This document provides guidance for students on scriptwriting. It includes instructions for students to read through sample scripts in pairs, noting key features. Students will then present 5 things that are needed in a script. Additional guidance is given on representing people in scripts without stereotyping, flipping stereotypes, and writing scripts following rules posted in the film and TV section of Moodle. Students will peer assess each other's scripts, providing feedback on spelling, grammar, and 5 tips for improvements. The overall learning aims are to explain how to write a script page, demonstrate scriptwriting skills, and use adjectives to describe mood and atmosphere.

1. Film and TV
Scriptwriting

2. In Pairs
Read through the script
Make notes on the script about it’s features.
In 10 mins you will need to present 5 things you need
to have in a script
10 minutes
End

3. Learning Aims:
• be able to explain how to write a page of script for
your final film
• be able to demonstrate scriptwriting skills
• Use adjectives to describe moods and atmosphere
in your script.
MUST
SHOULD
COULD

4. One other thing you would need to think about
is how you represent people in your script

5. What would you
expect from a film
that stereotypes?
How are the women
being shown in these
pictures?

6. How could you flip stereotypes in your film script?
Discuss in Pairs and be prepared to share your ideas
3 minutes
End

7. Speak and Listen
Listen for a minute whilst the other person talks about:
Talk about what you need to do to write your script
Then swap over
Present your points after discussion
1 minute
End

8. Rules for writing a script- Moodle workshop
• Go to Film and TV on Moodle
• Then look at lesson 8
• Follow the instructions
• Use your worksheet from before Christmas as
a guide for your story.

9. Peer Assess your Partners Script
• Read through your partners script
looking for:
• Spelling mistakes
• Grammar errors
• Give them 5 tips to make
improvements
10 minutes
End

10. Learning Aims:
• be able to explain how to write a page of script for
your final film
• be able to demonstrate scriptwriting skills
• Use adjectives to describe moods and atmosphere
in your script.
MUST
SHOULD
COULD