Creative Writing: Writing Your Own Play
In this 9 week course, students will learn what makes a great play and use that knowledge to write their own stage worthy masterpiece.
Ginny Chandler, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(21)
What's included
9 live meetings
8 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this 9 week class, students will focus on the play as a work of literature. Students will read excerpts from several critically acclaimed plays, note literary techniques of masterful playwrights, and work through exercises designed to foster a love of theatre while also building the foundation of solid and powerful writing. The end design of this class is to have students write their own masterpieces. Plays are powerful tools to spark an interest in the literary world, and I cannot wait to read the works of our future playwrights!
Learning Goals
Students will focus on the play as a work of literature.Students will learn the techniques of masterful playwrights.
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
The Actor's Studio
Introduction
Questionnaire - The Actor's Studio
The 5 W's of Playwriting
Brainstorming 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Where Are We?
Setting
The Bare Stage
Picture Prompts
Same Show Different Stages
Mood 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
What's Next?
Plot in Drama
Conflict and Resolution
Six Impossible Things Exercise
The Next Scene 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Who Are You?
Characterization
Personification of Characters
Character Costume Board 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and pencil for writing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2024
5.0
21reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Mrs. Ginny, and I am so very excited to guide your student through the world of books! In regards to my teaching experience, I taught 7th grade English for two years and 7th-12th English for six years. I currently tutor with three tutoring companies and offer private lessons at my home.
I have a M.Ed. in English Education from William Carey University, a B.A. in English with a minor in speech communications from William Carey University, and an A.A. degree from Jones College. Before leaving the public and private school system, I held an AA teaching license.
Every time I read a new book, I feel as though I have made a new friend, and I hope to help your student see reading this way. I am extremely passionate about the written word and will use this energy to foster the bookworm in your student!
On a side note- I love spending time with my family, reading aloud to my daughter, gardening, journaling, and READING!Reviews
Live Group Course
$8
weekly or $72 for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-4 learners per class
