How to Write a Script: Lesson Plan 2

Arts & Humanities Standards (Visual Arts, Theatre, Media Arts)

Strand 9.1 — Production, Performance & Exhibition

• 9.1.3.A / 9.1.5.A — Use elements and principles of art to communicate ideas visually (useful for storyboard‑to‑script transition).
• 9.1.3.C / 9.1.5.C — Use a variety of media/techniques to create works of art (scriptwriting as part of a media arts workflow).
• 9.1.3.D / 9.1.5.D — Use tools, technologies, and media to create works in the arts (writing scripts for video/audio production).
• 9.1.3.E / 9.1.5.E — Communicate meaning through the arts (developing dialogue + narrative ideas).
• 9.1.3.F / 9.1.5.F — Demonstrate media arts processes — directly relevant to writing scripts for video/audio projects.

Strand 9.2 — Historical & Cultural Contexts

• 9.2.3.A / 9.2.5.A — Identify context and purpose of stories, media works.
• 9.2.3.C / 9.2.5.C — Recognize common storytelling themes.

Strand 9.3 — Critical Response

• 9.3.3.A / 9.3.5.A — Use critical processes to respond to works of art (peer feedback on scripts).
• 9.3.3.B / 9.3.5.B — Describe and analyze qualities of artworks (evaluating story structure, dialogue quality).
• 9.3.3.C / 9.3.5.C — Identify purpose of works (e.g., scripts designed for performance).

Strand 9.4 — Aesthetic Response

• 9.4.3.A / 9.4.5.A — Identify emotional/aesthetic responses to artistic choices (tone of dialogue, character voice).

PA Technology & Engineering / Technology Literacy Standards (K–5)

Technology Education (3.6)

• 3.6.B — Information Technology
  • Use computers/software to plan and create media (digital script templates, typing scripts).
• 3.6.C — Technology & Society Connections
  • Understand that technology is used for communication and storytelling.

Technological Devices (3.7)

• 3.7.A — Tools & Instruments
  • Select and use tools appropriately (keyboards, tablets, microphones for script reading).
• 3.7.B — Computer Operations & Software
  • Operate digital systems to create and revise scripts.

Science, Technology & Human Endeavors (3.8)

• 3.8.A — Impacts & Consequences
  • Understand media’s influence and responsibilities in creating content.

Integrated K–5 Technology Standards (Effective 2025)

• Emphasize problem‑solving, design processes, and human‑technology relationships—all of which appear in creating scripts for real media products.

PA Core ELA Standards (PreK–5)

Standard 1 – Foundational Skills

• Develop fluency needed to read/write scripts, including understanding print and sentence structure.

Standard 2 – Reading Informational Text

• Read instructions, models of scripts, and informational materials about media production.

Standard 3 – Reading Literature

• Analyze story elements (characters, setting, plot) before adapting them into a script.

Standard 4 – Writing

• Most directly aligned with the lesson’s goals:
  • Write narratives with dialogue.
  • Revise writing.
  • Use evidence/details to support story ideas.
  • Organize ideas in sequence (script formatting).

Standard 5 – Speaking & Listening

• Share scripts out loud, listen/practice performance, give peer feedback.