SCRIPT WRITING
Write a 250–300 word script that explores an idea about identity. Your script should
show thoughtful reflection and a clear message, similar to the techniques used in Mentor
Text 3.
What Your Script Must Do”
• Create a clear, engaging scene: Choose a moment (real or imagined) that
reveals something important about identity – a challenge, conflict, discovery, or
change.
• Use meaningful dialogue and action: Show what characters think and feel
through how they speak (tone, emotion) and how they move or react (body
language, gestures).
• Build a strong sense of place: Use setting, mood, and small visual details
(lighting, weather, props) to support the emotion of the scene.
• Include tension or conflict: Show a problem, disagreement, or internal struggle
that drives the moment and reveals character.
• Use purposeful writing choices:
o Contrast (then vs now; fear vs confidence)
o Emotive language that expresses significance
o Symbolism or objects that represent bigger ideas
• Structure it like a short, dramatic moment:
o A hook or opening action that draws the viewer in
o Clear, well-paced dialogue and movement
o Reflection or realisation woven into the scene
o A closing moment that shows what the character understands about
themselves
Step 1. Choose Your Scenario
Pick one scenario to focus on or create your own idea, approved by your English teacher.
The Unexpected The Moment Everything The Place That Brings Back
Conversation Felt Wrong a Memory
A character has a surprising Write a scene where a A character returns to a
conversation with someone character realises they’ve location they haven’t visited in
they didn’t expect – an old been pretending – trying to fit years. Something about the
friend, a stranger, a teacher, a in, copying others, or hiding place triggers a realisation
sibling – how they really feel. about who they were then and
which forces them to rethink Something in the moment who they are now.
something they believed pushes them to confront the
about themselves. truth.
The Choice That Changes The Mistake That Changed The Unexpected Challenge
Everything Me
A character faces a challenge
Write a scene where a Write a scene where a they didn’t expect – an
character must choose character does something out obstacle at school, a
between two paths – of character – disagreement with a friend, or
two friends, two opportunities, hurts someone, makes a poor a problem at home. The way
two ways of acting. The choice, or freezes under they respond makes them see
tension reveals what the pressure. The moment forces something new about
character truly values or them to see a part of themselves and what they’re
believes about themselves. themselves in a new light and capable of.
rethink how they want to act
moving forward.
Step 2. Identify Key Ideas
KEY IDEA NOTES
Main message about
identity ____________________________________________________________________
“The main idea I want to ______
show about identity
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“This script explores ______
how identity can be…” ____________________________________________________________________
“My message about
identity is important ______
because…” ____________________________________________________________________
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Audience
“I am writing this script ____________________________________________________________________
for…” ______
“My audience will relate
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to this because…”
“I want my audience to ______
feel/realise that…”
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“This message matters
to my audience ______
because…”
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Purpose (Explain, reflect,
express, argue) ____________________________________________________________________
“The purpose of my ______
script is to…”
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“I want to reflect on…”
“I am explaining how…” ______
“I hope to express the ____________________________________________________________________
idea that…”
“I am arguing that…” ______
“My script also aims ____________________________________________________________________
to…” ______
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Tone (Serious, humorous,
reflective, urgent) ____________________________________________________________________
“The tone of my script ______
will be…”
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“I want my tone to feel
_____ so the audience ______
will…” ____________________________________________________________________
“This tone suits my
message because…” ______
“My script will shift in ____________________________________________________________________
tone when…”
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Step 3. Plan your Reflective Piece
SECTION WHAT TO INCLUDE SENTENCE STARTERS / MY NOTES / IDEAS
PROMPTS
Opening Introduce the scene, I can’t believe what is
Setting the characters, and setting. happening.
scene Grab the audience’s Everything feels different
attention with an today
interesting action, line of It starts when…
dialogue, or situation. I never expected this to
Hint at the central conflict happen.
or question about identity. Something about today feels
strange.
It begins with a simple
question…
Body Show the main events of I don’t know what to say.
Developing the scene. I feel… but I keep going.
the memory Include dialogue and Then something happens
actions that reveal that makes me realise…
characters’ personalities, I want to… but I can’t.
emotions, and struggles. Suddenly, I understand that
Build tension or conflict Everything around me
that challenges the changes when…
character’s understanding
of themselves.
Use setting, props, or
movement to support
emotion and reflection.
Conclusion Resolve the scene or In this moment, I
End with show a shift in understand…
Insight understanding. I finally realise…
Include a moment of From now on, I will…
insight or realisation It makes me see myself
about identity. differently.
End with a line or action I know I have to change…
that leaves a strong This moment teaches me…
impression.
Voice, Tone Show the character’s Looking back, I see…
& Reflection honest thoughts and I never think I will…
Considerations emotions. Now I understand that…
Maintain consistent tone I realise that my feelings
(humorous, tense, matter.
reflective, emotional). I can’t forget how this feels…
Use reflection to reveal This experience shows me
what the character has that…
learned or how they’ve
changed.
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Step 5. Peer Feedback
Swap your script with a partner. Read their work carefully and give constructive, specific
feedback.
FEEDBACK FOCUS PARTNER FEEDBACK
Is the message
clear?
Is the script
reflective? (Does it
explore thoughts,
feelings, insights?)
Are techniques
used effectively?
(characterisation,
dialogue, actions,
setting, mood &
atmosphere etc.)
Does the ending
provide insight,
gained knowledge
or understanding?
Step 6. Exit Ticket – Self-Reflection
Complete this independently before you leave the lesson.
EXIT TICKET YOUR RESPONSE
PROMPT
One thing I did
well in my script
today:
One thing I want
to improve next
lesson:
Teacher Feedback Form
Criteria Checklist (✓)
Ideas & Message ☐ Explores a meaningful moment or experience (real or imagined)
☐ Shows a clear connection to identity, growth, or self-understanding
☐ Reflection or insight is thoughtful, honest, and evident in dialogue or stage
directions
☐ Experience/scenario is used effectively and consistently throughout the scene
☐ Demonstrates awareness of why this moment matters to the character
Audience & Purpose ☐ Script engages the audience and creates interest from the first line
☐ Tone is appropriate (e.g., reflective, emotional, tense, humorous)
☐ Purpose is clear (to explore identity, reveal a character, express experience)
☐ Character voice feels authentic and consistent
☐ Emotional impact is built deliberately through dialogue, action, and stage
directions
Language & ☐ Character voice is clear and sustained
Techniques
☐ Dialogue and stage directions include imagery and sensory details
☐ Emotive language enhances meaning and shows character feelings
☐ Contrast (then vs now; expectation vs reality; thought vs action) is used
effectively
☐ Symbols, props, or repeated actions deepen the theme
☐ Vocabulary choices are purposeful and precise
☐ Cohesion and flow make the script easy to follow
Structure & ☐ Strong opening introduces characters, setting, and conflict
Organisation
☐ Events unfold clearly and logically
☐ Reflection or insight is woven into dialogue, actions, or stage directions
☐ Script builds toward a moment of realisation or change
☐ Ending offers a meaningful conclusion about identity
☐ Stage directions, dialogue, and actions are organised clearly and effectively
Writing Conventions ☐ Accurate spelling
☐ Correct punctuation (including script formatting for dialogue and stage
directions)
☐ Clear grammar and sentence structure
☐ Consistent tense and perspective (present tense recommended)
☐ Evidence of proofreading
Teacher Comments:
Strengths:
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Areas for Improvement:
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