Script Writing

Whats the definition of script?

• a play

• The written text of a movie, play or broadcast

• the art or craft of writing a script

• stage directions

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

drama-an instruction in the text of a play

• true

• false

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

stage directions are....

• an instruction in a text of a play

• the words the characters say

• art or craft of writing script

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CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Who is a script written for?

• The characters in the play
• The actors within the play.
• The audience.
• The playwright.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

Where are the names of the characters written in script?

• In the right hand margin
• In the center(centre)
• In the left hand margin
• All of the above?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.5

What comprises the 3- act structure?

• Start, flashback, end
• Beginning, middle, end
• Setting, conflict, resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why is realistic dialogue not necessarily a good dialogue?

• Dialogue should be focused on moving the story forward and developing characters.
• Realistic dialogue are often dull and lifeless
• Realistic dialogues would only extend screen time.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What are dead weights in screen writing?

• Sidetracks, repetitions, unnecessary details
• Loose ends of the story
• Open ended story

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CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Why is there a need to cut away dead weight?

• It weighs down the theme of the story.
• Sidetracks and repetitions are unnecessary.
• It adds to the screening time.

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CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Information that tells characters how to move or acts.

• Character direction
• Dialog

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3