I'm So Hungry and other plays Level 23-24

I'm So Hungry and Other Plays is a lively collection of four short plays featuring a diverse mix of genres, from mystery to fantasy and gross-out humour. With titles like The Bus Kids, Fishy, The Magic Wand, and I'm So Hungry, this book offers readers an engaging introduction to dramatic texts. Each play includes a list of characters, clear scene descriptions, and italicised stage directions that guide performance. Designed to support expressive reading and group collaboration, this resource provides excellent opportunities for drama-based learning. Students will enjoy the opportunity to interpret characters, rehearse scenes, and explore the unique conventions of scriptwriting.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces students to the structure and language of play scripts.
• Encourages expressive oral reading and performance skills.
• Supports comparison of narrative and dramatic forms.
• Enhances understanding of character, setting, and plot in a dramatic context.

Classroom Ideas:

• Assign roles and perform one of the plays in small groups.
• Convert one play into a narrative and compare it with the original.
• Write stage directions for a new scene in one of the plays.
• Create costumes or props to enhance a performance.

Information:

• Reading Level: 23-24 (Silver)
• Suitable for ages: 8-10 years
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 148mm
• Text features: play script format, stage directions, multiple genres