Steps to Follow When Writing a Play

Bell Work/Do Now

Please copy the following seven steps into your notebooks. 
REMINDER: Notebooks are graded!

Steps to Follow When Writing a Play

Step 1: Begin with an idea. 

Step 2: Develop the story before turning it into a play. 

Step 3: Create interesting characters. 

Step 4: Create the world carefully. 

Step 5: Write believable dialogue. 

Step 6: Write a lot of action. 

Step 7: Keep it simple. 

Whole Group Time

1. Hand in signed progress reports and/or any missing work. 

2. Discuss and go over The Steps to Follow When Writing a Play. 

3. Go over deadlines/questions.

4. Arts standards

Arts Standards

Standard 1: Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts

Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts (in this case, theater) and participate in various roles in the arts. 

Standard 2: Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources

Students will be knowledgeable about and make use of the materials and resources available for participating in the arts in various roles. 

Work Time

1. Continue working on play synopsis/summary. 

2. Build character list/conflict. 

Closure 

1. Write your due date in your agenda:

Synopsis is due Wednesday, October 1st!

2. Clean up your space, log off your computers and push in your chairs. 

Homework

Work on your synopsis if you are behind schedule. 

Have a great day!