an assembly
- the hallway, right after the speeches end
- the classroom, the next morning, after votes are counted
Where does Scene Two take place?
- the classroom, during the candidates' campaign speeches
- the school gym, during an assembly
- the hallway, right after the speeches end
- the classroom, the next morning, after votes are counted
What does a stage direction show happening in Scene One?
- pours more vinegar into the volcano during the retest
- stands nervously in front of the class, holding a note card
- shuffles a deck of cards nervously, dropping a few on the floor
- searches frantically through her bag, unable to find her rain cover
What problem comes up in this playscript?
- Malik felt too nervous to perform his trick
- Yuki was running for class president against a close friend
- the volcano was not erupting properly
- Elena could not find her tent's rain cover before a storm
How is the problem in this playscript resolved?
- they tested it again and added more vinegar, and it worked
- Grace encouraged him, and he performed the trick successfully
- Mr. Santos brought a tarp, and together they covered the tent in time
- Marcus won, and his friend agreed to help with his plan anyway
Who says, "I'm disappointed, but I'm proud of both of our ideas."?
- Marcus
- Yuki
- Mr. Santos
- Ms. Bell
What does the word "overseeing" mean in this playscript?
- watching over and being in charge of something
- in a worried, nervous way
- in a hurried, worried way
- in a way meant to give someone confidence