Planning Stage

Worksheet Description

The “Plan Your Monologue” worksheet is a creative template for students or writers to develop a monologue for a character in a play, script, or any form of storytelling. The worksheet provides a structured approach to crafting a monologue by prompting the writer to consider various aspects of their character and how these aspects contribute to the monologue’s substance.

In the first paragraph, the worksheet asks what the writer wants people to know about their character, delving into the character’s persona and the crucial backstory events influencing their behavior. This helps establish the context and depth of the character, setting the stage for the monologue. The central bubble prompts the writer to articulate the main point of the monologue, ensuring that there is a clear message or purpose behind the speech.

The second paragraph focuses on the character’s inner workings, asking for the character’s primary motivation and how close they are to achieving their story goal. This encourages the writer to explore the character’s inner desires and the narrative trajectory, which are essential elements that drive the monologue’s direction and emotional weight. By filling out this worksheet, writers can create a well-rounded and purposeful monologue that advances the story and deepens the audience’s understanding of the character.