Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Writing the First Draft: Writing Tips


Before you write today, please watch these videos, particularly if you have trouble with these areas when writing. On an index card, indicate ONE tip or useful idea from each video. #6 below is optional and for those of you who still are having trouble with your play script format.

Video #1: Top Tips
Video #2: Status Quo
Video #3: Building a Plot 
Video #4: Tips About Writing Dialogue
Video #5: How to Create Characters
Video #6: Formatting a play script (optional viewing, for those who don't understand the form)

After watching, use the time in lab to write your play draft using your scenario. Please remember to post your response to one of Busch's plays to the forum by tomorrow. At 9:30 some of us are going to Geva. Anyone left behind, please join Ms. Perez in the 3rd floor lab and continue working on your assignment.

HOMEWORK: Forum post. Catch up if you are behind. A list of late homework and assignments is posted below.

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