Lesson Plan in English 9

Full Teaching

I. Objectives

Within the 60-minute session, the Grade students are expected to do the following with at
least 75% level of proficiency:

a. Understand the use and purpose of scriptwriting

b. identity the different types of scripts and its elements and
c. showcase the value of scriptwriting through creating a script based on the basic format
of and structure of scriptwriting.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Script writing

Subtopics: Types and elements of a Script
Basic format of Scriptwriting

References:
 San José State University Writing Center www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter
 Blog-jotterpod-app.cdm.amproject.org
 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgqp9qt/revision/3

Materials:
 PowerPoint Presentation
 Visual Aids
 Handouts

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity

A. PREPARATION

“Good afternoon grade 9’’

Student’s stands up to greet the

“thank you, now before you take your seats, in teachers.
the counts of five I want everyone to make sure
that your surroundings are clean, meaning there
should not be any wrappers, pieces of paper or
any form of litter in your area. In 5,4,3,2, and 1 Students checks and cleans their
okay now please arrange your chairs properly
and you may take your seats.”
surroundings

The teacher then instructs the class beadle to

check the attendance.
Students proceeds to follow the
B. MOTIVATION - 4 pics one word teacher’s instructions.

“Now are you familiar Brain teasers?”

“okay, for those of you that do not know, brain Answer may vary
teasers are basically words or images that
symbolizes a specific term or phrase. I will you
an example”

Teacher proceeds in giving the example to the

students.

Students raises their hands to volunteer

“can anyone guess what this image means?”
Possible answer

“is it one stand ma,am?”

“okay, that is a good guess, but try again,”
Possible answer

“very good it means I understand, because the “I understand ma’am!”

letter I is under the word stand. Therefore, it
symbolizes the phrase I understand. Very good.
Now I think that you are ready for your
activity.”

The teacher proceeds in giving the activity

C. ANALYSIS
Possible response
“did you enjoy our short activity class?”
“yes ma’am”

“that is good to hear, now what have you

observe with the words in our activity?” Answer may vary

“okay, now someone mention that it relates to

scripts and scriptwriting. Now let see, how do
those words relate with scripts”

Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity

A. ABSTRACTION
“Now, for today’s lesson we will discuss more
about what we need to know about scripts and
scriptwriting.”

“Now, as I recall I have given you some

handouts based on the definition of script
writing, types of scripts as well as its elements.
Now can anyone tell me what is a script?” Student raises their hand.

Possible response
“yes,”
“A script is the written content for a
visual story. It contains information for
both performers and crew and usually
focuses on the dialogue of characters.”

“alright, scripts are written content for a visual

story. This means that is usually performed.
Now the purpose of a script is to assist actors on
portraying specific characters. Now let us
proceed”

The teacher proceeds with the discussion

“Now can anybody please read what do we Students raises their hands.
mean by script writing?”
Possible response

“scriptwriting is the process of

developing a written guide for a variety
of media ”
“okay! Scriptwriting is the process of developing
a script, now when we say process this means
that it involves certain format and procedure that
needs to be followed. later on, we will know
about formats and structures but first let us
discuss first the different types of scripts”

The teacher proceeds with the discussion

Types of Scripts
1. Original script
Created from an individual’s own
idea
Requires no relation to an
intellectual property.

2. Adapted script
re-imagines an existing story or
narrative.
It involves re-creating a story in your
own personal style.
3. Screen play
a script meant exclusively for a
visual medium.
focuses on visual elements and often
includes instructions about what the
audience sees, such as character
actions, locations and camera angles.
Screenplays often use a traditional
story structure.
4. Storyboard
a type of script that uses both writing
and images to convey the story
5. Spec script
short for speculative script, focuses
on an existing property that you
don't have official rights to.
Script writers use spec scripts to
demonstrate their writing ability or
try to get hired for particular
properties.
6. Standalone script
a script for a franchise that contains
the same characters, world and tone
of an existing property.
more common in episodic media,
such as TV shows.
7. Pitch script
Pitch scripts are different from spec
scripts because they usually involve
properties you're already involved
with or have the rights to.
8. Shooting script.
a collection of directions that helps a
film or television program
understand which scenes to shoot
and in what order.
 Shooting scripts don't contain any
dialogue. Instead, they provide
instructions for a production team to
follow.
“now let us proceed with the elements of a
script, can anybody please read what are they” Student raises their hands.

“yes”
Possible answer.

“the elements of a script are the title

page, the scene, the character list, the
dialogue, the stage directions and the
“very good,” scene transition”
Proceeds in discussing elements of a script

Elements of a Script

1.Title page – includes title, author and date of

submission
2.Character list – includes names of characters
and description.
3.Scene – A section that is defined by a change
of location or time of a particular scene.
4.Dialogue - the lines or conversation between
the characters.
5.Stage directions – instruction of how the play
should be performed.
6.Scene transition – indicates a change in
location or time

“These elements class are crucial when it comes

to scriptwriting, because it will also be the basis
for the format of the script”

Teacher proceeds in discussing the format of a

script

Basic format for scriptwriting

Title page

 Includes the Author’s name or the

playwright and the Title of the play. Title
should be in ALL CAPS form.
  Must be written 4’ inches from the left
edge of the page

Character roster “dramatis personae”

 follows after the title page of a play
 includes the names of the characters and
a short description.
 Includes important details such as the
setting and the time period in which the
play takes place.

