Free 12th Grade Scriptwriting Basics Lesson Plan

Topic: Scriptwriting basics

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to create a properly formatted video game manuscript.

Materials

• A copy of the video game manuscript template (provided by the instructor)
• A computer with a word processing program installed (e.g. Microsoft Word)
• An example video game manuscript for reference (optional)

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever played a video game.
• Ask them to name their favorite video game and briefly describe what it is about.
• Ask students if they know how video games are made and how the story is developed.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of scriptwriting and explain that it is the process of developing a story and writing it down in a proper format so that it can be used to make a video game.
• Show examples of properly formatted scripts and explain the various elements that they contain, such as scenes, dialogue, and actions.
• Explain the importance of formatting in ensuring that the script is easy to read and follow.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to create a short script for a video game, following the proper formatting and including all the necessary elements.
• Allow the students to share their scripts with the class and provide feedback on the format and content.

Independent Practice

• Have students work individually or in small groups to create a longer script for a video game, following the proper formatting and including all the necessary elements.
• Encourage students to be creative and think about the story they want to tell, as well as how to best present the game's mechanics and -puzzles through the dialogue and actions in the script.

Closure

• Have students share their completed scripts with the class, and have the class provide feedback and discuss any challenges they faced when writing their scripts.
• Review the key points of the lesson, including the importance of proper formatting and including all the necessary elements in a video game script.

Assessment

• Observe students during independent practice to assess their understanding of the key points of the lesson and their ability to properly format and write a video game script.
• Evaluate students' completed scripts for proper formatting and inclusion of all the necessary elements.