Snappy Skits contains 15 "Acts" (units) by Patti Lozano. Each "Act" contains content universal to all beginning ESL curriculums, and is composed of 3 skits of increasing length and complexity. Each skit deals with totally new characters and a new situation, with roles for 2-8 student actors, rehearsal and production suggestions, and pre-production creative drama activities. Most skits run 3-6 minutes in length.