If the story script ywe are using has only action, it is not as interesting to the students. A script must contain some element of emotion, pathos, sadness, etc. This brings emotion to the story – something is emotionally wrong and needs to be fixed. That makes a better story.
So we need to ask ourselves what we can do to make the story emotionally interesting. It would involve developing a character emotionally, right? Then the story would not be only about action, but also about the character.
Also the value of simplicity in scripted stories is underrated. When using a script that is not simple, the teacher thinks incorrectly that they have to present the story. The teacher doesn’t have to present the story. It is not about the scripted story, it is about the kids and the kids can’t “get” complex stories.
My view is that the best stories are always the ones with the best developed emotional piece and also are the simplest ones.