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1 Where does Henry go? What does he want?
2 What do the clerks show Henry at first? Why?
3 What makes the people in the store change their attitudes towards Henry?

4 Why would the owner be willing to wait for a long time to get paid?
5 Is it right to judge people by their clothes? Why or why not?

2 Study the language features.

1 Underline the sentences that show how people’s attitudes change towards Henry.
2 Read the scene again and find an example for each of the following elements. Then
discuss with your partner how to write each element.

character names lines of dialogue

narration scene

stage directions title of play

3 Use what you have learnt to write a new scene for the play where Henry will
try to use the bank note.

1 Work in groups. Brainstorm a place that Henry will go to, and what difficulties he might face.
2 In your group:

A Make a list of the characters.
B Make an outline of the events in the scene.
C Decide how the characters’ feelings change during the scene.
D Think of an exciting ending.
E Write the dialogue.
F Write the stage directions which tell the actors what to do or how to say something.

3 In your group, use this checklist to help you revise the draft.

Are all the elements of a play included and in good order?
Do the characters use suitable language?

Are the stage directions clear and useful?
Is the plot clear and exciting enough?
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?

4 Perform your scene before the class.

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