Play Writing Guided Lecture

Notes

Unfamiliar Key Terms: List any key terms that you may be unfamiliar with from Slide 6 in the
PowerPoint Presentation. As we proceed through the lecture, clarify what those words
mean.

Key Term: Definition:

Characters: List three important things to consider when creating characters of a

play.
1.
2.
3.
What is one common mistake people make when working with characters?
Fill in the chart from Slide 10:

Who is your favorite

character in one of
Shakespeare's plays?

What makes them so

special?

What are their wants

and desires?

Label the chart with the key components of a play’s plot from Slides 12/13:
What are the four categories of conflict?
1.
2.
3.
4.

What is one important thing to ask yourself when writing dialogue?

Complete the dialogue activity from Slide 18:

Michael opens the front door....

Rebecca: Michael, it is 3:00 AM, where have you been?

Michael:

Rebecca:

Michael:

Rebecca:

Michael:

Rebecca:
Brainstorm for writing activity:
Characters:
Main Character # 1:

Main Character # 2:

Setting/Scene:
Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Conflict/Plot
Main Conflict:

Denouement/Resolution: