Learning Activity Sheet One Act Play Scene
Learning Activity Sheet One Act Play Scene
Learning Activity Sheet One Act Play Scene
Play is said to originate from the Middle Dutch word ‘pleien’ meaning
‘leap for joy’,’ dance’. It is a form of literature written by a playwright. It is often
used to refer to the written work of the playwright (script) as well as the onstage
production.
A one- act- play is a short piece of drama that consist of only one act. It is
the dramatic equivalent of a short story, tends to concentrate on a single
episode or situation. As a general rule, it has only two or three characters. One-
act-play is a separate literary form by itself and it is called as “tenner” because
of the short length with a running time between 30 and 45 minutes.
It has only one act, but may consists of one or more scenes.
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It deals with a single dominant situation and only one theme
developed which aims at producing a single effect.
It treats the problem of everyday life such as love, marriage, divorce,
justice, crimes, punishment for crimes, law, labor conditions,
superstitions, customs and manners, etc.
There are three dramatic unities which are observed-the unity of
time, unity of place and the unity of action.
The characters in a one-act play are limited in number. Generally,
there are not more than two or three principal characters.
There is an influence of realism. The characters in the modern one-
act play are ordinary men & women. It depicts characters that seems
to be real & related to everyday life.
Dialogue is of the greatest importance - every word is to be carefully
chosen and sentences must be compact and condensed.
It should have beginning, middle and an end which is divided into
four stages: The Exposition, The Conflict, The Climax and the
Denouement.
The Denouement is the next and the final stage of the One-
Act Play which is very brief & often overlaps with climax.
You can follow the links below for further discussion and explanation.
http://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/27475/1/Unit-1.pdf
https://www2.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/materials/drama/Hoffman/101SI
XARISTOAPLAYspr03.asp
http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/26911/1/Unit-2.pdf
https://www.alyve.org/theatre/classes/docs/acting/5.1-Structure.pdf
https://www.oranim.ac.il/sites/heb/SiteCollectionImages/pictures/english/expressio
n/Glossary_of__drama_Dramatic.pdf
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Learning Competency: Write at least one scene for one-act play applying the
various elements, techniques, and literary devices
CG Code: HUMSS_CW/MPIj-IIc-20
MELC Code: S1/2
Q2/4
LEARNING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT: By signing the contract, you are hereby accepting the responsibility to finish the activity
package and submit it to your teacher (____________________) on (____________________).
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Activity 1. Compare and contrast Drama and Play using the given Venn Diagram.
Drama Play
ENGAGE
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Activity 2. Read the following descriptions carefully. After which, choose the correct
answer from the choices in the box. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
ADVANCE
Activity 3. Write TRUE on the blank if the statement is correct; if not, underline the
phrase or word that makes it incorrect, then, write the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.
______________1. The basic plot formula is that of a beginning, a middle and an end,
where the end is distinctly similar from the beginning.
______________2. Exposition is the first stage of a fictional or dramatic plot in which
necessary background information such as who, what, where,
when
and why is provided for audience.
______________3. Consistency of characterization is the cardinal principle in a play to
lend credibility to the event presented.
______________4. The effectiveness of one-act play primarily depends on the non-
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verbal exchange between the characters.
______________5. The playwright has to exercise strict economy of words and
maintain
brevity in expression.
______________6. The one-act play has a structure which is cohesive, to be presented
in unlimited time span and the unity of action is a must.
______________7. The lines of the play and spectacle are all considered the language
of a play.
______________8. Acts can be further divided into sections called scenes, thus, a
scene
is a subdivision of an act.
______________9. A melodrama is an exaggerated, fast-moving play in which action
is more important than characterization.
______________10. Unity of time, place, and action (“the unities”) mean limiting the
time, place, and dialogue of a play to a single spot over the period
of 48 hours.
REFINE
Activity 4. Read and analyze the given example of One-Act-Play. Visit the given link
below and download the file. Then, fill in table with correct answers.
https://kupdf.net/download/call-me-flory_58b2dbf96454a73a7fb1e938_pdf
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5. Present the conflict underscored from
the play.
