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Ōpōtiki Script Writing
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Ōpōtiki Script Writing
🎭 Part 1: Script Writing Knowledge
1. What are the two main parts that make up a reading theatre script?
Dialogue and stage directions
Characters and setting
Title and author
Beginning and ending
2. Which of these are good stage directions? (Tick all that apply)
(angrily slams door)
(whispers softly)
The character is sad
(exits stage left)
3. How should dialogue be written in a script?
Character Name: "What they say"
"What they say," said the character
The character says what they think
CHARACTER NAME: What they say
4. Complete this sentence: Stage directions help actors understand _____________, _____________, and _____________.
✍️ Part 2: Creating Your Script
5. Choose a scene from your Ōpōtiki tale. Write the scene title here:
6. List the characters who will speak in your scene:
7. Write three lines of dialogue for your scene. Include the character name and what they say:
8. Write two stage directions that would help actors perform your scene:
Stage Direction 1: ( _________________________________ )
Stage Direction 2: ( _________________________________ )
🎪 Part 3: Performance Planning
9. How will you use your voice to show your character's emotions? Describe two techniques:
10. What gestures or facial expressions will help bring your character to life?
11. Write one piece of feedback you could give to help another group improve their script:
12. Reflection: What is one thing you are proud of in your script writing today?
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