Sample-1 Title: The Mystery of the Missing Phone

Task: Write a play script based on a small mystery in a school setting. Use:

 Dialogue
 Stage directions
 Clear characters
 Present tense
 Simple setting

Characters:

 AMIR – a responsible student

 LAYLA – Amir’s friend, curious and quick-thinking
 MR KHAN – strict teacher
 ZARA – nervous student

Scene 1: Classroom during break time

(The classroom is noisy. Students are talking and moving around. Amir looks worried and
searches his bag quickly.)

AMIR: (panicking) My phone is gone! I left it right here on my desk!

LAYLA: (surprised) Are you sure? Think carefully. Where did you last see it?

(Amir checks under the desk and around his chair.)

AMIR: I was just reading notes… then I went to speak to Mr Khan. When I came back, it
was missing!

(Zara looks nervous and avoids eye contact.)

LAYLA: (noticing Zara) Zara, you seem quiet. Did you see anything?

ZARA: (softly) I… I didn’t see anything. I was at the window.

(Mr Khan enters the classroom.)

MR KHAN: What is all this noise about?

AMIR: Sir, my phone is missing!

MR KHAN: (seriously) Nobody is leaving this room until we solve this.

Scene 2: Investigation begins

(Layla walks around the classroom slowly, looking carefully at desks and floor.)

LAYLA: (thinking aloud) There must be a clue…

(She notices something under Zara’s desk.)

LAYLA: Wait… what’s that?

(Layla picks up a mobile phone partially hidden under a book.)

ZARA: (worried) That’s not mine!

LAYLA: Then why is it under your desk?

(Zara stays silent.)

MR KHAN: Zara, honesty is important. Did you take it?

ZARA: (nervously) I… I only wanted to check something. I didn’t mean to keep it.

AMIR: You should have asked me!

Scene 3: Resolution

(Zara gives the phone back to Amir.)

ZARA: I’m sorry. I panicked.

AMIR: It’s okay. Just don’t take things without asking again.

MR KHAN: (firm but calm) Mistakes happen, but we must learn from them.

(Layla smiles slightly as everyone calms down.)

LAYLA: Well… mystery solved!

(Everyone relaxes as the bell rings.)

Sample-2 Title: The Broken Promise

Task:

Write a play script about a family disagreement that is resolved. Use:

 Dialogue
 Stage directions
 Present tense
 Clear emotions and conflict
 Simple setting

Characters:

 AYAAN – teenage student, feels ignored

 MOTHER – caring but busy
 FATHER – strict but responsible
 SARA – younger sister, innocent

Scene 1: Living Room (Evening)

(The living room is quiet. Ayaan is sitting on the sofa looking upset. His school bag is beside
him. Mother is in the kitchen. Father enters holding work files.)

AYAAN: (angrily) You both forgot again!

MOTHER: (confused) Forgot what, Ayaan?

AYAAN: You promised you would come to my school presentation today. You didn’t show
up.

(Father stops and looks slightly guilty.)

FATHER: I had an urgent meeting. I couldn’t leave.

AYAAN: (frustrated) You always say that! School is never important to you.

(Sara walks in quietly, sensing tension.)

SARA: What’s wrong?

AYAAN: Nothing you need to worry about.

(Mother sits beside Ayaan gently.)

MOTHER: We are trying our best. We are just very busy.

Scene 2: Rising Conflict

(Ayaan stands up, upset. His voice becomes louder.)

AYAAN: You say that every time! But you never come. I felt embarrassed today!

FATHER: (firmly) Don’t speak like that. We work hard for this family.

AYAAN: But I needed you there!

(Silence. Mother looks worried.)

MOTHER: Ayaan… we didn’t realise it meant so much to you.

(Ayaan turns away, upset.)

AYAAN: It always feels like I come last.

(Sara quietly takes Ayaan’s hand.)

SARA: I watched your presentation online. You were really good.

(Ayaan softens slightly.)

Scene 3: Resolution

(Father puts down his files and sits down.)

FATHER: You’re right. We should have been there. We made a mistake.

MOTHER: We are sorry, Ayaan. We will try to manage things better.

(Ayaan slowly turns back.)

AYAAN: I just want you to be there sometimes.

(Mother hugs Ayaan. Father joins in.)

FATHER: We promise to make more time for you.

