SHS

Creative Writing
Module 7: Conceptualizing a
character/setting/plot for a one-act
play
Creative Writing
Grade 11/12– Module 7: Conceptualizing a character/setting/plot for a
one-act play
First Edition, 2020

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 Creative Writing
Module 7: Conceptualizing a
character/setting/plot for a one-
act play
 Target

In the last module which you worked on, you were taught about intertextuality
and how it works as an effective technique in crafting a piece of drama.

You were able to understand deeper the various types of intertextualites and
how they actually function to help the writer craft a richer and more meaningful piece
of literary output.

Now with your knowledge on the basics of drama and intertextualities, it is

now time for you to take a flight on your own and start to conceptualize a drama for
a one-act play.

In this module which you are about to tackle, you will be given the opportunity
to conceptualize a one-act play.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. conceptualize characters, setting, and plot for a one-act play

(HUMSS_CW/MPIj-IIc-17);
2. construct narrative sketches for a one-act play, specifically along characters,
setting, and plot.

You may start now with the module. Be sure to follow all instructions and
try to understand all the lessons as best as you could.
Enjoy learning and good luck!
 CONCEPTUALIZING CHARACTERS, SETTING & PLOT
FOR A ONE-ACT PLAY

In the previous module, you were introduced to the concepts and ideas on
what is intertextuality. You also had a thorough understanding on the different types
of intertextuality.

In this module, you will learn more about one-act play and also conceptualize
characters, setting and plot for such a drama production.

Jumpstart

To jumpstart the lesson, do the following activities. Have fun and

good luck!

Activity 1: Character Assassination

Directions: Identify the character referred to by the descriptions and/or
famous lines/dialogues given in every item. Place your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s….

Answer: _______________________________

2. “Si Kuya Cardo talaga! Hay naku!”

Answer: _______________________________

3. I have a scar on my forehead the shape of a lightning bolt. It was left by Lord
Voldemort as a result of his failed murder attempt on me when I was a baby.
Answer: _______________________________

4. When I was born, I could instantly walk and talk and it was even I who chose my
name. I am a famous Ilocano epic hero.
Answer: _______________________________

5. I am the wife of the vampire Edward. At the end of the novel trilogy, I was
transformed by Edward into a vampire, a decision he has to make to save me from
my death.
Answer: _______________________________

6. I am a ninja who aims to become a great Hokage in the future. As part of my

trainings, I first mastered the technique called Kage Bunshin which replicates my
self and evenly distributes my Chakra during a fight.
Answer: _______________________________

7. I am a the red-head power forward of Shohoku High School basketball team; I

always regard myself as ‘genius’ but actually I am not. I play basketball to impress
and win the love of Haruko.
Answer: _______________________________
8. They call me the ‘caped crusader’; I protect Gotham City from the evils of the Joker,
the Catwoman and other villains.
Answer: _______________________________

9. I own Stark Industries, a world leader in weapons manufacturing; I invented the

iron suit, a weaponized body armor which could fly. I snapped Thanos out of
existence.
Answer: _______________________________

10. They call me the ‘web slinger’. I got this special powers when I got bitten by a
radioactive spider when I was in an educational tour at Oscorp Laboratories. I believe
in my uncle Ben’s philosophy: With great powers come great responsibilities.
Answer: _______________________________

Were you able to answer them all correctly?

What you have just worked on is all about characters in popular stories,
cartoons, movies, and TV series. So by now you have a slight idea on how to
characterize.

Now let us take the activity farther. Answer the next activity.

Activity 2: Set the Stage, Please?

Directions: Figure out the setting of the stage based on the dialogues and
stage directions. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Place your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

Kyle : (sits down on the sofa then grabs a magazine to read from the coffee
table) There’s nothing here worth reading. (checks his watch) What’s
taking her so long. We are late already. (stands up)
Shane : (enters from left) I’m here now, honey.
Kyle : What took you so long to dress up, darling? I’ve been waiting here for
almost an hour now. I told you to dress up two hours ago.
Shane : As if you don’t know your wife’s morning routine? I still have my morning
yoga, then water my plants and then check my…
Kyle : Cut it off! Come on, let’s go. We’re late already!