“after the title page and the character list what

do you think should go next?”

Possible response
“okay! Very good the scenes, now what do you
think is involve in writing the scenes?” “the scene ma’am”

“in writing the scenes class we are already Answers may vary
involving here the stage directions, the
transitions as well as the dialogues of the
characters. So, let us discuss it further”

The teacher continues the lesson

Designations
 Includes the act number and the scene
number.

” Do you know the difference between an act

number and a scene number class?”

The teacher discusses the difference of the two

“did you understand class?” Possible response

“no ma’am”
“now can anyone please read setting
description”

Possible response

“yes ma’am”

Possible response

Settings descriptions
The teacher discuss about the setting description  Should appear underneath the
designations
 SETTING – describes the set
 AT RISE (transition) – is what
appears when after the
transition. (e.g after the lights
turns on or the curtain rises)

Character names and Dialogues

 Character names should be in ALL

CAPS, four inches from the left of the
page, and should be accompanied with
stage directions and dialogue

Dialogue
 It is the only element which will run the
whole length of the page.
Stage directions
  These are the prompts that describe the
actors’ actions on the character they
portray.
 Indented 2.5 inches from the left margin
of the script.

B. GENERALIZATION

“do you have any questions class?”

“okay, now let’s see if you paid attention during

the lesson.”

“who can tell me what is script writing?” Possible response

“no teacher

Possible response
“alright! Now when it comes to writing the page
title of a script what should be included?”
“Scriptwriting is the process of
developing a written script or
screenplay for a specific media
performance”
“very good! In terms of writing the designations
of a scene what should be included?”
Possible response

“the title and the playwright”

“great! Now give me at least three types of
scripts and their description ?”
Possible response

“the act number and the scene number”

“Very good class and remember when writing
the title page, the scenes and the characters’
names in their dialogue it should be four inches
from the left of the page.am I understood?”
Answer may vary
“okay, Good. I think you are now ready for your
last activity” Possible response

“yes teacher!”

Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity

C. APPLICATION – writing workshop

“for your last activity, the class will be divided

into four groups. Now each group will have to
work on a different act number in Romeo and
Juliet which I will be providing to you. Your
task class is to create a draft script for the each Students raises their hands
assigned act. Do you have any questions?”

Possible answer

“is it okay ma’am to use modern English

with the lines of characters”
“in terms of the lines of the characters, you can
use modern English but some lines, you have to
write it in its original form. Am I clear?”
Possible answer

The teacher proceeds in grouping the class into “yes ma’am”

four groups then gives the instruction for the
task.

Activity: writing workshop

Instruction: create a draft script following the
basic format for scriptwriting.

 Act 1 - the battle between the two families.

The Prince declares the next battle will
result in exile. Romeo and Juliet meet and
fall in love.
 Act 2 –Balcony scene, Romeo and Juliet
decide to marry. Friar Laurence organises Students proceeds in doing the task
and blesses the wedding.
 Act 3 - Tybalt kills Mercutio. Romeo
avenges Mercutio's death by killing Tybalt.
Romeo is banished but manages to spend
the night with Juliet, consummating their
marriage. Capulet decides Juliet must marry
Paris and she refuses.
 Act 4 - Juliet goes to Friar Laurence's
where they come up with a plan and Juliet
 fakes her death so she can be with Romeo.
 Act 5 - Romeo receives the message that
Juliet has died and goes to the Capulet
vault. Upon seeing her there, he kills
himself with poison; Juliet awakens and
kills herself with his dagger. The play ends
with the two families reunited.

“okay class time is up, submit all the outputs to

me then please arrange the chairs and then go to
your proper seats.”

D. EVALUATION

“now please prepare ¼ sheet of paper as we

will be having a short quiz.”

Direction: Identify correct answer to the

following statements. Students proceed to take the quiz

1. it is the process of developing a written guide

for a visual story.

2. This includes writing a short description of

the characters as well as the setting and time
period of a play.

3.In writing the stage directions for a script how

many inches should the indent be from the left
margin of the script

4. it is the only element whose format will run

the whole length of the page.

5. These are the prompts that describe the

actors’ actions on the character they portray

“okay, if everybody is finish please pass the

papers forward, and this ends today’s
discussion. Thank you everyone for
participating, goodbye and see you next Possible response
meeting!”
“goodbye teacher!”
Answer key
1. scriptwriting
2. Character roster
3. 2.5 inches
4. Dialogue
5. Stage directions