Discover
Discover
Students will explore the local theater community, engage with theater professionals, and identify real-world connections between Roald Dahl's stories and their stage adaptations, setting the foundation for their creative projects.
Days 1 - 5
Examine
Examine
Students will analyze the adaptations of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by examining the original texts and corresponding stage versions, discussing differences and artistic choices with peers, and using insights to identify key elements for their own scene adaptation project.
Days 6 - 10
15 min over capacity (225 min available across 5 days)
Engineer
Engineer
Students will collaboratively design and develop their original scene adaptations for a chosen book, focusing on writing scripts, creating storyboards, and planning stage directions with input from peers and local theater partners.
Days 11 - 15
15 min over capacity (225 min available across 5 days)
Do
Do
Students will collaborate to implement their original scene adaptations from a chosen book, using teacher and peer feedback to refine and practice their performance while critically comparing their work to the adaptations of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
Days 16 - 20
Share
Share
Students will present their adapted scenes and artwork to an authentic audience, such as local librarians and theater camp participants, sharing their insights on the adaptation process and its impact on understanding literature and drama.
Days 21 - 24
Discover
Days 1–5
Day 1
Read the books "Charlie and the Chocolate factory" and "Matilda" (100 min)
Launch
100m
Day 2
Mapping Book Scenes to Stage Concepts
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 3
Use template to write book reports
Deliverable
Day 4
See the stage productions and write a review
Deliverable
Day 5
Watch the movies
Deliverable
Examine
Days 6–10
Day 6
Analyze the differences
Deliverable
Day 7
Foundations of Script Writing for Scenes
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 8
Storyboard Planning and Stage Direction
Project Work
60m
Day 9
Voice, Movement, and Character Decisions
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 10
Prop Design and Rehearsal Draft
Project Work
60m
Engineer
Days 11–15
Day 11
Work on a new scene
Deliverable
Design a costume
Deliverable
Opt. Use Art supplies to design a prop
Deliverable
Day 12
Analyzing How Books Become Stage Adaptations
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
Plan Scenes: Compare Ideas with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 14
Design and Build Prop Concepts
Project Work
60m
Day 15
Draft Original Scene Inspired by Reading
Project Work
60m
Do
Days 16–20
Day 16
Opt. Perform scene
Deliverable
Day 17
Comparative Analysis of Book to Stage
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 18
Draft Adaptation Notes for Scene
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 19
Prop Planning for Plays
Project Work
45m
Day 20
Performance Practice and Feedback
Project Work
45m
Share
Days 21–24
Day 21
Opt. Share projects
Deliverable
Day 22
Analyzing Dahl Stage Adaptations for Theater
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 23
Drafting an Original Scene Inspired by Dahl
Project Work
60m
Day 24
Prop Creation and Rehearsal for Performance
Project Work
60m
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Discover
Read the books "Charlie and the Chocolate factory" and "Matilda" (100 min)
29
Day 2
Mapping Book Scenes to Stage Concepts
30
Day 3
Use template to write book reports
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 4
See the stage productions and write a review
6
Day 5
Watch the movies
7
Day 6
Examine
Analyze the differences
12
Day 7
Foundations of Script Writing for Scenes
13
Day 8
Storyboard Planning and Stage Direction
14
Day 9
Voice, Movement, and Character Decisions
19
Day 10
Prop Design and Rehearsal Draft
20
Day 11
Engineer
Work on a new scene
Design a costume
Opt. Use Art supplies to design a prop
21
Day 12
Analyzing How Books Become Stage Adaptations
26
Day 13
Plan Scenes: Compare Ideas with Peers
27
Day 14
Design and Build Prop Concepts
28
Day 15
Draft Original Scene Inspired by Reading
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 16
Do
Opt. Perform scene
3
Day 17
Comparative Analysis of Book to Stage
4
Day 18
Draft Adaptation Notes for Scene
9
Day 19
Prop Planning for Plays
10
Day 20
Performance Practice and Feedback
11
Day 21
Share
Opt. Share projects
16
Day 22
Analyzing Dahl Stage Adaptations for Theater
17
Day 23
Drafting an Original Scene Inspired by Dahl
18
Day 24
Prop Creation and Rehearsal for Performance