1. The dialogue between Kyle and Shane is typical between husband and wife. Where
do you think is the setting of the scene?
A. Bedroom C. Kitchen
B. Living Room D. Terrace

Troy : (joins the line and stands behind Leo; whispers to Leo) The food they serve
here sucks, dude!
Leo : There you go again, rich kid! (faces Troy with a furiuos look) Troy, ma men, you
have to accept that you are no longer in a private school. You are here in a public
school! Now if you can’t take the sudden changes in your life, and that includes
coming to this public school, I advise you to drop out and get lost. Got it?

2. The dialogue between Troy and Leo shows tension between the two. Based on the
dialogues, where do you think is the setting of the scene?
A. Classroom C. School Gym
B. Principal’s Office D. School Canteen
 Coach : (shouts angrily) Harder! You bunch of losers! If you wanna win you have to train
harder! Push yourselves to the limits!
TJ : (approaches Coach) Coach, can we have a water break please?
Coach : Whaaaaat? Waterbreak? (looks at TJ with wide eyes) You haven’t even sweated a
mongo bean after running around the court perimeter three times and now you’re
asking for a waterbreak?

3. Based on the dialogues between the coach and TJ, where do you think is the
setting of the scene?
A. School Library C. School Gym
B. Principal’s Office D. Guidance Office

Mrs Marquez : (points at Mark) You are a filthy liar! You deliberately pushed my son
into the pit !
Mrs Lim : (stands up and raises her voice) Don’t you dare point fingers at my
son like that! It was your son who provoked my son in the first place!
(faces Madam Cardinez) Madam, if there is someone here who deserves
punishment I believe it is Liam (looks at Liam with contempt)
Mrs Marquez : I strongly disagree, madam! Mrs Lim’s son is the reason why Mark
suffered the injuries. Mark should be expelled from this school for
gross misconduct!

4. Based on the dialogues between the Mrs. Lim and Mrs. Marquez, where do you
think is the setting of the scene?
A. Principal’s Office C. School Clinic
B. Guardhouse D. School Gym

Tatay : (pulls the blinds to let sunshine in and opens the windows for fresh
air) How are you feeling now, baby? (checks her forehead for
temperature) No more fever, eh? I guess you’ll be up and running in
no time!
Nadia : (raises herself and sits down on her bed) When will mama be home, Tay? I
miss her so much. (starts to cry)
Tatay : (Hugs Nadia) The embassy said they are already coordinating with the
Saudi government for the release of your mother. Hush now baby, don’t
cry. Your mom will be safe. God will protect her.

5. Based on the dialogues between the father and child Nadia, where do you think is
the setting of the scene?
A. Bedroom C. Kitchen
B. Living Room D. Terrace

How many correct answers did you get this time?

If you got them correctly, congratulate yourself! You can picture a settings of
a stage production.

Let’s do the last activity before you proceed to the lesson proper.
Activity 3: Lets Reconstruct It!
Directions: In every item is a famous drama or a story. Place the plot in order
by putting the letters corresponding to that part of the plot in the story. Place
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

A. Introduction C. Rising Action E. Falling Action

B. Exciting Force D. Climax F. Denouement

1. Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare

Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, discovers the party crashing of the

______________ Montagues. Fighting ensues and Tybalt killed Mercutio. Romeo avenged
Mercutio by killing Tybalt. The prince of Verona banished Romeo from
Verona as a punishment.

Unknown to the Capulets that Juliet was already secretly

______________ married to Romeo, a wedding is set for Juliet to Count Paris. Juliet
escapes this wedding by orchestrating a fake death in connivance with
Friar Laurence.

______________ Romeo and Juliet married in a secret ceremony. The decision was
made for fear that their parents would never consent to a Capulet-
Montague marriage.

News reaches Romeo that Juliet is already dead though she was
______________
only asleep. Romeo secretly goes to the Capulet burial vault takes his
life by drinking poison. Juliet wakes up from her slumber. She was so
sorrowful of Romeo’s death and decided to commit suicide thus ending
her life. Father Laurence tells the whole story to both families who
decided to end their feud once and for all.

