Lesson 2 - Adapting and Writing

1. In pairs, discuss any ideas you have for the screenplay
you will be writing. Write your ideas down, focussing on
setting, main character, and the three act structure

2. Introduction to Screenwriting
Lesson 2: Adapting & Writing

3. • Adaptation is the process of turning a piece of prose (novel,
short story, newspaper article etc.) into a screenplay.
• Over 90% of Hollywood feature films are adaptations! Why
do you think this is?
• An original script is often referred to as a ‘spec script’.
• You will all be involved in adapting and writing a screenplay
TODAY!
• Read Worksheet 2, then in pairs, complete the task