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Creative Writing
Quarter 2 – Module
10: Writing One-Act
Play
Grade 11-Creative Writing

Competency: Write at least one scene for one act play applying the various elements, techniques and
literary devices. HUMSS_CW/mpij_IIc-20
Creative Writing – Grade 11
English Learning Kit
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Writing One-Act Play
BEGIN
The world of literature is a magical realm where
humanity has expressed its hopes and fears, its joys
and tears. For countless generations, people
have
found in it inspiration, relaxation, and
experience
which they otherwise would never have.
This module will present guidelines on how to
write a one-act play with various elements
techniques
and literary devices.
This learning material will offer opportunities
for
you to engage yourself in meaningful tasks
that will
help you demonstrate your understanding of
how you
can enhance and develop your writing skills on a one
act play.
TARGET
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. explain the literary devices used in a play,
2. be familiar with technical vocabulary for drama and theatre,
3. identify the elements of a play; and,
4. write a one-act play.
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Competency: Write at least one scene for one act play applying the various elements, techniques
and literary devices. HUMSS_CW/mpij_IIc-20
TRY THIS
Task 1: Directions: Read and understand what is asked in each sentence. Write the
letter of the correct answer in your notebook.
1. _________ are/is the people acting in play.

A. Cast of characters B. Director C. Narrator D. Protagonist
2. ________ is the basic unit of drama.
A. Character B. Scene C. Setting D. Theme
3. Speech between characters in a play is called ____________.
A. Dialogue B. Directions C. Lines D. Script
4. The playwright is a __________.
A. person who writes a play C. person performs in a play
B. person who witness a play D. person who directs a play
5. In drama, a long speech by a character who is alone on stage (or is under the
impression of being alone is called __________.
A. Aside B. Monologue C. Script D. Soliloquy
6. ___________ is the text of a drama (play).
A. Script B. Dialogue C. Plot D. Scene
7. A good one-act play focuses on ____________.
A. two or more settings B. two or more conflicts C. one character in a play D.
one main action or problem 8. A monologue is _________.
A. a speech delivered by an actor
B. a conversation between characters
C. the introductory paragraph in a play
D. the private thought said out loud by one
9. Which of the following is NOT true about Stage Directions?
A. Stage directions used certain terms to describe the stage
B. Stage directions may also describe the characters and conflict
C. Stage directions describe when and where a scene takes place
D. Stage directions are notes in the script usually written in italics and enclosed
in parentheses and in brackets
10.__________ is a form of storytelling in which the actors make the characters come
alive through speech (dialogue) and action (stage direction).
A. Comedy B. Drama C. Short Story D. Tragedy
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RECALL
In your previous lesson, you have
learned about exploring different staging
modalities vis-a-vis envisioning the script.
Before you engage yourself to important
ideas related to writing one scene for a one
act play, applying the various elements,
techniques and literary devices, you need to
review some important concepts regarding
your previous lesson by accomplishing this
activity first.
Task 2: Find My Match!

Directions: Recall the important elements in column A and match them with the correct
definition found in column B. Write your answers in your notebook.
A B
1. Character A..refers to the words written by the playwright

and spoken by the characters in the play
2. Setting B..descriptions of landscape, scenery,

buildings, seasons or weather
3. Theme C..the action; the basic story line of a play
4. Plot D..meaning of a play; the main idea or lesson to

be learned from a play
5. Dialogue E..the people (sometimes animals or

ideas) portrayed by the actors in the play
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DO THIS
Task 3: PLAY WITH WORDS
Directions: Write a word/phrase that can be associated with a word PLAY. Write your
answers in your notebook.
Task 4: UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS
Direction: Arrange the letters in Column A to identify what is described in Column B.
A B
1. EECNS is one part of the action usually

happening in a particular place and time
2. MONULOEOG a long speech by a single character
3. IALODEGU is what the characters say which reveal

their personalities
4. WAYRIHTPLG author of the play
5. TAC is a group of two or more scenes that

form a major division of a play
6. TINGSET is where and when the play takes place
7. ASTEG RECIDNOTIS describes details of the setting and

sound effects as well as directing the
actors on how to speak their lines
8. HEMET is a statement about life around which

the playwright builds the play
9. ALPY is a form of story telling in which actors

make the characters come alive through
speech (dialogue) and action (stage
direction)
10.ARTEGYD a drama which shows downfall or death

of a tragic hero or Main character
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EXPLORE
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Great! You did a wonderful job of
providing possible solutions in the first two
activities. Now, let us
connect your responses
to the following
questions. Write your
answers
in your notebook.
Task 5: Start Your Story

