Performance Formatting Handout NHD 2018: Conflict and Compromise Title: Writing a performance is telling history in a creative way were you become both the character and narrator. As you write, imagine a easel where you’ll step behind to change characters, alternating being the narrator and the person in history. Have fun developing your script and making history come alive. From the NHD Rulebook Time Limit: 10 Minutes No word limit

Scene I: Thesis about your Conflict and Compromise in History story First Character or Narrator introduces the thesis statement. Character In this scene: Props Primary Sources Information Movement or actions character is doing while talking

Scene II: Background and Build Up of your Taking a Conflict and Compromise story. Narration & Dialogue here: Character In this scene: Props Primary Sources Information Movement or actions character is doing while talking

Scene III: The Heart of your Exploration, Conflict and Compromise in History story. Narration & Dialogue here: Character In this scene: Props Primary Sources Information Movement or actions character is doing while talking

Scene IV: Short Term Impact of your Conflict and Compromise in History story Narration & Dialogue here: Character In this scene: Props Primary Sources Information Movement or actions character is doing while talking

Scene V: Long Term Impact of your Conflict and Compromise in History story and Final Scene Narration & Dialogue here *End with powerful words about your character’s legacy in history Character In this scene: Props Primary Sources Information Movement or actions character is doing while talking