Being a Screenwriter
Complete Curriculum Kit

This 10-unit, project-based screenwriting curriculum is designed to enrich the writing and language skills of students in grades 6-8. This fun, engaging learning program gets right down to the business of developing scripts and encourages learners to brainstorm their experiences for a story idea. Students pitch their treatment to the class before proceeding to a final script!

Course Objective

Introduce students to the art of screenwriting and techniques needed to create an original movie idea.

Benefits

Encourages creativity in story development

Demonstrates how to brainstorm productively

Models writing techniques specific to screenplays

Enhances knowledge of the movie classification system and business

Fosters a sense of accomplishment by completing logline and treatment

"Screenwriting was awesome, our kids really loved these activities. It was also really nice to provide such a creative curriculum that addresses the standards in such a fun way. This gave our staff a break from coming up with new programming ideas and allowing them to get back to building relationships with kids." ~ Heather S., Director, After School, City of Fairfield, CA