Playwriting Lesson Plans

Lesson 4 of 4 in The Autobiographical Monologue Unit

Writing an Autobiographical Monologue

by Gai Jones

In this lesson, based on their brainstorm material, students will look at their memories, notes, and images, choose a subject, and write on the character for their monologue. They will then write a first draft of their monologue in a quick-write fashion. After a break, students will analyze what they’ve written, and write a second draft. The unit ends with a reflection or students reading their work aloud.

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Lesson 10 of 11 in Playwriting Unit: Beginner Unit

Writing and In-Depth Character Profile

by Lindsay Price

Students are given time to work on their second draft. They will read an excerpt of their play aloud and receive feedback. Students will also receive an In-depth Character Profile sheet to help them apply critical thinking skills to their draft.

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Lesson 9 of 11 in Playwriting Unit: Beginner Unit

Writing and Post-First Draft Questions

by Lindsay Price

Students are given time to work on their second draft. Students also receive a Post-First Draft Questions sheet to apply critical thinking skills to their draft.

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Lesson 5 of 5 in Play Adaptation Project Unit

Writing the First Draft

by Lindsay Price

There are two parts to this lesson. Part 1: Students (or you) choose the text they will work on for a theatrical adaptation and apply all the pre-writing steps they’ve practiced in this unit so far. Part 2: Students will write a first draft of their theatrical adaptations.