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The document provides guidelines for writing a play script, emphasizing the structure, including a title, cast list, and scenes. It instructs writers to use present simple tense, powerful adjectives, and literary techniques while creating characters and dialogue. Additionally, it outlines the format for setting descriptions, stage directions, and scene endings.

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264218378_play script WRITING

The document provides guidelines for writing a play script, emphasizing the structure, including a title, cast list, and scenes. It instructs writers to use present simple tense, powerful adjectives, and literary techniques while creating characters and dialogue. Additionally, it outlines the format for setting descriptions, stage directions, and scene endings.

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LET’S LEARN

How to write
Play Script?

NEW OPENIN
GRADE 3 CLASSIC

Supervised by:
Mrs Mona Abdallah
What is a Play Script?
A play script is a story written for actors to perform on stage.
It has characters, scenes, and dialogue( Speech ).

Before we start ,
Here are Some
General Rules to Remember!

You will write TWO scenes only!


Read the question carefully! It will tell you where to start:
Scenes 1 & 2 OR Scenes 2 & 3

Write in the present simple tense


(Example: Emma walks into the room, not Emma walked into the room).
Start with the title in the middle of the page.
List the cast/characters right after the title.
Use powerful adjectives!
Instead of big, say gigantic or towering
Instead of happy, say joyful or radiant
Use literary techniques when using simpler words.
Example: Instead of cold, say as cold as an ice cube on a winter morning!
How to Begin
Your Play Script?

TITLE

Write the title in the center at the top of the page.


The title should be the name of a Greek story, such as:
Perseus and Medusa

CAST LIST STEPS

Write a subheading: Cast List:


Do not write "Characters" in plural.
List the characters vertically, one below the other.
If a character does not speak, write (No Lines ) next to their name,
along with their description.
Write short descriptions next to each name.
Use phrases with strong adjectives, not full sentences.
Do not describe how they look, but rather their personality or traits.
Include Narrator in the Cast List.
You can have one or two narrators.
Do not write a description for the narrator.

Perseus and Medusa

Cast List:

Perseus: brave, courageous, heart like a lion


Medusa: horrendous, horrible creature ( no lines )
King Polydectes: cunning, deceitful, power-hungry
Athena: goddess of wisdom, wise, strong, protector of heroes
Hermes: swift, clever, messenger of the gods
Soldiers:(Non-speaking)
Narrator
Writing Scene One
Scene Title

Write the title in the middle of the page, Example:


Scene One: (The Cave)

Setting Description

Write 4-5 lines describing the setting.


Use present simple tense only.
Include literary techniques (e.g., similes, personification).
Use powerful adjectives to create a Strong picture.
Leave an Empty Line after the setting description.
Organization is essential for clarity, It is easier to read and prevents
losing marks.

Narrator’s Part

The narrator has no stage directions.


The narrator only describes what is happening in the story. Example:
Narrator: Theseus steps cautiously into the cave, gripping his sword tighter.

Dialogue Format

Write the character names stacked vertically.


Draw a line after each name to connect all characters.
If the same character speaks again, do not write their name again—just
continue writing their speech.

Stage Directions

Written in lowercase between brackets.


Describe actions, expressions, or mannerisms (e.g., walking, shouting,
cheerful).
Each Speech should have a Stage direction as showing in the example
below:

Theseus: | (stomping his feet) I will vanquish Medusa as fast as a cheetah.


Athena: | (with head high in the sky) You’ll definitely need help.
Scene Ending

End each scene with a centered phrase

Lights Down or Curtains Closed

Scene Two

Follow the same steps as Scene One:

Scene 2 Title
Setting 2 Description Ex: Scene Two ( Outside The Cave )
Dialougue \ Speech
Scene Ending
Here is a sample of
Scene 1 Writing

Scene One (The Cave)

The cave stands in eerie silence, its jagged rocks stretch-


ing like monstrous fangs. A cold wind slithers through
the darkness, whispering secrets of the past. The faint
glow of Athena’s shield reflects off the damp walls, cast-
ing ghostly shadows. A distant drip echoes, like a heart-
beat in the belly of the earth. Every step crunches
against loose stones, a warning to whatever lurks
beyond.

Narrator: Theseus steps cautiously into the cave, his grip tight-
ening around his sword. Athena, wise and watchful,
follows behind, her presence like a guiding light in the
shadows. The air is thick with tension, as if the cave
itself is alive, waiting.
Theseus : (stomping his feet) I will vanquish Medusa as fast as a
cheetah.
Athena : (with head high in the sky) You’ll definitely need help.
Theseus : (clenching his fists) I fear nothing, Athena! (glancing at
the dark tunnel ahead) But the silence… it feels alive.
Athena : (placing a firm hand on his shoulder) Even the
strongest warriors need wisdom.

Lights Down

DON’T FORGET

Only Don’t Put NO Read head


Speech marks
Present in play script BABY of the question
Simple Speech ADJECTIVES CAREFULLY!!
Perseus and Medusa

Cast List:

Perseus: brave, courageous, heart like a lion


Medusa: horrendous, horrible creature ( no lines )
King Polydectes: cunning, deceitful, power-hungry
Athena: goddess of wisdom, wise, strong, protector of heroes
Hermes: swift, clever, messenger of the gods
Soldiers:(Non-speaking)
Narrator

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