Directions: Choosing the right setting is important to set the mood of the story. Can you think
of an interesting setting for the kind of situations listed? Write your answers in
your notebook.
1. A couple who Place:
are deeply in love Time:
Mood____________________________________
2. A child inherits Place:

an old chest that Time:
contains magical Mood:___________________________________
power.
3. A new discovery Place:

that could make Time:
the character Mood:___________________________________
disappear and go
back time
4. A character Place:
trying to get out of Time:
the Mood:___________________________________
place he/she does
not know
5. A character who Place:

hides from Time:
frightening Mood:___________________________________
creature
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Task 6: Character Design
Directions: Given the situation below, name two main and one supporting characters.
Describe each of them.
Situation: A lady is in love with a guy who is madly in love with the lady’s best friend.
Character Traits
Character 1
Character 2
Character 3
Task 7: Plot Your Story

Directions: Using the event/graphic organizer, write different scenes based on the situation
given in Task 6. Arrange them in a chronological order.
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Task 8: Director’s Notes

DIRECTIONS: Using one of the scenes in Task 7, create a dialogue and stage directions.
Write your answers in your notebook. You may add more dialogues.
Stage Direction: ___________________________________________________

Character 1.
:_______________________________________________________ Character
2:________________________________________________________
Character
3:________________________________________________________
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KEEP THIS IN MIND
Well done! You have successfully made
a meaningful connection after answering the
previous activities. Now you are all set for the
discussion about writing a one-act play.
⚫ What is drama?
The word drama comes from the Greek word “dran” which means “deed” or
“action.” Drama is written to be performed by actors and watched by an audience.
Two Types of Drama
Tragedy shows the downfall or death of a tragic hero, or main character. In
ancient Greek plays, the hero was a good person brought down by a tragic flaw, or
defect in character. In a modern plays, the hero can be a normal person destroyed by
an evil in society. It emphasizes human greatness. Tragedy shows the downfall or
death of a tragic hero, or main character. In ancient Greek plays, the hero was a good
person brought down by a tragic flaw, or defect in character. In a modern plays, the
hero can be a normal person destroyed by an evil in society.
Comedy often shows a conflict between opposite age groups, genders, or
personality types. The typical comedies involve confusion, jokes, and a happy ending. It
stresses human weaknesses.1
How is a play written?
• The author of a play is called a playwright. Everything a playwright writes must
appear onstage.
• A play in written form is called a script.
• The playwright must write the dialogue, or what the characters say to each other
in conversation, as well as the stage directions, which tells how the play is to be
performed.
Dialogue
• Dialogue is what the characters say, and it is used to reveal their personalities =
Character Traits.
• The name of the character who is to speak is listed usually in bold at the start of a
line, followed by a colon.
• Every time the speaker changes, a new line is started. Dialogue is necessary in
order to develop conflict and advance the plot.
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Staging a play
• Drama is more than just the words on a page. The production of a play involves
directing the way the characters move, what they wear, the lighting, and the
scenery.
• Staging is the practice of putting on the play. Some of the details of staging may
be included in the stage directions; however, the director and the producer take
what the playwright has described and bring it to life with their own ideas.
Sets
• Sets are the scenery, backdrops, and furniture that create the setting. • A
production may have different sets for different scenes. For example, some scenes
may take place outside in the street, while others may take place in a character’s
living room. Some scenes may take place during the day, while others may take
place at night.
Props
• Props are things like books, telephones, dishes, and other items that actors use
onstage during the performance to support the action.
Stage directions
• Stage directions are notes in the script usually written in italics and enclosed in
parentheses or brackets. They usually describe where and when a scene takes
