Plays: Peer Edit

Authors:_________________________ Editors: ____________________________

1. Each partner should choose a character. Read through the entire play with your partner. Below write a brief synopsis (2-3
sentences) of the plot of the scene (without looking at the summary of the play provided by the authors).

2. Which character do you like most? Explain why here.

3. On what element of playwriting do the authors need to focus their revisions? In other words, what part of the play needs the
most work? Be clear and specific in your explanation. (Plot/Characters/Dialogue

4. Read the directions below. Carefully follow the instructions given. Do your best!
Requirement
Peer Evaluation Directions

Character: Accurately
describes characters
Character: Accurately portrays
characters through dialogue
Character: Accurately portrays
characters through dialogue
Format: Dialogue

Character: Continuous
development
Content: Creative, yet
accessible (and plausible) plot
line
Content: Creative, yet
accessible (and plausible) plot
line
Content: Setting
Content: Logical flow of events

Content: Length
Content: Summary of scene

Title
Format: Stage Directions

Read their character page. Do they do a good job describing the characters? What could they
add to the descriptions to make them more accurate or interesting? Add your suggestions to
the character list.
Highlight two lines of dialogue (one for each character) that you think are really effective and
dynamic.
Neatly write an X next to any dialogue that is confusing or bland. Write suggestions on the
script for how to make it clearer or more interesting. Yes, you have to give a suggestion!
Make sure every time a characters name is used it is CAPITALIZED.
Make sure each line of dialogue is lined up (tabbed over).
Make sure the script is DOUBLE-SPACED.
Verify that the characters maintain the same personality throughout the piece. Write the
authors a note if you notice the characters voices/personalities changing.
At the end of the script or on the back, write what you like most about the plot. Be specific.

At the end of the script or on the back, write what needs to be changed or improved regarding
the plot.
Read their description of the setting. What details have been left out? Where could they be
more vivid in their description? Write your suggestions on the script itself.
Read through their scene again, paying special attention to the way the story moves from
event to event. Write FLOW next to any places where you feel there is a break in the flow of the
story/writing.
Does the scene seem long enough to you? Where could the authors add more information or
explain an idea more thoroughly? Write your suggestions on the script itself.
Read through the authors summary of their scene. Does it make sense? Does it accurately
summarize what the scene is about? Write them a note about what needs to be added/taken
out/improved. If you think it is good, tell them so!
Read the title of the play. Does it grab your attention as a reader? Do you have any suggestions
for the authors?
Read the play again, paying special attention to the stage directions.
1. Make sure they are formatted correctlyin brackets [ ] and italicized.
2. Make sure they give clear direction so the reader can picture what is happening.
3. Find ONE place where an ACTION or GESTURE could be added to the stage directions. Write
your suggestion on the script.
4. Find ONE place where TONE OF VOICE or EMOTION could be added in the stage directions.
Write your suggestion on the script.

Format: Visual appeal

Does the script look neat and organized?

Did the authors use the same font/size/spacing throughout the play?
Is everything aligned?