SCRIPTWRITING FOR

TV-BASED INSTRUCTION (TBI)

MATERIALS
Ma. Julie Anne C. Gajes
Teacher III, Bonfal National High School

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Approaches in Developing Scripts

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Approaches in Developing Scripts

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Approaches in Developing Scripts

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 PRINCIPLES IN
WRITING FOR TV
(As compiled by Merlie Lango EdD)
APPROACHES IN DEVELOPING
SCRIPTS

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

LANGUAGE, GRAMMAR,
AND PUNCTUATION

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Write as you speak in simple

sentences; formal grammar and
syntax are inappropriate and avoid
highly specialized terms, unless they
are explained.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Test your script as you write – run

your eyes as you murmur under
your breath and read the script
aloud.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Use precise, clear language.

Write for one listener – not a
crowd. Treat them as an individual
and you will build a loyal
audience.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Write thoughtfully, slowly in small

chucks.
Give the listeners enough time to
chew the message over.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Think of the listener. Assess the

script from the position/point of
view of the listener.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Avoid abstractions – show, don’t

tell. Let the listener imagine and
create images in the minds. Make
them look, not simply listen.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Don’t overload your script/texts

with so many information.
Simplify or round numbers. Say,
nearly 15 million, instead of 14,
990.00.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Avoid repetitive terms, overused

words, and tongue twisters.

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FOR TELEVISION

Expand and elaborate; don’t

assume that everyone knows the
background or related topic.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Write short sentences using the

“active voice”

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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

U s e t h e p r e s e n t t e n s e wh e r e
possible.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

Punctuate to suit your own reading

style.

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 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPTWRITING
FOR TELEVISION

KISS
(Keep It Short and Simple)
Short and Simple But Clear and
Concise

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 Guidelines in
Preparing a
TV Script
PRINCIPLES IN WRITING FOR
RADIO

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Learning ENGLISH 1
Area/Grade Level
Quarter/MELC QUARTER 3, MELC 1
Number
Objective TO RECOGNIZE RHYMING
WORDS IN NURSERY RHYMES,
POEMS, AND SONG HEARD

Scriptwriter MA. JULIE ANNE C. GAJES

Font: Times New Roman

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