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Activity 1!

Congratulations! The mystery story you created is very intriguing! This time, your task
is to adapt the mystery story into an exciting drama. You need to transform the story

script into a drama script, considering the dialogue, scenes, and stage directions.

Guidelines:
1. Reread the script of the mystery adventure story you have created.
2. Convert the narrative in the story into dialogues between characters in the drama.
Consider how these characters interact with each other.
3. Arrange the important scenes in the mystery story. Select the most engaging and
impactful scenes to be portrayed in the drama.
4. Give titles to each scene and think about how the transitions between scenes will be
done in the drama.

5. Pay attention to the stage settings required. How will the space, objects, or
backgrounds be presented in the drama? Consider creative ways to create a
mysterious atmosphere on stage.
6. Provide stage directions in the drama script to guide the actors and stage crew on
what needs to be done.
7. Use engaging, dynamic dialogues that are appropriate for each character. Ensure
that each character has dialogues that match their personality and role in the story.
8. Don't forget to add actions, facial expressions, and stage movements that
correspond to the dialogues to enhance the visual dimension of the drama.

Assessment Criteria:
Consistency and coherence between the story script and the resulting drama script.
Quality of dialogue that is engaging and suitable for each character.
Smooth transitions between scenes in the drama.
Clarity of stage directions and effective use of stage settings.
Ability to create a mysterious atmosphere in the drama.

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