1. TV/Film Writing
Spring Semester
Week 5

2. Monday Bell Ringer & Agenda:
Who is your favorite character from the read through? Why?
Bell Ringer
Review
Watch show

3. As We Watch:
All you need on your desk is a pencil, highlighter, worksheets and script.
You will complete two activities while we watch.
Pay attention to the types of characters, conflicts, plot lines, and archetypes.
You will follow along during your chunk of the script.
Note any changes from the script to the screen. (There aren’t many)
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
Let’s go over that!

4. Tuesday Bell Ringer & Agenda:
Get out character chart, worksheet from show, script, pen/pencil, highlighter.
Bell Ringer
Criminal Minds show
Prepare for tomorrow

5. As We RE-Watch:
Make sure you have completed what was asked as you watched yesterday. (finish chart, answer plot worksheet questions)
Today, you will answer the following question:
In two FULL paragraphs:
Which two characters push the plot forward the most? Why?
Which two characters hurt the plot? Why?
Due at end of class. (yes, you can work while you watch)
Attach your character chart and plot worksheet to your written response!

6. Tomorrow: Mr. Meyers will be in to watch us:
Please be on your best behavior!
Please sit in your assigned seats!
Please raise your hand for questions/comments.
Have fun with the activity, but be respectful.
Bring your materials: example of script, folder/binder, pencil/pen
Remember the following from last quarter:
Format for a script?
Scene Snap shot
Slug Lines
Setting
Actor Directions
Lastly, you will need to be ready to begin script writing by Feb 21st.
You will have some time this Friday and next Friday to read in class, BUT you must have your book or you will be required to do a different activity.

7. Wednesday Bell Ringer & Agenda:
Where can you find inspiration for script writing?
Jot down ideas on the board.
Each person should jot down at least one idea!
Take Expo back to desk
Bell Ringer
Fruit Game
Compelling Story
Inspiration can come from anywhere! Even something as simple as a fruit!
Today, we are going to write a script about a character you have never met! We will look at how to develop a character and the four stages of a play (beginning, middle, climax and end (Resolution)
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

8. Fruit Game:
In my bag are fruits. As I walk around pick one out and place it on your desk.
Do not eat it!
Instead, examine it.
On your desk (with EXPO markers), write down what you examine about your fruit.
Write small and don’t erase it. You will use it for inspiration later!
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

9. Next: Answer the following questions on your worksheet:
How did it get the markings it has?
Is it damaged, or in good shape?
Why is it the size it is?
How old is it?
Is it rich, or poor?
Is it male, or female?
What kind of house does it live in?
What kind of job does it have?
What does it do for fun?
What kind of personality does it have?
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

10. Step 1: Finding Inspiration
Fill out the character profile about your fruit.
Volunteers to share?
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

11. Step 2: Turning Inspiration into a Compelling Story
Write a short story about your fruit character, who may have transformed into a human or may still be a fruit – either way is fine. The story should include the following elements:
The character wants something
The character tries to get it
The character runs into a problem/obstacle (conflict)
The character succeeds or fails to get what (s) he wants.
The character changes because of the effort.
minutes (no sharing at this moment)
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

12. Step 3: Developing the Compelling Story into a Play
Climax
Middle
End
Beginning
5 minutes
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

13. Before turning it into a script:
Review of terms:
Format for a script?
Scene Snap shot
Slug Lines
Setting
Actor Directions
Formatting: Courier New, 12 point Left: 1.5 inches. Right: 1.0 inches. Top: 1.0 inches. Bottom: 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Names centered. Slug lines before characters. Actor directions in parenthesis

14. Step 4: Turning the Play Into A Script
Now take that story and format it into a script. Tomorrow we will go to library to type up your script. Remember to use correct formatting and refer to your rubric for more help!
Include:
Character names and dialogue
Narration/ Scene Snap shot
Slug Lines
Setting
Actor Directions
Rest of bell
Need help? Raise your hand, and I will come to you!
Be prepared to edit/revise your script tomorrow at the end of the bell!
Formatting: Courier New, 12 point 1 inch margins. Names centered. Slug lines italicized. Actor directions in parenthesis
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

15. Exit Slip:
On a scale of 1 – 5 (1 being “I am still lost” and 5 being “I can teach it”, how good do you feel about the learning target? Can you use the 4 stages when writing a screen play?
For kudo points, what are the four MAIN stages of a screen play?
Post It, Name, Board
Make sure you SHUT DOWN computer and put back correctly!
LT: I can explore character qualities and participate in and learn about a four stage process of writing a play.

16. Thursday Bell Ringer & Agenda:
Get out your worksheet from yesterday
Bell Ringer
Finish typing script
Peer review
Finalize script
script

17. When We Go To The Library:
Type up your script about your fruit story.
Make sure you have the correct formatting
Courier New, 12 point 1 inch margins. Names centered. Slug lines italicized. Actor directions in parenthesis
Needs to be at least a page.
But also needs to be a complete story (will most likely be 2 or 3 pages)
Include:
Character names and dialogue
Narration/ Scene Snap shot
Slug Lines
Setting
Actor Directions

18. Friday Bell Ringer & Agenda:
Finish typing script
Peer review
Finalize script
script

19. When We Go To The Library:
Type up your script about your fruit story.
Make sure you have the correct formatting
Courier New, 12 point 1 inch margins. Names centered. Slug lines italicized. Actor directions in parenthesis
Needs to be at least a page.
But also needs to be a complete story (will most likely be 2 or 3 pages)
Include:
Character names and dialogue
Narration/ Scene Snap shot
Slug Lines
Setting
Actor Directions