place (setting), how the characters should say their lines, and how the characters
should move onstage. They may explain the character’s mood or how the
character is feeling.
⚫ effects.
Stage directions may also describe sets, costumes, props, lighting, and sound
⚫ Stage directions use certain terms to describe the stage. 2
Dramatization
• Some plays are completely new works. Other plays are adapted from novels, short
stories, or even from nonfiction. A playwright takes scenes, characters, and action
from an existing work and turns them into a play, or dramatizes them.
How is a play divided?
• A play is largely divided up into parts, or acts. The number of acts in a production
can range from one to five, depending on how a writer structures the outline of
the story. The length of time for an act to be performed can range from 30 to 90
minutes.
• Acts may be further divided into scenes; in classical theatre each regrouping
between entrances and exits of actors is a scene, while today it describes a
quick change of setting.
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“Lesson Plan Elements of Drama | Play (Theatre) | Genre”, n.d. Accessed July 20, 2020.
https://www.scribd.com/document/414160903/Lesson-Plan-Elements-of-Drama.
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Theater Etiquette
All of the people involved in the production, both cast and crew, work very hard to be
sure they give a great performance.
It is the job of the audience members to help the performers give their best performance
possible. The audience can do this by practicing the rules of theater etiquette, which is how the
audience should behave when watching a play.3
Rules of Theater Etiquette
• Be on time to the theater. Turn off cell phones upon arrival.
• Be quiet so other around you can hear the performance.
• You should use the restroom before the show begins, and not get out of your seat while
the show is being performed.
• You should not eat, chew gum, or drink any beverages while watching the show. • While it
is appropriate to respond to funny, shocking, or entertaining moments out loud, you should
respect others around you and their enjoyment of the play by not responding with loud,
inappropriate reactions.4
When Should You Applaud?
Stand and applaud if you really thought the show was great. That is a called a standing
ovation, and it honors the actors who worked so hard to give a great performance.
It is customary to applause at the end of songs, and at the curtain call, when the actors
come out to take their final bows. Throughout the show, audience members may choose to
applaud when something particularly Outstanding has just been performed. Do not whistle or
scream out to the performers except for a Bravo(slideplayer.com).
Tips on How to Get Started Writing
1. Reading is necessary. Read works of famous writers for reference.
2. The plot of a one- act play is short. It focuses on the main character or a single
incident or goal.
3. Characterization is about whose story to portray and whose point of view prevails that
will be your main character.
4. A character must have a goal. The main character should reach his/her goal no
matter what happened even if there are challenges along the way.
5. Conflict is the heart of any story and how the main character faces and overcomes it.
Keep in mind that the obstacles get harder the next time.
6. Remember that in one-act play you must reach the climax quickly.
7. You must develop characters; both main and supporting. They should have strengths
and weaknesses. These techniques should be used to build your characters. 8. The
setting must play an important part in the play. It may be simple and require audience’s
imagination.
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“Theater Etiquette | Play (Theatre) | Genre”, n.d. Accessed July 20, 2020. https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/theatre
etiquette-101/#:~:text=Define%20theatre%20etiquette,person%20in%20the%20theatrical%20world 4 A Journey through
Anglo- American Literature Learner’s Material. Almonte, Liza R., et al. 2015. Pasig City. Department of Education.
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9. Scene should be outlined. As the basic unit of a drama within a play. Each scene
should include a conflict involving a main character pursuing to reach his/her
goal. You must have also a list of obstacles that stand in the main character’s
way into each scene.
10. When you write, bear in mind that it will not be perfect the first time through. If you
need to rewrite, that is fine.5
SUM UP
You are
almost
done
with this
module. You
know already
the different
elements of a play. You have the
knowledge of the different parts of the
play. Now let us review the thing you have
learned.
A drama or play is a form of storytelling in which actors make the characters

