Mont Sainte-Anne - A Word on Québec - Sharing the Experience of Drama

Sep 29, 2026

Mont Sainte-Anne presents a Québec-based setting and a drama-centered approach for ESL/EAP adult learners at the intermediate level. It frames Québec City’s history, culture, and winter spirit as the story backdrop, then introduces a learning rationale for using drama to inspire and empower students. The text explains how a safe, open environment reduces fear of speaking, supports confidence in natural language communication, and encourages student investment through scripting, collaboration, problem solving, and structured dialogue.

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CategoryLiterature

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Pages66

Reading Time1 h 42 min

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A Word on Québec

Sharing the Experience of Drama

A Word to the Teacher

MONT SAINTE-ANNE by M.Muller&L.DiTrolio Mont Sainte-Anne by M.Muller &L.DiTrolio COPYRIGHT ◎2019 by M.Muller &L.DiTrolio.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Published byNelson Education Ltd. Printed and bound in Canada123421201918 For more information contactNelson Education Ltd.,1120 Birchmount Road,Toronto,Ontario,M1K 5G4.Or you can visitour Internet site at nelson.com NELSON No part of this work coveredby the copyright herein maybe reproduced,transcribed,or used in any form or by anymeans—graphic,electronic,or mechanical,includingphotocopying,recording,taping,Web distribution,or informationstorage and retrieval systems—without the written permissionof the publisher. For permission to use materialfrom this text or product,submitall requests online atcengage.com/permissions.Further questions aboutpermissions can be emailed topermissionrequest@cengage.com Every effort has been made totrace ownership of all copyrightedmaterial and to secure permissionfrom copyright holders.In theevent of any question arising asto the use of any materialwe wilbe pleased to make the necessarycorrections in future printings. This textbook is a Nelson custompublication.Because yourinstructor has chosen to produce acustom publication,you pay onlyfor material that you will use inyour course. ISBN-13:978-0-17-684874-3 ISBN-10:0-17-684874-6 Consists of Original Works: Mont Sainte-Anne M.Muller &L.DITrolio Cover Credit: dennizn/Shutterstock Contents A Word on Québec…………………………………………… ………………………………………1 Sharing the Experience of Drama…………… Bringing the Play Alive …………………………………… ……………………………………5 ………………………………………7 Mont Sainte-Anne………………………………………………… Cast of Characters and Setting……………………………………………………9 Scene One………………………………………………… …………………………………………13 ……………………………………………………19 Scene Two………………………………………… Scene Three………………………………… ………………………………………………25 Scene Four…………………………………… ………………………………………………31 …………………………………………35 Calling all Actors: Stage Lingo…………… Congratulations! You Got the Part!…… …………………………………………………37 ……………………………………………39 Developing Your Character……… ……………………………………………43 Memorizing Your Lines………………… Setting the Scene……………………………… ………………………………………………45 Thinking Beyond the Script…………………… …………………………………………………47 Further Reading………………………………………………………………………………………………51 About the Authors…………………………………………… …………………………………………53 # A Word on Québec Forests surrounded by snow-covered mountains,the Saint Lawrence River,and centuries-old buildings connected by cobblestone streets are thesetting for Mont Sainte-Anne.It was in Québec City and its surroundinglands where early settlers from France and England and the First Peopleslived,battled,and forged their place to create the country that we now callCanada.The cities and towns of Québec are steeped in history,and theprovince maintains a rich cultural identity,celebrating the French heritageand language.It is the land of maple syrup,beavers,canoes,the outdoors,folklore,and cheese!This part of Canada also embodies the spirit ofwinter.In the city,the Winter Carnival celebrates winter traditions such asdog sledding,and over the years snowshoeing,ice hockey,and skiing havebeen an integral part of life for those who live in Québec. Mont Sainte-Anne is the story of three friends who meet in QuébecCity excited to explore.They settle on a fun-filled weekend of downhillskiing in the Laurentian Mountains,where they fall in love with the sceneryand more! # Sharing the Experience of DramaA Word to the Teacher As teachers,we are constantly seeking out ways to inspire andempower our students.Learning through drama offers everyone inthe classroom a creative language learning opportunity,and manymore opportunities -some unexpected!It is a wonderful way tofacilitate a student-centred learning approach,and the results arerewarding. To set the stage for our students to learn,teachers need notbe drama experts.The key elements to a successful experiencebegin with a

FAQs

What setting does Mont Sainte-Anne use for its story?

It is set in Québec City and surrounding lands, featuring snow-covered mountains, the Saint Lawrence River, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old buildings.

Why does the book use drama in ESL/EAP classrooms?

Drama provides a creative language learning opportunity, increases confidence in speaking, and motivates students to invest in accurate expression of thoughts and proper pronunciation.

What role does a script play in reducing learning challenges?

A script reduces students’ fear of making grammar mistakes in social situations and allows teachers to act as facilitators while students take ownership of their learning.

Sep 29, 2026

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