Writing a script Film and TV

In Pairs- make notes and shareWhat makes a good story?

• Recap what you think makes a good story

• Think about other stories you know in film, games or books.

• What do all great stories have?

Learning Aims:be able to come up with ideas for a full story idea in your groups using a beginning, middle and end.

be able to write a page of script for your final group film.

use the correct script format.

Use adjectives and action verbs in your ScriptEnglish Target

MUST

SHOULD

COULD

Good stories have….• Interesting & believable characters • A good concept (the idea)• Drama! • Action! • A beginning, middle & end• Exciting plot points

Film narratives are like a good burger

They’re split into 3 different parts.We call each of these parts “acts”

Film narratives are like a good burger

They’re split into 3 different parts

The first 3rd of the film is the setup:

Its where we meet the characters and find out what the basic story is about….

The Beginning

Film narratives are like a good burger They’re split into 3 different parts

The second 3rd of the film is the conflict:

Its where the main character has to fight against increasing odds to get what they want.

This third is usually told in two parts- A twist (character weakness)- A big conflict or event

Middle

Film narratives are like a good burger

They’re split into 3 different parts

The final 3rd of the film is the resolution:

Its where the story wraps up, and our characters get to the end of their journey

The End

In your Filming groupsGenerate ideas for your storyUse the worksheet to help you.

Your groups are:

• Curtis, Kiya, Rahul, Alex

• George, Jason, Awandiswe, Ross

• Nick, Josh, Rio, Shane

What do you need to include in a script?

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKBloLOSFnE&list=PLku-YXIZuPRZTPwhntnn8QSRf87L7LZbk

In your groups add labels to the script and make notes about how it shows:

• The setting• Camera angles• Editing techniques• Dialogue (speech)

TASK: Use the Moodle lesson 7 (in Film and TV section) to help you write your script

• Use your plan to write your script page.

• Use the moodle PowerPoint to help you format your script properly.

Learning Aims:be able to come up with ideas for a full story idea in your groups using a beginning, middle and end.

be able to write a page of script for your final group film.

use the correct script format.

Use adjectives and action verbs in your ScriptEnglish Target

MUST

SHOULD

COULD