1. Choose a story or section of a book that is between 3-5 minutes long and photocopy it.
2. Decide what characters and narrators are needed and assign a marker color to each. 3. Highlight all dialogue with the appropriate marker. 4. The text that is left is narration. Assign narration creatively by determining which character it pertains to and splitting it between the character and the character’s narrator. 5. Add creative touches wherever possible. 6. You are now ready to assign parts and rehearse. Review "student objectives" with the students. Make sure they take the work seriously and adhere to the objectives. HINT: For examples of adapted scripts go to
