The document outlines the key elements that make up a script, including characters, plot, timeframe, setting, and reason for the story. It also discusses the typical structure of a script, which includes an introduction that establishes characters and setting, a middle that develops conflicts and characters, and an end that resolves the conflict. Specifically, it uses the example of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to illustrate how scripts involve who, what, when, where, and why.

1. Writing a ScriptWriting a Script
What should you consider?What should you consider?

2. 5 Elements that make up a script5 Elements that make up a script
1.1. WhoWho ––
CharactersCharacters
e.g. Baby Bear, Mamae.g. Baby Bear, Mama
Bear, Papa Bear,Bear, Papa Bear,
GoldilocksGoldilocks

3. 2. Plot2. Plot (events/sequence of(events/sequence of
actions)actions)
e.g.e.g.
 Bears make porridge.Bears make porridge.
 It is too hot.It is too hot.
 They go for a walk.They go for a walk.
 Meanwhile Goldilocks breaksMeanwhile Goldilocks breaks
into their house and damagesinto their house and damages
their property, finally fallingtheir property, finally falling
asleep in Baby Bear’s bed.asleep in Baby Bear’s bed.
 Bears come home.Bears come home.
 Goldilocks runs away.Goldilocks runs away.

4. 3. When3. When - year, season, day etc.- year, season, day etc.
e.g. could be winter because porridge ise.g. could be winter because porridge is
warmingwarming

5. 4. Where4. Where – setting– setting
e.g. the Three Bears’ cottagee.g. the Three Bears’ cottage

6. 5. Why5. Why – reason the story takes place– reason the story takes place
e.g. to warn against house-breaking ande.g. to warn against house-breaking and
leaving possessions unsecured.leaving possessions unsecured.

7. Structure of a scriptStructure of a script
BeginningBeginning - introduces characters,- introduces characters,
setting and the story situation.setting and the story situation.
MiddleMiddle – highlights the conflicts, develops– highlights the conflicts, develops
characters, and sets up the resolution tocharacters, and sets up the resolution to
the story.the story.
EndEnd – Resolution of the story which– Resolution of the story which
resolves the conflict or creates a “to beresolves the conflict or creates a “to be
continued” scenario to be explored.continued” scenario to be explored.