Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Meaning of Rhymes
Topic: Role Play; Meaning
Content: Meaning of Role Play

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive domain: Define role play in simple terms.
Affective domain: Express interest in participating in a role play.
Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate one role in a given scenario.
Social domain: Collaborate with peers during a role play activity.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9–Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: Merriam-Webster – Role-play Definition & Meaning
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with examples of roles (e.g., doctor, teacher)
Pictures of people performing roles
A storybook with role-playing characters
A whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding role play helps pupils develop communication skills, creativity, and empathy. It also encourages teamwork and builds confidence.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with simple games and songs where they mimic actions or characters.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set induction	Questioning	Asks pupils, “Who likes to act like a doctor or teacher while playing?”	Respond enthusiastically	Pupils connect role play to their experiences.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Explanation	Visual aids	Defines role play and shows flashcards of different roles.	Observe and listen.	Pupils understand the meaning of role play.
Step 3: Demonstration	10 mins	Demonstration	Interactive learning	Acts as a doctor, demonstrating how to role-play.	Participate by mimicking roles.	Pupils learn by observing and copying actions.
Step 4: Guided Practice	8 mins	Activity-based	Role-playing in pairs	Guides pupils to role-play as a doctor and patient.	Pair up and role-play.	Pupils practice role play.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Writing	Direct instruction	Writes short notes for pupils to copy into their books.	Copy notes.	Pupils reinforce learning through writing.
Step 6: Evaluation	2 mins	Questioning	Recap	Asks comprehension questions about role play.	Answer questions.	Pupils recall key points from the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Wrap-up discussion	Summarizes the lesson and praises pupils for participating.	Listen and reflect.	Pupils consolidate their understanding.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Role Play

Role play means acting out a character or pretending to be someone else in a situation. For example, you can pretend to be a doctor or a teacher.

Types of Roles in Movies:

Hero: The main character who solves problems.
Villain: A character who creates challenges for others.
Doctor: A person who helps people feel better.
Teacher: Someone who teaches others.
Police Officer: A person who protects people and enforces rules.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define role play in their own words.
Name three roles they know.
Act as a teacher in front of the class.
Explain why role play is fun.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Encourage every pupil to participate in the role-playing activity, even if they are shy. Use positive reinforcement to build their confidence. Happy teaching!

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Role Play; Meaning (Primary 1)