DRAMA

What did you like about “Encounter”? What did you dislike about it? Did you identify with the main character? Give a response to the story by telling what you think and why.

• 1 Plan Your Oral Response Follow these steps:

  • • Read the story several times. Get to know it well.

  • • Think about your reaction to the story. How did it make you feel? What did you learn from it? What do you think it means?

  • • Look at the different parts of the story—the plot, the characters, the setting, and the theme. Decide what part you like most.

  • • Write down some notes about your response to the story.

• 2 Practice Your Oral Response Practice in front of another person who knows the story.

  • • Give a short summary of the main events and details in the story.

  • • Tell what you learned from the story and what you think it means.

  • • Include a few examples from the story to support your ideas.

  • • Tell what you liked or disliked about the story and why.

    “Encounter” is a story of the first meeting between Native Americans and Spanish explorers. It is told from the point of view of a young boy.

  • • Ask your listener what you could do to make your response better.

• 3 Present Your Oral Response Follow these steps to keep your oral response focused and clear:

  • • Let your feelings about the story show in your words, tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures.

  • • Make eye contact with your audience. Don’t stare down at your notes.

  • • Speak clearly and loudly, so your audience can understand everything you say.