Overview of the Resource Title: Year 7 Script Booklet with Vocab Pyramid Purpose: To support students in creating, understanding, and performing scripts while expanding their subject-specific vocabulary and confidence in using expressive language. Typical Contents Introduction to Scriptwriting What a script is (structure, format, purpose) Key features (character names, stage directions, speech, scene headings) Sample Scripts Short example scenes for students to read, annotate, or perform Opportunities to identify techniques like tone, emotion, and action Script Tasks Guided writing prompts for students to create their own short scenes Collaborative tasks (e.g., pair or group performances) Vocab Pyramid A tiered vocabulary guide to support language development Typically structured from basic to advanced vocabulary related to performance or emotions, for example: Level 1 (Base): Simple adjectives happy, sad, angry Level 2: More descriptive language joyful, frustrated, anxious Level 3: Sophisticated, subject-specific terms ecstatic, enraged, despondent, determined Encourages students to level up their word choices in speech and stage directions. Reflection & Evaluation Self- or peer-assessment sections Prompts like What went well? and How can you improve your character or vocabulary use? Benefits Builds confidence in creative writing and performance. Reinforces tiered vocabulary helping students move from everyday to expressive, precise language. Encourages collaboration and communication through group work and performance. Provides a clear scaffold for students of varying abilities.