(Ayaan nods, calmer now.)

SARA: Can we all have dinner together now?

(Everyone smiles slightly.)

MOTHER: Yes, let’s eat together as a family.

(Lights fade as they sit together.)

Sample-3 Title: A New Way of Learning

Characters:

 SAMIR – traditional learner, prefers books

 HANA – adaptable and positive student
 MS. RAHIM – teacher introducing digital learning
 PRINCIPAL – explains school policy

Scene 1: Classroom – Morning (Introduction of Change)

(The classroom is arranged differently. Instead of books, there are tablets on each desk.
Students are whispering and looking confused. MS. RAHIM stands at the front smiling
confidently.)

MS. RAHIM: Good morning everyone. Today is an important day for our school. We are
starting a new digital learning system. From now on, most of your lessons, homework, and
assessments will be done using tablets instead of notebooks.

SAMIR: (raising his hand, confused and slightly frustrated) Miss, I don’t understand why
we need to change everything. Books are simple and easy. We can read, write, and revise
without any problems. This new system feels complicated.

HANA: (curious but calm) Miss, I think it sounds interesting. But I also want to know how
it will help us learn better than books. Will it make studying easier or just different?

MS. RAHIM: That is a very good question, Hana. This system is designed to make learning
more interactive. You will watch videos, attempt quizzes instantly, and get feedback
immediately. It is not meant to replace learning, but to improve it.

SAMIR: (shaking his head) But what if it stops working? What if the internet is slow? In
exams, we cannot rely on technology.

MS. RAHIM: I understand your concern, Samir. That is why we are starting slowly. We will
guide you step by step until you feel comfortable.

(Students look at the tablets unsurely.)

Scene 2: First Experience with Tablets

(Students begin using tablets. Some are excited, others frustrated. SAMIR is pressing buttons
repeatedly.)

SAMIR: (annoyed) This doesn’t make sense! I opened the wrong page again. I just want to
write my notes like before.

HANA: (leaning over to help) Samir, look here. You just need to go to the main menu and
select “English Lesson 1.” It’s actually quite simple once you understand it.
SAMIR: (sighing) It still feels slower than writing in my notebook. I can write faster than
this.

HANA: Maybe at first, yes. But think about it—you can also watch explanations and retry
quizzes. It might actually help you understand topics better.

(MS. RAHIM walks around checking students.)

MS. RAHIM: Remember everyone, it is normal to feel uncomfortable with change. Learning
something new always takes time.

(The PRINCIPAL enters the classroom.)

PRINCIPAL: I hope everyone is adjusting well. This system has been introduced because
the world is changing. Universities and workplaces now use digital tools every day.

SAMIR: (honestly but still unsure) Sir, I understand that technology is important. But I feel
like we are moving too fast. Not everyone learns the same way.

PRINCIPAL: That is exactly why we are observing how you respond. Your feedback will help
us improve the system.

Scene 3: Gradual Improvement

(Later in the lesson, students are more settled. HANA is working confidently. SAMIR is still
struggling but less frustrated.)

HANA: (smiling) Samir, try this quiz. It gives you instant feedback, so you can learn from
your mistakes immediately.

SAMIR: (hesitant) I’ll try… but I’m not sure I’ll do well.

(Samir attempts the quiz. After a moment, a correct answer appears.)

SAMIR: (surprised) Wait… I got that one right!

HANA: See? You are improving already.

SAMIR: (slowly warming up) It actually explains the answers after each question… I didn’t
notice that before.

MS. RAHIM: That is the benefit of this system. It helps you learn step by step instead of
only memorising.
Scene 4: End of Lesson – Reflection

(Students are more relaxed now. The classroom feels calmer.)

SAMIR: (honest and reflective) Miss, I have to admit something. I didn’t like this idea at all
in the beginning. I thought it would make learning harder. But now I can see some benefits.
It is different, but not useless.

HANA: I agree. It is actually quite useful when you understand how to use it properly.

MS. RAHIM: That is the most important lesson today. Change can feel difficult at first, but
with time and effort, it becomes easier.

PRINCIPAL: Education must grow with the world. But your voices matter too. We will
continue improving this system based on your experience.

SAMIR: (nodding) I think I just needed time to adjust. Maybe change is not always a bad
thing.

(Bell rings. Students begin packing up, now more confident and thoughtful.)