📖 Script Writing Activity Worksheet – Answer Key / Teacher’s Guide
Topic 2: The Narrative Structure
Part A. Review Questions (Sample Answers)
1. What makes a story interesting and worth telling?
→ Strong characters, clear conflict, meaningful stakes, and emotional connection.
2. Differentiate external conflict from internal conflict. Give one example of each.
→ External conflict: struggle against outside forces (ex: hero vs. villain, man vs. nature).
→ Internal conflict: struggle within a character’s mind (ex: fear, guilt, indecision).
3. What is the purpose of a premise in scriptwriting?
→ The premise summarizes the story’s core idea and serves as the building block for the plot.
4. What is the three-act narrative structure?
→ Act 1: Beginning (setup of characters and conflict)
→ Act 2: Middle (complication and rising action)
→ Act 3: End (climax and resolution)
5. Why is foreshadowing important in storytelling?
→ It prepares the audience for upcoming events, avoids coincidences, and creates anticipation.
Part B. Story Concept Brainstorm (Sample Responses)
1. What if…?
→ What if a poor student discovers a hidden talent in painting that changes her family’s life?
2. Who is your protagonist?
→ Name: Liza
→ Traits: Hardworking, shy, artistic
3. Who or what is your antagonist/conflict?
→ Her poverty and self-doubt; a rival classmate who mocks her talent.
4. What is at stake?
→ Winning an art contest that could provide a scholarship and recognition.
Part C. Plot Development (Sample Chart)
Act Purpose Sample Story Idea
Act 1: Set up the story, introduce characters, and establish the Liza, a poor but talented painter, dreams of joining a contest but lacks
Beginning conflict resources.
She faces ridicule, self-doubt, and limited materials, but continues
Act 2: Middle Complicate the conflict, obstacles arise, build tension
painting in secret.
Act 3: End Crisis and resolution of the conflict She overcomes fear, wins recognition, and inspires others with her art.
Part D. Writing Exercise (Teacher Notes)
✔ Encourage students to:
Use dialogue and action instead of narration.
Show conflict through interaction (ex: two characters arguing, or a character failing then trying again).
Avoid coincidence-driven resolutions.
Example Short Script Snippet:
INT. CLASSROOM – DAY
LIZA sits quietly at her desk, sketching on scrap paper.
ANA, her rival, sneers and grabs the drawing.
ANA
Is this supposed to be art? Looks like a child’s doodle.
LIZA tries to stay calm but her hands tremble.
LIZA
One day... you’ll see what I can really do.
Part E. Self-Evaluation Checklist (Teacher Note)
✔ Teachers can emphasize that a script doesn’t need to be “perfect.”
✔ The key is that students demonstrate:
Clear premise
Conflict that drives the story
Coherent structure (beginning, middle, end)
Resolution that feels earned
Script Writing Activity Worksheet
Topic 2: The Narrative Structure
Part A. Review Questions
Answer briefly.
1. What makes a story interesting and worth telling?
2. Differentiate external conflict from internal conflict. Give one example of each.
3. What is the purpose of a premise in scriptwriting?
4. What is the three-act narrative structure?
5. Why is foreshadowing important in storytelling?
Part B. Story Concept Brainstorm
Answer the guide questions below to start building your story.
1. What if…? (Write your premise in one sentence)
2. Who is your protagonist?
Name: _____________________________
Traits (3): _____________________________
3. Who or what is your antagonist/conflict?
4. What is at stake? (What does the main character want/need?)
Part C. Plot Development (Three-Act Structure)
Fill out the chart to structure your story.
Act Purpose Your Story Idea
Act 1: Beginning Set up the story, introduce characters, and establish the conflict ________________________________
Act 2: Middle Complicate the conflict, obstacles arise, build tension ________________________________
Act 3: End Crisis and resolution of the conflict ________________________________
Part D. Writing Exercise
Write a short script scene (1–2 pages) that shows your main character dealing with conflict.
Use proper script format (character name, dialogue, short action lines).
Show both external actions and internal emotions through visuals and dialogue.
📝 Start writing your script here:
(Continue on another sheet if needed.)
Part E. Self-Evaluation Checklist
Before submitting, check if your story has:
☐ A clear premise
☐ Believable characters
☐ A strong conflict
☐ Logical sequence of events
☐ An ending with payoff or resolution