the written text of a play, including dialogue and instructions for performance

instructions in the script that tell actors where to go, how to move and how to speak

the spoken words between characters in a play

a major division within a play, often encompassing several scenes

a subdivision of an act, typically set in a single location and time

'The Twisted Tree': introduction to script writing

English

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils explore Gothic imagery in a contemporary text. In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use their own dark imagery to write their own descriptive pieces.

In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils begin to analyse the choices of an author. in 'The Twisted Tree', pupils develop their analytical writing skills. 

'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What is being described here: 'the written text of a play, including dialogue and instructions for performance.'?

Which of these is NOT a feature of a script?

acts and scenes are different names for the same thing

to give the reader background information about them

to give them a cue about the emotion to use when delivering a line

What are the purpose of stage directions in a script for actors?

It gives us an indication of when and where the action takes place.

It gives us an indication of the atmosphere and mood of the story.

It introduces us to the characters and their world.

It gives us an indication of how long the play will be.

It gives background information and context about the writer.

Plays often begin with detailed stage directions of the setting. Why?

instructions in the script that tell actors what to do

Match these terms related to script writing to their definitions.

What term describes the spoken words between characters in a script?

What does the term 'scene' refer to in a script?

to provide dialogue and instructions for performance

The story takes place in a remote setting.

The story takes place across multiple decades.

If 'The Twisted Tree' was turned into a play, the opening stage directions would outline the setting in detail. Which of the below would be correct?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

'The Twisted Tree': introduction to script writing

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.