Romeo meets Juliet in the masquerade ball. He forget Rosaline

______________ and the two fell inlove with each other.

Romeo shows his love for Rosaline. However, his love falls apart
______________ as Rosaline declares that she will never marry. Mercutio laughs at
Romeo’s tragic love for Rosaline but helps Romeo to feel better by
crashing into the Capulet masquerade ball. Romeo consents.

2. New Yorker in Tondo by Marcelino Agana Jr.

Kikay wakes up and immediately entertains her visitors. The three were
so surprised of Kikay’s transformation. She doesn’t want to be called
Kikay, instead call her Francesca. She kept on comparing New York with
______________ Tondo, and how wonderful life is in the US. Nena tried to pull Kikay to
her old self by reminiscing the memories of them under the mango tree.
Nena and Totoy went out of the house to pay a visit of the said mango
tree.
 Mrs. Mendoza continued to entertain the visitors. Tony, Nena, and Totoy
______________ were all ears to Mrs. Mendoza as they were fascinated of her stories
about Kikay having transformed so differently.

Nena, together with friend Totoy, arrived. Nena is Tony’s girlfriend which
he kept secret to Kikay. Nena intends to use the opprotunity to surprise
______________ Kikay that she and Tony are already engaged. Tony was uneasy of the
presence of Nena.

Tony visits Kikay after receiving news that she has already arrived home
from New York. Kikay was asleep when he arrived so Kikay’s mother,
______________ Mrs Mendoza, entertains him with talks about the shocking changes in
Kikay’s attitude and behavior. Tony and Kikay got secretly engaged
before Kikay went to New York.

______________ Kikay realizes her mistakes. She asks for Tony’s forgiveness and
promised to be her old self again. The Kikay who loved Tony and the
Kikay everybody in Tondo knew.

Alone together at last, Tonny makes his move of reminding Kikay

about their relatinoship. Kikay mocks him and called it a childish game.
She said she could not imagine herself getting married to a Tondo boy.
______________ Nena and Totoy arrives. Thinking that it’s about time to share it, Nena
breaks the news to Kikay about her engagement with Tony. Kikay was
surprised and got furious about it. Fighting ensued between the two
girls. Th two boys took sides. This was an opportunity for Totoy to tell
his love to Nena. Nena and Totoy left the two.

Discover

By now you already have a slight idea on how to go about

conceptualizing your own drama. In this part, you are going to read more
about character, setting, and plot as important elements in a One-Act play
production. Good luck!

DEVELOPING CHARACTERS FOR A DRAMA

You have studied in the previous modules that characters play a crucial role
in the development of a drama. In the module, you also learned the different types of
characters based on how they are placed within the framework of the plot.

However, it is not enough that you have a character in your drama. As a writer
with consciousness of craft, you must develop characters which are effective in their
roles and will have captivating and strong appeal to the audience when they are
played on stage. Without effective and strong characters, a plot is up to fail and no
one would want to watch your drama.

With this in mind, the crafting of captivating and compelling characters on the
get-go of your drama production is very indispensable. This is your responsibility as
the playwright.

To begin with, an outline of the plot of the story is a great starter, but this is
not enough. You have to remember that characters must be able to engage the
audience into the story. Remember the rule: Characters are the driving force in any
story. Hence, making them interesting begins at the early writing process of your
script.

CONCEPTUALIZATION

The first step into the development of characters in a drama after the plot
outline is to conceptualize the characters. Conceptualization of characters in a story
demands from the writer the creation of details about a character's life and even the
character’s history. Common conceptualization practice among writers is giving the
character a life and form. Physical attributes, skills, and abilities are important
matters to handle before proceeding to other vital information about the character’s
other backgrounds in the story.

When conceptualizing, you as the writer has to make sure that the characters
you are crafting fit accordingly into the setting. Conceptualizing a character is highly
parallel with the setting and these two elements intertwine to create a plausible
action in the plot. Hence, information about the character and how the character
interacts within the setting is created during the conceptualization process.

Another pointer to remember is the fact that characters are created to help
drive the story forward in an acceptable manner as they create tension for audiences.

