Writing Worksheet · Grades 4–7
Writing a Play Script Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-7 on writing a play script. Students learn how a script is built – a cast list, a setting, dialogue marked with each character’s name and a colon, and stage directions in parentheses – then write a short scene of their own. A complete answer key with sample answers is included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 4–7
Skill Focus
Writing a Play Script, creative writing
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A play script is the written form of a play. It tells actors what to say and what to do: a cast list names the characters, the setting tells where and when the action happens, dialogue gives each character’s name and a colon before their words, and stage directions in parentheses tell actors how to move or speak. This worksheet helps students learn the format and write a short scene of their own.
Section A on page 1 asks eight short questions about how a play script works. The reference box shows each part with a soccer-field scene, so students have the information they need to answer.
Section B on page 2 has students choose a setting and characters and write three lines of dialogue with a stage direction. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The skill builds on writing dialogue and creative writing.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and act out the soccer-field example.
Point out the colon after each character’s name and the parentheses around the stage direction.
Complete Section A independently.
Have students draft a short scene in Section B, then read it aloud with parts.
Pair with the Writing Dialogue Worksheet or the Writing a Comic Strip Worksheet.
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Writing a Play Script Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-7 on writing a play script. Students learn how a script is built – a cast list, a setting, dialogue marked with each character’s name and a colon, and stage directions in parentheses – then write a short scene of their own. A complete answer key with sample answers is included.
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