1. Creating a Script
3A1 English

2. In this unit we will…
Develop our knowledge of a storyline by examining the key features.
Listen to a short film.
Write down our initial thoughts under specific headings.
Write a short story, based on the sound from the short film, which will include the key features of a storyline.

3. In this unit we will…
Create and develop characters to go with our storyline.
We will be creating a script with dialogue from our short stories that will be handed in as part of our folio.

4. Today’s Learning Intentions
I am learning to….
Develop my knowledge of a good storyline by exploring some basic narrative structure.
Use thoughts and ideas from one text to build a new one.

5. Today’s Success Criteria
I can…
identify 4 key features of a narrative that create a storyline.
create a plot graph and outline plan to help me create my own text with a convincing/engaging storyline

6. What is a script?
……………………………….

7. …and every story has a Narrative.
A script is a story…..
…and every story has a Narrative.

8. 4 Key Features of a Narrative
Beginning
Main Body (which includes a)…..
Climax
Resolution

9. Beginning…
Sets the scene
Introduces the characters

10. Main Body…
Contains a dramatic event or an exciting incident which leads to the….
Climax.

11. Resolution….
Where the incident or drama is resolved.