Let us take for example the characters of Kikay, Tony, Nena, and Totoy in the
one-act play “New Yorker in Tondo” (Jumpstart Activity No. 3). The romantic conflict
lies on the secrets of the four characters. If Kikay felt nothing after Nena’s revelation
of the secret love affair with Tony, the audience would have felt disappointed. If Totoy
did not confess his feelings to Nena, she would have wallowed forever in bitterness
of Tony’s betrayal of her love and the audiences would have commented “Whaaaaat?”.
However, its playwright Marcelino Agana Jr., played the characters so well
and made them think like real people do and made them move and think of a way to
resolve their conflicts in a realistic and highly believable manner. These were all
created as part of conceptualization of characters.

When creating your characters, it is good to think outside the box. You may
use characters who are most likely able to produce surprise on part of the audience.
You may add contrasting characters also. This style adds layer of tension on the plot.
Refrain from creating characters who are predictable, agreeable, and similar with
other characters. They usually create sense of boredom on part of the audience.
CREATE A BACKSTORY

Another way to help you in conceptualizing character is by creating a

backstory. You should always remember that we all have life experiences which
influence our behavior. Sometimes a character’s reaction to a situation in the drama
could be a direct result of something in their past. Backstories clear the doubts inside
the minds of the audience as it serves the purpose of explaining why the character
behave in such manner.

Backstories are vital to characters as it forms the essence of who they really
are in the drama. With conceptualization and a good backstory, characters stay
consistent in the script.

CHARACTER MOTIVATIONS

Every character in a drama must serve a purpose and a goal within the
framework of the story. These characters have needs and desires which actually help
drive the plot of the drama. This is what you call character motivation.

Let us take for example the one-act play by Alberto S. Florentino “The World
is an Apple”. The characters are driven by their own desires. Either for good or for
bad, each character happens to have personal motivations corresponding to their
actions. Mario decides to go back to his ‘old ways’ for the sake of saving his sick
daughter Tita; Gloria, Mario’s wife, tries her best to keep him away from Pablo for
fear that he might go back to his ‘old ways’; and Pablo wanted Mario to ‘reunite’ with
him in his evil dealings with his promise of good life and obviously for his personal
gains at the risk of Mario’s life doing the ‘dirty’ job. Each character has his or her
own motivations and these motivations make them unique and help drive the plot
into action.

Conceptualizing and giving a backstory give a lively and colorful stance for a
character but adding the character’s wants, needs, and goals into the script will help
create a forward movement for the plot in a touching fashion.

However, do not forget: a single goal tied to the plot unifies all the characters
but there must always be individual goals for every character for these goals shall
create the dynamics between characters and shall eventually hook audiences more
into the story.

SHOW THE CHARACTERS

Conceptualizing the motivations and backstories are important. They help

create characters. But remember, these are just abstract ideas. Showing them to the
audience is another matter for the writer to hurdle.

You convey these abstract ideas to your audiences by creating what is called
a character development, the process of crafting a unique, three-dimensional
character with a personality, depth, and motivations. A character’s personality is
conveyed through the way he or she speaks, moves, and interacts with others, along
with mannerisms and expressions. These may sound way insignificant, but they play
a big role in creating that personality needed. The personality is crafted through a
process called characterization.
 In the world of play production, the sense of anxiety is usually portrayed by
the fidgety characters. On the other hand, a seemingly irrational fear shown by a
character indicates a painful past in the life of the character. Injured characters walk
and talk differently; a bullied character is quicker to stand up for other people; shy
type characters quickly blend into a scene and the confident ones are more energetic
and easily draw attention.

If you can create characters like these, your characters have already taken
form and depth. These makes your character more life-like to your audiences by
these time.

Your teacher may have said before that all elements in the story work together
to help craft a wonderful story. Such idea is true. However, as writers with
consciousness of the craft, it is vital to develop your characters in the scriptwriting
phase. Conceptualizing characters to look real and feel real starts with the script. As
to how you develop these characters spells the outcome of either you make or break
the drama production.

DEVELOPING THE SETTING OF THE DRAMA

The setting is a very important element in a drama. Setting, in the case of a

drama production, is concretely visible to the audiences and not merely a creative
mental picture which is usually its effect in a narrative work like in short stories and
novels. The setting plays a big part also in the stage production and other technical
elements so there is always a careful consideration to it. With all these into attention,
you as a writer, must give the element of setting a proper attention in the script right
from the very start.

