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in this unit? Step 4 Practise performing the play1. Read the play again and make clear the following elements of the playPlot: Setting: Roles: Language: 2. Work in groups and act out the play. Step 5 Before writing : Activity 4 1. Read the reference: Learning to learn what the summary of a play is. 2. Read the summary of The Blue Bird and answer the questions. ◎ Which paragraph introduces the main characters, setting and start of the play?◎ What is the climax of the play? ◎ What is the theme of the play? Step 6 Writing: Activity 5 1. Work out the structure of a summary of the play on Page 23 in Activity 5. For example: the play Robinson Crusoe written by Daniel DefoeTitle and author of the play? Robinson Crusoe written by Daniel DefoeMain character (s) ? Robinson Crusoe, savages, a young native called Friday, captain of a shipStart of the play? Robinson Crusoe went sailing and his ship went under the sea. climax? Crusoe helped the captain and returned to England. Conclusion ? Look for what’s good for you even in desperate situations and always be optimistic and enthusiastic about life. 2. Choose another play you have read and write a summary of it. Robinson Crusoe is a novel written by the English author Daniel Defoe. ......3. Polish each other’s summary and share your writing with the class. Step 7 Presenting ideas 1. Look at the pictures on Page 24 and talk about what you know about one of the works.