NURTURE
Activity 5. Write at least one scene for one-act play on how the people in your
community faced/fought the battle against COVID-19. Make sure to apply the various
elements, techniques, and literary devices. Consider the rubric below for your guidance.
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RUBRIC FOR THE ONE-ACT-PLAY
10 8 6 4 2
Criterion (OUTSTANDING (VERY (SATISFACTORY (FAIRLY (NEEDS
) SATISFACTORY ) SATISFACTORY IMPROVEMEN
) ) T
CONTENT The content The content The content The content The content
presented presented presented presented presented is
contains provided a provided has too little too away
wealth of good amount adequate information from what is
information of information expected.
information
ORGANIZATIO The ideas The ideas The ideas are The ideas The ideas
N presented are clearly clearly presented presented
are clear and presented, presented. are good are
well- cluttered.
organized.
MECHANICS The writer The writer The writer The writer The
follows follows has minor has grammatical
strictly the conventions grammatical manifested lapses has
conventions of English lapses grammatical distorted the
of English lapses whole play.
Reflection:
Reflect on the learning that you gained after taking up this lesson. Complete the
chart below.
Misconceptions about the topic prior to New or additional learning I had after
taking up the lesson. taking up the lesson in terms of skills,
content, and attitude.
I thought…….. I learned that……..
References:
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Creative Writing. Diwa Learning Systems Inc pages 100 - 103
Online Sources
http://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/27475/1/Unit-1.pdf
https://www2.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/materials/drama/Hoffman/101SIXARISTOAP
LAYspr03.asp
http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/26911/1/Unit-2.pdf
https://www.alyve.org/theatre/classes/docs/acting/5.1-Structure.pdf
https://www.oranim.ac.il/sites/heb/SiteCollectionImages/pictures/english/expression/Glo
ssary_of__drama_Dramatic.pdf
https://penandthepad.com/write-one-act-play-2123970.html
https://www.filepicker.io/api/file/eUhtLPyQjOMWN7UvgaU7
https://www.pittsfordschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?
moduleinstanceid=542&dataid=4672&FileName=Literary%20Devices.pdf
https://literarydevices.net/play/
file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/silo.tips_genre-study-one-act-plays-jessica-soulier.pdf
file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/kupdf.net_call-me-flory.pdf
Answer Key
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It is the literal composition Both consist of dialogues It is the mode of literary
which is intended for and stage directions. work, which is intended for
reading the stage performance.
Activity 2
1 Characterization 6 Action
2 Theme 7 Rhythm
3 Conflict 8 Plot
4 Dialogue 9 Act
5 Structure 10 Denouement
Activity 3
1 similar-different 6 unlimited-limited
2 TRUE 7 spectacle-stage
3 TRUE 8 TRUE
4 non-verbal-verbal 9 TRUE
5 TRUE 10 48hrs-24 hrs
Activity 4
1. Write the title of the play and the Call me Flory by Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero
playwright.
2. List down the characters. Provide a There are three of them. These include:
short description about them.
Florencia Aragon de Caracoles also
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known as Flory. She was known as
Enchang when she was still poor.
Matilde is a true –blooded woman
who married a fine businessman,
she engages in charity works and
enjoys helping the underprivileged
members of the society. She is very
humble and kind.
Osang is a poor woman who does
embroidery for Matilde. She used to
be the neighbor of Flory when she
was still living in Sapang Palay. It
was from her that Matilde
discovered the kind of life that Flory
used to have .
3. Provide the setting of the play. It happened in the house of Matilde.
4. Discuss the exposition of the play. Matilde invited Flory in her house
and asked her to join a charity
program. Flory accepted the
invitation not due to her willingness
to help the poor but for her desire to
meet and get acquainted with rich
and well-known personalities,
specially the first lady.
7. Discuss the resolution. Matilde will make sure that Flory will
agree to join the charity program
not knowing that the secret of
yesterday will be used against her.
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Activity 5
Answers vary.
DARWIN A. TAGUIAM
FLORMIN ANN T. TAGUIAM
WRITERS
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