Ying Wa College

2019 – 2020
S2 English Language
Writing 4 – Play Script
Writing Plan (a)

Name:______________________ Class: _______ ( ) Date: ________________

Writing Task

After reading The Merchant of Venice, you feel that the story’s plot can be changed. You now have a
chance to change the story by writing a new play script:

a) Writing an alternative ending scene

b) Choose at least 3 characters from The Merchant of Venice and write a new scene in an alternative
setting*: modern setting / Harry Potter setting / Percy Jackson Greek mythology setting / Marvel
Cinematic Universe / a setting of your choice (send an email to your English teacher to ask)

Task 1: Before you start to write, ponder upon the following questions below as you plan for your play
script.

1. Do you want a happy / sad ending?

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2. What if the Duke does not play a part in the story?

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3. Would there be alternative to that pound of flesh?

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4. How else could The Merchant of Venice have ended?

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5. Which characters should be the focus?

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6. Which sections would you need to elaborate on? Which parts should you cut?

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Task 2: List out the sequence of what happens in your story here.

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