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Skit Features and Example

The document provides a guide for writing skits, emphasizing features such as brevity, a small cast, and a clear theme. It includes a writing prompt for students to create a short skit about friends solving a problem at school, along with an example titled 'The Forgotten Homework.' The skit illustrates teamwork and honesty through humorous dialogue among characters in a classroom setting.

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Skit Features and Example

The document provides a guide for writing skits, emphasizing features such as brevity, a small cast, and a clear theme. It includes a writing prompt for students to create a short skit about friends solving a problem at school, along with an example titled 'The Forgotten Homework.' The skit illustrates teamwork and honesty through humorous dialogue among characters in a classroom setting.

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■ Skit Writing Guide and Example

■ Features of a Skit
• Short and Simple: Usually 3–10 minutes long and focuses on one main idea.

• Few Characters: Small cast, each with a clear role.

• Dialogue-Based: Story told through conversations.

• Clear Theme or Message: Moral, lesson, or entertaining goal.

• Simple Setting and Props: Everyday items used; no complex setup.

• Humor or Emotion: Engages the audience.

• Action and Expression: Uses gestures and facial expressions.

• Beginning, Middle, and End: Simple story structure with resolution.

■ Skit Writing Prompt for Students


Task: Write a short skit (3–5 minutes long) that shows an interesting situation with a clear
beginning, middle, and end.

Prompt: Your skit should show how a group of friends solve a funny or surprising problem at
school.

Ideas to help you start:


- Someone forgets their homework and the group tries to help.
- The class is preparing for a talent show and something unexpected happens.
- A new student arrives, and everyone learns an important lesson about kindness.
- A robot or talking animal visits the classroom!

Requirements:
1. At least 3 characters.
2. Include dialogue and stage directions (for example: [Sara walks to the desk]).
3. Have a clear message or theme (friendship, honesty, teamwork, etc.).
4. End with a funny twist or important lesson.

■ Title: The Forgotten Homework

Characters:
Sara – hardworking and kind
Omar – funny and forgetful
Lina – smart and helpful
Mr. Ali – their teacher

[Scene: A classroom. Students are sitting at their desks. The bell rings.]
Mr. Ali: Good morning, class! Please take out your homework.
Sara: (smiling) Here’s mine, Mr. Ali!
Lina: (hands paper) I finished mine last night.
Omar: (nervously) Uh… about that…
Mr. Ali: Omar, don’t tell me you forgot again!
Omar: (scratches head) I didn’t forget… I just… temporarily misplaced it.
Sara: (giggles) You mean you forgot it at home?
Omar: No! My dog ate it—again.
Lina: (laughing) Omar, you don’t even have a dog!
Mr. Ali: (smiling) Hmm, maybe we should call the imaginary dog to bring it back.
Omar: (pretends to bark) Woof! Woof! Homework coming!
[Everyone laughs.]
Mr. Ali: All right, Omar. This time, you’ll have to stay after class to finish it.
Sara: We can help him, Mr. Ali!
Lina: Yes, teamwork makes the dream work!
Mr. Ali: That’s the spirit! You may help—but next time, no excuses.
Omar: Thanks, everyone. I promise I’ll never forget again.
Sara: Until your cat eats it next time!
[Everyone laughs as the bell rings.]

■ Message: Teamwork and honesty are better than making excuses.

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