A setting is simply defined as the environment in which an event takes place.

Setting can be any specific information like Aringay National High School, Aringay,
La Union, Year 1989 or it could also be a simple description like a bahay kubo in the
middle of dark, stormy night.

There are many aspects into which a writer could develop his or her setting:
historical period, geographic location and physical landscape, the weather and
climate, societal and cultural surroundings, or simply the time of the day. All of these
are potential aspects in creating an effective setting which contribute to the creation
of a backdrop for the drama.

A. Geographic Location: Your drama might be set in a real place like a particular
barangay or a province or city. This place can be found in the real world and one can
always check it on the map.

B. Physical Location: This refers to the immediate surroundings of the character

which is important to highlight like a character’s room or any part of the house.

C. Physical Environment: This aspect of setting is in the natural world; characters

are usually affected by forces of nature and that includes the weather or climate.

D. Time Period: This aspect pertains to the historical period but it can also be a
season of the year (Summer), a time of the year (Christmas) or time of a day (evening).
E. Social and Cultural Environment: This aspect is interconnected with
geographical location and time period. Social and cultural environment reflects
societal norms and trends in your drama. Say for example the drama is set in a high
school campus in the mid-90s. Societal norms and trends specific to teenagers
during those times is highly reflective in your drama.

Importance of the Setting

It is the function of the setting to provide a backdrop for actions to happen on

the characters. It is the setting’s role to provide not just a factual information but
also to create a sense of mood and emotional impact in the drama. You have to
remember that the setting interplays with the characters and plot all the time. These
‘big three’ always go together. When they interplay, emotional appeal comes out and
produces an impact to the audience.

Choosing your Setting

When developing a setting for your drama script, you ask the following
questions to yourself as the writer.

A. Is there a need for specific setting?

Put in mind that there are two types of setting you can always choose from
when you talk about specific setting: the integral setting and the backdrop setting.
Integral setting refers to a specific place and time. Further, integral setting dictates
societal elements in the drama like the characters’ fashion and their language and
expressions. On the other hand, backdrop setting is generic, say for example, the
setting of the drama takes place in an unnamed barangay with no specific time
reference.

B. Is your setting real or imaginary?

As a writer, you always put into consideration where the actions of the
characters take place. Will these actions take place in a real world or simply an
imaginary one? If you choose real world, this is not a big problem as you can always
choose any place plotted in a map. However, if you intend to create an imaginary
world, you will have the need to undergo a process called “world building” which is
quite a tedious work for the writer. Most science fiction writers undergo this setting
development process.

C. Does the setting support the actions in the plot?

As a rule, for a writer, always put in mind that setting should always
complement the plot. The setting supports the development of tension and conflict
from the exciting incident leading to the rising action until the climax and falling
action. with this, it is your job as a writer to decide what setting can enhance a
turning point in your drama.

D. Does the setting support character actions and development?

The setting is always experienced by the audience through your character’s
actions. With this, make sure then that the setting has the potential to enhance the
character’s motivation and goals, because such shall provide the framework for the
character’s quest in the drama.

E. Is there a need to do research for the setting?

The creation of realistic and vividly detailed setting is the result of a good
research. For example, you are writing a historical drama set in World War II
Philippines, doing a research to discover how Philippines looks back then is a very
good starting point before developing the setting. Doing the research will help in
depicting more accurate plot events.

DEVELOPING THE PLOT OF A ONE-ACT PLAY

Big drama productions are called “small siblings of movies”. A one-act play,
on the other hand, is labeled as the “infant of the family”.

By definition, one-act plays are technically short plays. These are dramas that
take place in only one scene where characters come and go. Since there is only one
scene to depict, therefore there is also only one setting. One-act plays generally run
for less than an hour long. The curtains open and close only once. Though the one-
act play is short, it does not mean that plot is sacrificed. Just like full-length dramas,
one-act play also observes complete dramatic plot structure.

How do you develop the plot of a one-act play production? Here are some
pointers to remember in developing the plot of your one-act play production.

