ACTIVITY Date: March 8, 2023_

Accomplish this activity on your notebooks.

TASK 1. TUNING IN
a. Listen to the radio play as you read the text excerpt.
Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDmNc8j9gA
https://www.warrencountyschools.org/userfiles/2605/Classes/12182/Sorry%20Wrong%20Num
ber%20Text.pdf
Book: Pages 240-249
b. Notice the delivery of lines, the tone of the voice of the characters, and the sound effects used.

TASK 2. DELVING DEEPER

A. Tracking events
Arrange the events according to the occurrence in the play. Enter your answer in the box,
then explain the acceptability of your arrangement.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

a. She accidentally overheard a conversation between two men planning a murder.

b. Desperate to prevent the crime, she began a series of calls–to the operator, to the
police, and others.
c. Mrs. Stevenson is an invalid confined to her bed and her only life-line was the
telephone.
d. One night, while she was waiting for her husband to return home, she picked up the
phone and called his office.
e. Her conversation with Sgt. Duffy made her realize the description of the crime scene
and victim.

B. Gathering Leads to Suspense

Based on the script, enumerate the parts in the play that help build tension, including the
pace.

C. Releasing Features
Focus on the features of a one-act radio play–delivery of the lines, the tone of the voice of
the characters, and the sound effects used. Explain their importance to the play.

TASK 3. FIRMING UP
Answer the following questions:
a. Which parts of the story can you find heightened tension and suspense? What is its effect
on you?
b. Was Mrs. Stevenson able to connect to get help? How?
c. Would you be willing enough to face danger just to help somebody in trouble? Explain your
answer.