Lesson 2 - Adapting and Writing
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Students are instructed to discuss ideas in pairs for a screenplay they will write, focusing on setting, main character, and three-act structure. They will be adapting and writing their own screenplay by completing a task from Worksheet 2 after reading about adaptation, how most Hollywood films are adapted from other works, and what constitutes an original or "spec" script.
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Lesson 2 - Adapting and Writing
- 1. In pairs, discuss any ideas you have for the screenplay you will be writing. Write your ideas down, focussing on setting, main character, and the three act structure
- 2. Introduction to Screenwriting Lesson 2: Adapting & Writing
- 3. • Adaptation is the process of turning a piece of prose (novel, short story, newspaper article etc.) into a screenplay. • Over 90% of Hollywood feature films are adaptations! Why do you think this is? • An original script is often referred to as a ‘spec script’. • You will all be involved in adapting and writing a screenplay TODAY! • Read Worksheet 2, then in pairs, complete the task