A. Choose a Brief Subject

In this stage, selecting a good short story is a good start in case an adaptation
is to be used as technique. But if you have something original in your mind, that
would also be fine. What matters is that you should always remember to give your
one-act play the needed plot, actions, and characters to make it a complete story.
Always start with the actions then proceed to the dialogues before you decide on
anything else. Remember to keep the plot simple but should move consistently. This
is one distinct characteristic of a one-act play when it comes to its plot development.

B. Develop the Characters

Craft a character sketch right from the start. This helps you give form and
depth to your characters and bring life into them. Give your characters a motivation
in life by making them hurdle conflicts. This is important in any plot development.

C. Develop the Setting

A one-act play has a singular setting but it should be developed in a manner
that audience would see everything about the story line. Effective stage setting
involves sensory perception of the audience. Hence the idea on the use of lighting
and sounds and other effects (audio or visual) helps the setting in creating the mood.
However, you as the writer should note this as stage directions.

Also, do not forget to add in your stage directions actions of your character
relative to the setting. Though the play director sometimes has something in mind
for the performers to do on stage, placing stage directions for the actions and
blockings give a hint for the performers how they move about and act during actual
performance relative to the setting of the play.
 Explore

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master

and strengthen the concepts you have learned from this lesson.

Enrichment Activity 1: Mix and Match!

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write True if the statement is correct
and False if otherwise. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.

____________1. The crafting of captivating and compelling characters on the get-go of

the drama production is the task of the writer.
____________2. Conflicts are the driving force in any story. Hence, making them
interesting begins at the early writing process of the drama script.
____________3. Conceptualizing a character is highly parallel with the setting and
these two elements intertwine to create a plausible action in the plot.
____________4. Characters in dramas are created to help drive the story forward in
an acceptable manner as they create tension for audiences.
____________5. Backstories are techniques used by writers to cloud the minds of the
audience why the character behave in such manner.
____________6. Character motivation refers to the needs and desires which actually
help drive the plot of the drama.
____________7. A character’s personality is conveyed through the way he or she
speaks, moves, and interacts with others, along with mannerisms and
expressions.
____________8. Setting, in the case of a drama production, is simply a creative mental
picture like in short stories and novels.
____________9. Social and cultural environment reflects societal norms and trends in
of characters in the drama.
____________10. The one-act play is the “infant of the family” among all drama
production types.
____________11. One-act plays are long and they run for more than an hour long.
____________12. In a one-act play, the curtains open and close only once.
____________13. A one-act play has a singular setting but it should be developed in a
manner that audience would see everything about the story line.
____________14. Stage directions, though they are technical in nature, are
incorporated with the plot during the scriptwriting phase.
____________15. The writer should always remember to give the one-act play the
needed plot, actions, and characters to make it a complete story.

Enrichment Activity 2: The Power of Creation!

Directions: As a creative drama script writer, give characterization, potential
setting description or a plausible plot actions depending on what is asked.
You shall be given a score in every item based on the rubrics provided.
Number one is done for you. Use a separate sheet of paper for you answers.
a. He is short and skinny.
1. The Campus Nerd: b. He wears thick glasses.
c. His got braces on his teeth
d. He carries a backpack full of books and gadget.
 a. ____________________________________________
2. The K-Pop Fanatic: b. ____________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________
d. ____________________________________________

a. ____________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________
3. A mental hospital:
c. ____________________________________________
d. ____________________________________________

4. A stray bullet hit your

a. ____________________________________________
friend straight on top of his
head while the two of you b. ____________________________________________
were watching fireworks
c. ____________________________________________
display at the plaza:
d. ____________________________________________

5. Zombies were able to break

a. ____________________________________________
into the barricade set by the
patrol team and are now on b. ____________________________________________
their way to the room where
c. ____________________________________________
you and your friends are
hiding: d. ____________________________________________

Rubrics for Scoring:

Criteria 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt

Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has The learner
written written 4 written 3 written 2 written only 1 failed to write
believable and believable and believable and believable and believable and any believable
plausible highly highly highly highly or plausible
concepts and plausible plausible plausible plausible concept or
ideas for stage concepts and concepts and concepts and concepts and idea for play
play ideas for a ideas for a ideas for a ideas for a production in
production play play play play the item.
production in production in production in production in
the item the item the item the item
Observance of Observed Observed Observed Grammar and Grammar and
grammar and grammar and grammar and grammar and mechanics of mechanics of
mechanics in mechanics of mechanics of mechanics of writing is writing is
writing writing with writing with writing with flawed and totally flawed
no errors at minimal faults some minor needs recall of and needs
all faults basic rules remediation
on basic rules
 Deepen

At this point, you are now ready to apply the new knowledge, concepts, and
skills which you have learned in this module. The succeeding activites would require
your creative and critical thinking. Further, you shall put into application the
concepts and skills you have learned.

