Screenplays are written in a format that separates the story into various parts, including scene directions, action, characters, dialogue, and transitions. Take a few minutes to review the sample script. This sample script describes the fundamentals of writing a screenplay.

Assignment Directions
Write an original short screenplay using the standard script format described above.

The script should be at least one complete scene (3 to 5 pages). It must be set in a minimal of three locations. (Different rooms in your home or school can serve as different locations for this assignment.) The script must feature at least two characters and dialogue.