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ENGLISH 9, TERM 1,
LESSON 3, WEEK 9-10
PUBLISHING A SCRIPT
FOR A ONE-ACT PLAY
(EDITING AND
PUBLISHING)
EN8LIT-I-1 Analyze literary texts as
expressions of individual or communal values
within:
1.Structural context
a. Conflict
i. character vs. character
ii. character vs. society
iii. character vs.
nature/environment
iv. character vs. self
b. character
c. characterization
d. plot
i. parallel
ii. episodic
e. rhyme and meter
f. diction
g. tone and mood
h. style
i. patterns and motifs
j. figures of speech and sound
devices
k. point of view and narrative
techniques
l. organic unity
m. sign and referent
n. binary opposition
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
2.biographical context
3.historical context
4.sociocultural context
5.linguistic context:
a.co-text
b. collocation
6. psychological context
EN9LIT-I-2 Analyze the maxims, universal truths, and
philosophies presented in the literary text as a means
of valuing other people and their various
circumstances in life.
EN9LIT-I-3 Identify one’s meaning and purpose in
selecting the type of literary text for composition.
EN9LIT-I-4 Compose literary texts using appropriate
structure.
EN9LIT-I-5 Revise the literary texts for coherence and
cohesion.
EN9LIT-I-6 Publish an original literary text that reflects
culture: script for a one-act play.
1. Editing
·Edit a one-act play in terms of grammar, writing mechanics,
and literary elements and structure.
2. Publishing
·Publish a multimodal (text and images) one-act play in any of
the following platforms:
Electronic or print literary and arts folio or magazine
Digital or print posters (for theater poster)
Social media applications (Instagram, Facebook, Thread,
Twitter, etc.)
Websites
Perform a one-act play in a mini-theatrical stage.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
DAY
REVIEW
SHORT
Directions:
Categorize the given
terms as to elements
of narration or
elements of poetry.
Activity No. 1:
NEXT QUESTION
PLEASE!
Elements of Narration Elements of Poetry
-Metre
-Theme
-Plot
-Rhyme scheme
-Characters
-Setting
-Conflict
-Poetic form
-Style
-Stanza
Elements of Narration Elements of Poetry
-Theme
-Plot
-Characters
-Setting
-Conflict
-Style
-Metre
-Rhyme scheme
-Poetic form
-Stanza
Lesson
Purpose
Directions: Identify
what is wrong in
each meme, such as
grammar, spelling,
punctuation, etc.
Activity No. 2:
WHAT DO YOU
MEME?
“NO SMOKING ALOUD”
❌ Error: “aloud” is wrong
✅ Correct: “NO SMOKING
ALLOWED”
“
👉 Aloud” means speaking out
loud, while “allowed” means
permitted.
Expected Answer:
“Let’s eat grandpa.”
❌ Error: Missing comma (punctuation)
✅ Correct: “Let’s eat, Grandpa.”
👉 Without the comma, it sounds like you
are eating grandpa 😅
Expected Answer:
“Next time
you're ‘board’
why not open a
book? I
recommend a
dictionary”
❌ Error: Wrong word (board)
✅ Correct:“Next time you're
‘bored’…”
“
👉 Board” = a piece of wood,
“bored” = feeling uninterested.
Expected Answer:
Unlocking
Content
Vocabulary
Directions: Identify the
word/term being
described in each of the
following sentences.
Choose from the pool of
words.
Activity No. 3:
YOU HAVE THE KEY TO
UNLOCK!
1. These are important in writing because
spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
can shift the emphasis of a sentence or
distract readers from the author's intended
meaning.
Mechanics
Answe
r:
-literary structure -mechanics
-literary elements -apostrophes
-social media/social media applications
2. These are the
building blocks of
literature.
Literary
Answe
r:
-literary structure -mechanics
-literary elements -apostrophes
-social media/social media applications
3. These punctuation marks can often cause
confusion because they serve two distinct
purposes: they signify possession, and they
also signify one or more missing letters.