Enrichment Activity 1. Draw me that character

Directions: You are given a teaser of a drama below. Your work is to create
at least 5 characters who are highly possible to play a role in the story. Give
these characters names and physical attributes as well as backstories (if
needed). Also, do not forget to indicate their character motivations. Place you
answer on a separate sheet of paper. You shall be given scores based on the
rubrics provided below.

Criteria 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt

Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has
written written 5 written 4 written 3 written 2 written only 1
believable, believable, believable, believable, believable, (or none at all)
plausible, and plausible, and plausible, and plausible, and plausible, and believable,
appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate plausible, and
character character character character character appropriate
concepts concepts concepts concepts concepts character
relative to a relative to a relative to a relative to a relative to a concepts
given plot given plot given plot given plot given plot relative to a
outline outline outline outline outline given plot
outline
Observance of Observed Observed Observed Grammar and Grammar and
grammar and grammar and grammar and grammar and mechanics of mechanics of
mechanics in mechanics of mechanics of mechanics of writing is writing is
writing writing with writing with writing with flawed and totally flawed
no errors at minimal faults some minor needs recall of and needs
all faults basic rules remediation
on basic rules

1. A group of high school friends agreed to do the ‘spirit of the glass’ in an old
textile warehouse a few blocks away from the campus after their classes in the
afternoon. The warehouse was abandoned many years ago, a result of gas leak
explosion which killed 52 workers. They say it was planned by some of the laid-off
workers; others say it was a way for the owner to easily declare bankruptcy and at
least get his fire insurance safely.

When the group arrived, they noticed the creepy environment of the
warehouse as if there is someone watching them. Also, the atmosphere was freezing
cold though it was terribly hot outside before they came in. Driven by their intent to
experience ‘spirit of the glass’ they set their things and sat together in circle. One of
them lit the candles and another one said a prayer before they started.

What happened next is beyond control! Will these teens be able to survive the
horror of….THE WAREHOUSE!

--teaser for the one-act play THE WAREHOUSE by Louie Ferrer

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Character 3:
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Character 4:
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Enrichment Activity 2. You set me up & played me too!

Directions: You have three characters below complete with their names,
physical attributes as well as backstories and character motivations. Your
work is to place them in a single setting and then create a plot summary where
the characters will act out their roles. Place your answer on a separate sheet
of paper. You shall be given scores based on the rubrics provided below.
 Criteria 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt
Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has Learner has
written written a very written a written a written a written a
plausible highly highly satisfactorily fairly poorly
setting and plausible plausible plausible plausible plausible
plot for a setting and setting and setting and setting and setting and
drama plot for a plot for a plot for a plot for a plot for a
drama drama drama drama drama
Observance of Observed Observed Observed Grammar and Grammar and
grammar and grammar and grammar and grammar and mechanics of mechanics of
mechanics in mechanics of mechanics of mechanics of writing is writing is
writing writing with writing with writing with flawed and totally flawed
no errors at minimal faults some minor needs recall of and needs
all faults basic rules remediation
on basic rules

Character 1:
Jerry Dulay is an ex-soldier. He quit the service after suffering hearing impairment
caused by landmines in one of their raids during the Operation Desert Storm in Iraq.
He was left by his wife who went with a wealthy business tycoon. He now lives with
his son who is severely sick with leukemia. Jerry believes that the Ruby of Amedala,
believed to possess mystical powers to heal any ailment or disease, is the only key to
save his son.

Character 2:
Tanya Dela Cruz used to be a triathlon athlete. She has won many triathlon
competitions before but cut short her sports career after her marriage to a business
tycoon. Unfortunately, her relationship with the man bitterly ended in a divorce. She
is now battling a case for child custody but is up to fail for reasons that she does not
have the financial capability. Amassing a big fortune is her only ticket to win. The
Ruby of Amedala will give her that ticket.

