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Pandemic Screenplay Writing
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Pandemic Screenplay Writing
🎬 Part 1: Screenplay Elements Knowledge
1. Which of these are essential elements of a screenplay? (Tick all that apply)
Character names
Dialogue
Stage directions
Chapter headings
Scene headings
2. What does "INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY" tell us in a screenplay?
The character's name
What someone is saying
Where and when the scene takes place
What action is happening
3. In this screenplay excerpt, identify each element by writing the correct letter next to each line:
A = Scene Heading | B = Character Name | C = Dialogue | D = Stage Direction
INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT ____
DR SMITH ____
The virus is spreading faster than we predicted. ____
(She frantically types on her computer) ____
📝 Part 2: Planning Your Pandemic Screenplay
4. Choose your pandemic from your CAT booklet and complete the planning table:
Pandemic chosen: _________________________________
Time period: ____________________________________
Main location: __________________________________
5. List 3-4 main characters for your screenplay and describe their roles:
Character 1: ____________________________________
Role: __________________________________________
Character 2: ____________________________________
Role: __________________________________________
Character 3: ____________________________________
Role: __________________________________________
6. Outline your three-part story structure:
Introduction (pandemic context):
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Conflict/Challenge (disease spread/effects):
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Resolution (response/outcome):
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
🎭 Part 3: Writing Your First Scene
7. Write a short opening scene for your pandemic screenplay. Include a scene heading, at least two characters, dialogue, and stage directions. Use the format shown in Question 3.
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8. Extension Challenge: How could you make your screenplay more engaging? Consider camera angles, lighting, or cultural perspectives:
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