Apostrophes
Answe
r:
-literary structure -mechanics
-literary elements -apostrophes
-social media/social media applications
4. These include Instagram,
Facebook, Thread, and Twitter or X.
social
media/social
Answe
r:
-literary structure -mechanics
-literary elements -apostrophes
-social media/social media applications
5. It is the organization of a story's
various elements, including plot,
characters, and themes.
Literary
Answe
r:
-literary structure -mechanics
-literary elements -apostrophes
-social media/social media applications
DAY
Editing
and
Publishing
SUB-TOPIC:
WHAT IS
EDITING?
Editing = correcting and improving your script
Focus on:
• Grammar
• Writing mechanics
• Literary elements
• Structure
GROUP
TASK
Directions:
·Work in groups
·Exchange scripts
·Edit each other’s work
GRAMM
AR
CHECK
Common mistakes:
• Fewer vs Less
👉 Fewer = for things you can count (e.g.,
students)
👉 Less = for things you cannot count (e.g.,
water)
• Its vs It’s
👉 It’s= “it is”
👉 Its= shows ownership (belongs to
something)
• Me vs I
👉 I= subject (does the action)
👉 Me= object (receives the action)
• Nor vs Or
👉 Or = gives a choice
👉 Nor = used with “neither”
• Than vs Then
👉 Than = comparison
👉 Then= time/order
• e.g. vs i.e.
👉 e.g. = for example
👉 i.e. = in other words
• Since vs Because
👉 Because = gives a reason
👉 Since= refers to time
WRITING MECHANICS
• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
*These help readers understand your
script clearly.
WHY IT MATTERS?
• Errors can change meaning
• Can confuse readers
*Even small mistakes can affect
your story.
LITERARY ELEMENTS
• Plot
• Characters
• Setting
• Conflict
• Theme
*These are the building blocks of your
story.
STRUCTURE
Structure = organization of the
story
*It helps your reader
understand how your story
flows.
AFTER EDITING…
Your script is now:
✔ Clear
✔ Correct
✔ Organized
*Once your script is correct, you are
now ready for the next step.
DAY
WHAT IS
PUBLISHING?
Publishing =
sharing your
final work
WHERE TO PUBLISH
• Magazine
• Posters
• Social media
• Websites
IMPORTANT
REMINDER
• Be responsible
online
• Ask permission
Directions:
Perform your
one-act play, be
guided by the
following
rubrics:
IT’S
SHOWTIME
!
DAY
Directions: Choose the
heart that best describes
your understanding of
the different topics in
the lesson. Circle the
heart that you prefer.
Learners’ Takeaways
I understand it and could teach it to someone
else.
I understand it.
I think I get it, but there are still gray areas.
I don’t get it. I need help.
1.Editing the script of a
one-act play
2.Publishing the script of
a one-act play
3.Application of grammar
rules and writing mechanics
in editing the script
4. Publishing of one-act play
in any available platform
5.Staging a one-act play
I didn’t know that
______________________________________________________________
_____________
I was surprised to learn that
______________________________________________________________
____________
It bothers me that
______________________________________________________________
____________
Important learning for me about
______________________________________________________________
____________
I still wonder about
Reflection on Learning
Directions:
Identify what is
asked in each of
the following
items.
Formative Assessment
1. What part of the scriptwriting process
involves using social media applications
to disseminate one’s work?
a. prewriting
b. drafting
c. revising
d. editing
2. What part of the scriptwriting process for a
one-act play looks into grammar, writing
mechanics, and literary elements and
structure of the script?
a. prewriting
b. drafting
c. revising
d. editing
3. Mechanics in writing include
spelling, punctuation, and
__________?
a. sound
b.
capitalization
c. visuals
4. What do you call the building
blocks of literature?
a. grammar
b. literary
elements
c. structure
d. characters
e. mechanics
5. Which of the following cannot
be a platform in publishing the
one-act play script?
a. digital poster
b. folio
c. Facebook
d. Instagram
1. E
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. E
Correct
Answers:
Thank you
for
Listening!