Character 3:
Lherman Picaso is an archeologist. He has travelled far and wide making discoveries
here and there one after the other. But there is one thing that he is obssess of and
that is the Ruby of Amedala. Lherman is fascinated by folkloric beliefs that the ruby
has the power to transport anyone through time in past or in the future. Lherman is
bent to possess the Ruby at all cost.

Setting:
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Gauge

Direction: Read and understand carefully the statements in every item and
then choose the letter of your choice. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answers.

_____ 1. What element of drama is simply defined as the environment in which an

event takes place?
A. Setting C. Character
B. Plot D. Theme

_____ 2. What type of setting refers to the immediate surroundings of the character?
A. geographic location C. physical environment
B. physical location D. social environment

_____ 3. A drama production is set in the town of Gapan, Nueva Ecija during the
Japanese period. What type of setting is used?
A. physical location C. cultural environment
B. time period D. geographic location

_____ 4. In relation to the plot, what is the function of a setting in a drama?

A. The setting provides backdrop for action to happen
B. The setting provides the forward thrusts for the character
C. The setting provides the mood for the environment.
D. All of the above.

_____ 5. Specific setting is categorized into two. Which specific setting is considered
to be generic and does not express specific time reference?
A. backdrop setting C. periodical setting
B. imaginary setting D. integral setting
_____ 6. With reference to Item #5, which specific setting dictates the
characters’ fashion, language and expressions?
A. backdrop setting C. periodical setting
B. imaginary setting D. integral setting

_____ 7. Writers who create an imaginary world for their dramas need to undergo a
setting development process. What do you call this process?
A. world building C. word building
B. setting creation D. setting imagination

_____ 8. What is the simple definition of a one-act play?

A. A full-length drama C. A play with various acts
B. A short play D. A play with limited elements

_____ 9. How many times will the curtains open and close in a one-act play?
A. once only C. thrice
B. twice D. none of the choices

_____ 10. All important actions and technical happenings on stage are noted by the
writer on the script. What do you call this element in the script?
A. stage directions C. technical direction
B. stage instructions D. technical instructions

_____ 11. Which of the following statement is TRUE about one-act play?
A. A one-act play is constrained by a necessity for a simpler plot.
B. A one-act play has a fewer speaking characters.
C. A one-act play has shorter span and limited location.
D. all of these

_____ 12. What do you call the development and portrayal of a personality through
thought, action, dialogue, costuming, and make-up?
A. dialogue C. articulation
B. appropriation D. characterization

_____ 13. Characters move in the plot because they are driven by desires and needs
which eventually ties them to the conflict. What do you call this movement by
the characters?
A. character backstory C. character motivation
B. character assassination D. character personality

_____ 14. What is the purpose of a character backstory?

A. It aims to explain a detail of the past of a character
B. It aims to explain a particular behavior the character shows at the present
C. It aims to insert a flashback in the plot of the drama
D. All of the choices

_____ 15. Which of the following is not a part of the stage setting?
A. lights and related effects
B. sounds and related effects
C. props and set including equipments
D. character rehearsals

Great job! You are now ready to take the next module!
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 EXPLORE
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 1
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. True
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True
11. False
12. True
13. True
14. True
15. True
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 2
GAUGE
ANSWERS MAY VARY
1. A
2. B
3. D JUMPSTART
4. B ACTIVITY 1
5. A 1. Superman/Clark Kent
6. D 2. Onyok
7. A 3. Harry Potter
8. B 4. Lam-ang
9. A 5. Bella
10. A 6. Naruto
11. D 7. Hanamichi Sakuragi
12. D 8. Batman
13. C 9. Iron Man/Tony Stark
14. B 10. Spiderman/Peter Parker
15. D ACTIVITY 2
1. B
2. D
DEEPEN 3. C
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 1 4. A
ANSWERS MAY VARY 5. A
ACTIVITY 3
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 2 1. D, E, C, F, B, A
ANSWERS MAY VARY 2. D, C, B, A, F, E
Answer Key