come alive through speech (dialogue) and action (stage directions). Every performance
of a play is different, even if the same actors perform the same play many times.
Performances are influenced by the audience. To be a part of an audience is
different from reading a play alone. The response of the audience will also affect our
own response. For example, we laugh louder when the rest of the audience is laughing,
too. (slideplayer.com)
APPLY WHAT
YOU HAVE LEARNED
Task 9: Writing a one Act Play
Directions: Write a short one act play which involves five (5) characters. Choose a topic to
write from the following themes.
a. A man meets a woman he fell in love with. He later finds out that the woman is the
daughter of a man he fired because of incompetence at work.
b. A new student in school ranks first in his/ her former school. He/ She wants to
maintain his/her rank.
c. A student is accused cheating during the final exam which endangers his/ her
scholarship.
d. Someone is pretending to be someone else so that people around accept his/ her.
e. A learner is an Aeta who intends to study in an exclusive school.
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2015. Sampaloc, Manila. Rex Book Store, Inc.
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Rubrics in Writing a One-Act Play
CRITERIA Excee Meets Working Below
ds 10 7pts. Toward 3pts.
pts. s 5pts.
Plot makes sense.
Characters are believable for the

situation. They are well-developed and
have motivation for their actions.
Expositions provide enough background

on the character and setting for the play to
make sense.
Drama has a conflict that gets introduced

in the inciting incident.
Tensions/ suspense increases

through complications in rising action.
Drama has a climax that is the highest

point of suspense/ tension or a turning
point.
Falling action ties up loose ends and

possibly shows how the conflict is won
or lost.
The resolution gives the play an

ending and includes a button at the
end to give a feeling of satisfaction or
completion.
The play shows action rather than telling

us about it.
The play can be produced on a stage

in front of a live audience.
REFLECT
REFLECT
Well done! You have shown great

improvement after accomplishing all the
tasks in each lesson. This time you will
reflect on your work and rate your
confidence.
Task 10: What Do I Think?
Directions: Think back on the task you have just finished and answer the
following questions. Do this in your notebook.
1. What did you find more interesting and enjoyable in this lesson?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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2. Which activities help you improve your writing skills?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ 3.
What skills do you expect to improve the next lesson?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
LEARN MORE
Task 11: Complete the crossword puzzle by filling in the word/s that fit/s the clue.
DRAMATIC PLAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

123
45
89
10 11 12
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to reveal their personalities
5. the hero or heroine in a play

8. the scenery, backdrops, and furniture
DOWN:
that create the setting.
1. a play in a written form
11. comes from the Greek word “dran” which
3. a division of the play means “deed”
ACROSS:
4. what the characters say, and it is used
7. the author of the play
2. shows a downfall or death of a hero, or
9. the villain in a play
main character 6. a play that was once a
10. tells how the play is performed
novel, short story, folk tale, biography, or
13. place where a drama is performed
other type of writing
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ASSESS
WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED
Task 12: Multiple Choice
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
the answers in your notebook.
1. A story that is written to be performed or acted out is called_________.

A. Drama B. Narrative C. Poetry D. Prose
2. _____________ is the person who writes a play.
A. . Audience B. Character C. Director D. Playwright
3. From Romeo and Juliet------ Juliet speaks her thoughts aloud when she learns that
Romeo is the son of her family’s enemy. What type of speech is revealed in the scene? A.
Dialogue B. Monologue C. Script D. Soliloquy
4. It is called the exchange of spoken words between two or more characters in a play.
A. Dialogue B. Scene C. Script D. Setting
5. “ To be, or not to be---- that is the question:
Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles
And by opposing end them. “ Taken from Hamlet by William Shakespeare The
above speech is an example of _______.
A. Aside B. Dialogue C. Monologue D. Soliloquy
6. Which of the following statement is TRUE about drama?
A. It is meant to be performed on stage.
B. It is a story enacted onstage for a live audience.
C. It is a form of storytelling in which actors make the characters come alive
through speech and actions.
D. All of the above
7. A/n ____________ is a person or other being in a play.
A. Audience B. Character C. Director D. Playwright
8. A One-Act play should __________.
A. have one central plot B. focus on the setting only C. be longer than full length play
D. follow the standard format of a poetry 9. In drama,__________ is the heart of a play.
A. character B. conflict C. setting D. theme
10. MALDANG: (Her voice is as big as her body.) And who, Mister Hugo is going
to wash these dishes?
UGONG: (In a much lower tone) You are the woman. You should do all the house
work.
The italicized words are the examples of ______________.
A. Conversation B. Dialogue C. Script D. Stage Directions
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GLOSSARY
Curtain Call- the appearance of one or more performers on stage after a
performance to acknowledge the audience applause (Merriam Webster n.d.)
Standing Ovation- a period of prolonged applause during which those in the crowd
or audience rise to their feet (Merriam Webster n.d.)
Theatre Etiquette –the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or
prescribed by authority to be observed in theatre (Merriam Webster n.d.)
ANSWER KEY
Task 1: Try Me
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D
6. D 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. B
Task 2: Find My Match!

