It's time to make a movie! Kids follow 15 steps to take their movie ideas from concept to script, following clear examples. The resource includes creative ways to guide learners into developing a few words and concepts into fully developed screenplays.

Concepts

storytelling, script writing, the writing process, formatting, Narrative Writing, writing dialogue, film making, screenplays

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have kids make their movies and present them in class, either in groups or at home with their own cameras
• Break up the activity over a longer period of time, or use within a unit about the writing process
• Bring in movies and have kids analyze the way they're put together and written

Classroom Considerations

• Lessons are designed for gifted learners, but classes of all levels could enjoy writing their own movies

Pros

• An excellent way to ease both skilled and reluctant readers into the screenwriting process
• Fun and creative way for kids to learn about the filmmaking process
• Includes an assessment with film terms, an answer key, and a rubric for the project

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.5 W.6.6 W.7.5 W.7.6 W.8.5 W.8.6