Documentary Script

The written "book" for the actors

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

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CCSS.RL.7.5

A nonfiction film that provides a visual record of actual events.

• Documentary film

• Fallacies

• Juxtaposition

• Storyboard

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is the primary purpose of a documentary script?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide a fictional narrative

• To document reality and inform

• To confuse the viewers

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which of the following is a key element of a documentary script?

• Character development

• Factual accuracy

• Imaginary settings

• Fictional dialogue

In a documentary script, what is the role of narration?

• To add fictional elements

• To provide background and context

• To confuse the audience

• To introduce characters

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is the difference between a documentary script and a screenplay?

• A documentary script is fictional, a screenplay is factual

• A documentary script is factual, a screenplay is fictional

• Both are fictional

• Both are factual

Which of the following best describes the tone of a documentary script?

• Humorous

• Informative

• Fictional

• Dramatic

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is a common feature of documentary scripts?

• Imaginary characters

• Real-life events

• Fictional plots

• Fantasy settings

In terms of structure, how does a documentary script typically differ from a novel?

• It has a linear narrative

• It includes factual information

• It focuses on character development

• It uses fictional settings

What is the importance of interviews in a documentary script?

• To add fictional dialogue

• To provide expert opinions and real-life perspectives

• To confuse the audience

• To introduce imaginary characters

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7