Do Now: Screenwriting Lesson 1 Review

What three things must a scene heading include?

How are scene headings written?

How are action lines written? (should include three elements)

What is the format for scene headings?

• LOCATION - WHERE - TIME

• TIME - LOCATION - WHERE

• WHERE - TIME- LOCATION

• WHERE - LOCATION - TIME

What is the function of scene headings?

• Tell us what is said
• Give us a quick understanding of setting
• Describe action and characters
• Give direction

True or False When a character is first introduced their name is in all lowercase letters

• True
• False

True or False Action lines include action and description

• True
• False

True or False Screenplays are primarily a visual medium

• True
• False

How many lines must an action line be?

• 2 lines or more
• 5 lines or less
• 4 lines or more
• 4 lines or less

What two things do action lines describe?