Weekly Agenda: April 30-May 4

Tuesday, May 1
Share character dialogue journals – discuss strengths and areas for improvement
Lecture: Elements of plot Considerations when writing the comedic plot
Read “Ugly Duckling”
- discuss characterization
- chart plot
- discuss humorous elements --> add to list of elements as necessary
In-class writing: Write a plot outline for a comedic one-act. Be prepared to share it in small groups during our next class. Be sure to keep the cast limited to 2-3 characters.  
HW: Complete comedic plot outline.  

Thursday, May 3
Launch of Drama Project #1: The Comedic One-Act
- Form groups or 3.
- Trade one-act plot outlines in a circle so that each group member reads each outline.
- Vote on which outline the group wants to pursue as their project.
- Use remaining class time to begin writing the script.  
HW: None