Communication
ASSIGNMENT 3: Writing a Movie Scene
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Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):
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Task:
Here is your chance to write a conversation between characters that you create. Writing about characterization involves how characters are revealed through action, dialogue, and thoughts. A successful character analysis will discuss values and traits of a particular character, how the character undergoes change, and/or what he or she might represent.
1) Watch the video below to learn about the different types of characters found in fiction and movies.
2) Watch the video (below) on how to characterize them. Do you know the difference between indirect characterization and direct characterization?
3) Watch the wikihow on writing character sketches to better understand.
4) "Show, don't just tell" the characters. Reveal who they are by their actions as revealed by their words.
5) Submit your scene in whatever format you used to develop it. Each character should have at least 5 lines. Be sure you correctly punctuate their dialogue as you learned in the previous lesson.
Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.
Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. Student demonstrates exemplary ability to develop and punctuate dialogue in personal, creative, and critical ways. Rich characters are developed using direct and indirect characterization.
Written Expression: (Exemplary (6/6): Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen. Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.
Submission:
Use the "2.3 Writing a Movie Scene" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.