Recognize elements particular to dramatic literature (e.g., time constraints, organizational structure, stage directions, dialogue). 0501.8.13

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1. 12 Exercises for Improving Dialogue - from the Writer's Resource Center [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. Conflict is the essence of Drama - article with the different types of conflict
3. Dialogue With a Purpose - how to create and handle dialogue [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Dialogue Workshop - writing suggestions from Holly Lisle
5. An Exploration of Physical Theatre - lessons and activity [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast In Writing Styles
7. Screen Writers Toolkit: Writing Dialogue - a blog assembled and contributed to by writers who are interested in developing the craft of screenwriting [make sure you see the Tarrantino Exercise using the Yellow pages]
8. Stage directions poem - helps students remember terminology
9. Stage Directions - The stage can be divided up into fifteen playing areas
10. Writing Dialogue - This is a dialogue sheet which can be used to teach students to include the basic characteristics of good dialogue in their own writing. The form may be modified to include whatever characteristics the instructor desires.
11. Writing Exercises: Dialogue - suggestions and exercises from the successful author Stephen J. Cannell

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