1. E 2.B 3. D 4. C 5.A
Task 4: Do This : Unscramble the words
1. scene 2. monologue 3.dialogue 4. playwright 5. act 2. setting 7. stage directions 8. theme
9. play 10. tragedy
Task 11: Learn More: Dramatic Word Puzzle

1. script 6. dramatization 11. drama
2. strategy 7. playwright 12. comedy
3. act 8. sets 13. theater
4. dialogue 9. antagonist
5. protagonist 10. stage direction
Task 12: Assess What You Have Learned

1. A 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C
6. D 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. D
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REFERENCES
A Journey through Anglo- American Literature Learner’s Material . Almonte, Liza R., et al.
2015. Pasig City. Department of Education.
“Essential English Worktext in Literarature and Language”. De Vera, Estrella E., Francisco,
Nelda R. & Gonzales, Carolina T. 2015. Sampaloc, Manila. Rex Book Store, Inc.
“Lesson Plan Elements of Drama | Play (Theatre) | Genre”, n.d. Accessed July 20, 2020.
https://www.scribd.com/document/414160903/Lesson-Plan-Elements-of-Drama.
“Theater Etiquette | Play (Theatre) | Genre”, n.d. Accessed July 20, 2020.
https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/theatre-etiquette
101/#:~:text=Define%20theatre%20etiquette,person%20in%20the%20theatrical%20world.
“Wording the World:The Art of Creative Writing” by Aguila, A. A. et. al, copyright 2017 by C & E
Publishing, Inc.
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Grade 11-Creative Writing

Published in the Philippines

This English Learning Kit is published to be utilized by the Department of

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this learning resource may be

Development Team of English Learning Kit

Writers: Juliet C. Magbanua, Marlene L. Pineda

Illustrators: Armand Glenn S. Lapor, Mark T. Dasa, John Bermudo, Joven

Division Quality Assurance Team: Lilibeth E. Larupay, Ruby Therese P. Almencion,

Grade 11-Creative Writing

Welcome to Grade 11 Creative Writing.

The English Learning Kit aims to guide our learners in accomplishing

For the learning facilitator:

For the learner:

Grade 11-Creative Writing

Writing One-Act Play

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. _________ are/is the people acting in play.

Task 2: Find My Match!

1. Character A..refers to the words written by the playwright

2. Setting B..descriptions of landscape, scenery,

3. Theme C..the action; the basic story line of a play

4. Plot D..meaning of a play; the main idea or lesson to

5. Dialogue E..the people (sometimes animals or

1. EECNS is one part of the action usually

2. MONULOEOG a long speech by a single character

3. IALODEGU is what the characters say which reveal

4. WAYRIHTPLG author of the play

5. TAC is a group of two or more scenes that

6. TINGSET is where and when the play takes place

7. ASTEG RECIDNOTIS describes details of the setting and

8. HEMET is a statement about life around which

9. ALPY is a form of story telling in which actors

10.ARTEGYD a drama which shows downfall or death

Task 5: Start Your Story

2. A child inherits Place:

3. A new discovery Place:

5. A character who Place:

Task 7: Plot Your Story

Task 8: Director’s Notes

Stage Direction: ___________________________________________________

⚫ Stage directions use certain terms to describe the stage. 2

A drama or play is a form of storytelling in which actors make the characters

Plot makes sense.

Characters are believable for the

Expositions provide enough background

Drama has a conflict that gets introduced

Tensions/ suspense increases

Drama has a climax that is the highest

Falling action ties up loose ends and

The resolution gives the play an

The play shows action rather than telling

The play can be produced on a stage

Well done! You have shown great

DRAMATIC PLAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

5. the hero or heroine in a play

1. A story that is written to be performed or acted out is called_________.

Task 2: Find My Match!