Scriptwriting+(Edmodo)+-+Horror+Genre+(Drama+I)

Contributing Teacher(s): Jaime Holder
Resources: Mobile lab, PPT

Content:
1.1.1 - Compose, collaboratively, an original scene that incorporates dramatic structure. 1.2.1 - Improvise various characters to be used in a script. 1.2.2 - Improvise dialogue to be used in a script. 1.2.3 - Improvise conflict-based dialogue to be used in a script. 2.2.1 - Write a brief character history. 5.1.3 - Write and perform an original scene in a specified genre or in the style of a given historical period.

ISTE Technology:
1a - Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. 1b - Create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2a - Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. 2d - Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Introduction/Problem:
After brainstorming and discussing common plot devices found in the modern horror genre, students will create original heroes and villains to be used in a collaborative written scene. These scenes will be rehearsed and performed during the Building a Character unit.

Procedures:
__**Day 1 (50 minutes)**__ 1. //**Do Now (5 minutes)**// - On the overhead, post the following question for student reflection: "Explain at least 3 feelings or thoughts you have when viewing the picture below." (short sharing time afterwards)

2. //**Introduction to Horror (10 minutes)**// - A Short Timeline of the Genre 3. //**Brainstorming Common Horror Plot Devices (15 minutes)**// - Students will get into groups of 3-4 (based on their table seats) and brainstorm common plot devices on a sheet of chart paper for 2 minutes (set timer). Afterwards, one student will bring the chart paper to the front, post it on the board, and explain the devices listed. Students will have a handout on which to write down everything brainstormed. 5. //**I Am Legend Introduction (20 minutes)**// - Students will receive a handout that details how to trace the common plot devices within the film I am Legend. This assignment is on the Horror Characteristics document above. We will begin the film if there is time.

__**Day 2 (50 minutes)**__ 1. //**Do Now** **Edmodo Reflection (20 minutes)**// - Students will log into edmodo and answer the reflection questions assignment as well as respond to at least TWO peers. They will be able to see a post of all of the plot devices that I will put in edmodo. 2. //**I Am Legend (25 minutes)**// - Students will continue tracing the development of common horror genre plot devices in the film. 3. //**Reflection (5 minutes)**// - Students will share some of the responses they logged into edmodo.

__**Day 3 (50 minutes)**__ 1. //**Do Now Edmodo Poll (5 minutes)**// - Students will log into edmodo and take the poll on the best horror villain. They will explain their answer by posting. 2. //**Creating a Horror Character (30 minutes)**// - Students will find the assignment in edmodo and create a horror villain or hero character by creating a back story and history. They will post these on edmodo. 3. //**Peer Responses (10 minutes)**// - Students will respond to at least 4 other created characters. 4. //**Reflection (5 minutes)**// - We will share out thoughts on the characters created.

__**Day 4 (50 minutes)**__ 1. //**Do Now (5 minutes)**// - Students should respond in writing to the following question: "We have previously studied dramatic structure. Thinking of the character you created yesterday, make a list of at least TWO possible conflicts your character could be involved in." 2. //**Scriptwriting and Brainstorming (25 minutes)**// - Students will log into edmodo and access the scriptwriting assignment. They will then log into the small group with their partner and create a brainstorming list of possible plot ideas. 3. //**I Am Legend (20 minutes)**// - Students will continue tracing the development of plot devices in the film. Class will end with a discussion of what has been seen thus far.

__**Day 5 (50 minutes)**__ 1. //**Do Now Prediction (5 minutes)**// - Have each student predict the ending for their collaborative horror scene. Share ideas with the class. 2. //**Collaborative Scriptwriting (45 minutes)**// - Students will work with a partner in edmodo/titan pad to create their script. Class will end with a reflection of what was accomplished today.

__**Day 6 (50 minutes)**__ 1. //**Do Now Poll (5 minutes)**// - Students will log into edmodo and take the poll as well as posting at least one response. 2. //**Collaborative Scriptwriting (30 minutes)**// - Students will finish their scripts and post to edmodo. 3. //**I Am Legend (15 minutes)**// - Finish tracing the plot devices in the film.

Student Product/Work:
__**Day 1**__ - Do Now response, Brainstorming, I Am Legend assignment __**Day 2**__ - Horror Reflection and Peer Responses __**Day 3**__ - Edmodo Poll and Response, Creating a Horror Character, Peer Responses __**Day 4**__ - Do Now response, Brainstorming for script __**Day 5**__ - Do Now response prediction, collaborative script __**Day 6**__ - Do Now Poll, Collaborative Script, I Am Legend assignment