Recognizing the Differences Between Stories and Plays: Lesson
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Do you know the difference between
a
story and a play?
 

Let's compare a story to a play. 

 

A story ... They both  ... A play  ...
  • Tells or writes about an event
  • Usually a story deals with a few characters
  • A single event and setting
  • Tell a story
  • Have a plot
  • Have characters
  • Follow a sequence of events
  • Tells a story through action and speaking
  • Usually acted out on stage
  • Often has many characters
  • May have more than one event going on

Have you ever been in a play?
Need some ideas?

Click on the titles below!

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Chicken Little