• Class: Primary 2
  • Term: 3rd Term
  • Week: 1
  • Age: 7 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
  • Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
  • Previous Lesson: Songs
  • Topic: Story Telling
  • Content: Creation Of Story, Dramatic Elements In Story Telling

Performance Objectives:

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

  • Cognitive domain: Understand what a story is and identify its key elements.
  • Affective domain: Appreciate the importance and enjoyment of storytelling.
  • Psychomotor domain: Attempt to create simple stories using basic elements of storytelling.
  • Social Domain: Participate in group storytelling activities, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.

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 https://www.storytellingbasics.com

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Storybooks
  • Pictures related to stories
  • Audio recordings of stories
  • Props for story dramatization

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding storytelling helps pupils develop their language skills, enhances their imagination, and helps them understand cultural values and norms through creative expression. Storytelling is a fundamental skill that also aids in social interactions and personal development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are expected to recall the songs learned in previous lessons which often follow simple narratives or themes.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Story Telling

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupil’s ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5 minInteractiveSet InductionExplain what storytelling isListen and respond to questionsIntroduction to storytelling
Step 2: Exploring Elements10 minExplanationDirect InstructionDescribe elements of a storyListen, observe propsUnderstanding story elements
Step 3: Group Activity10 minDemonstrationCooperative LearningGuide pupils in creating storiesWork in groups to form storiesApplying knowledge of story elements
Step 4: Story Dramatization10 minRole-playLearning by DoingAssist in dramatizing the storiesPerform their created storiesEnhancing creative expression
Step 5: Note Taking2 minWritingInformation TransferDictate notes for pupils to writeWrite notes in their booksRecapitulation
Step 6: Evaluation2 minQuestioningAssessmentAsk questions about the lessonAnswer questionsAssessing understanding
Step 7: Conclusion1 minSummaryClosureSummarize the lessonListenConsolidation of the lesson’s content

Classroom Note:

Story Telling

A story is a way of sharing adventures, experiences, and lessons with others, using words and actions. Some of the key elements in every story include:

  • Characters: The people or animals in the story.
  • Setting: Where and when the story takes place.
  • Plot: The events that make up the story.
  • Conflict: The main problem that characters need to solve.
  • Resolution: How the problem is solved at the end.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Name three elements of a story.
  2. What is the setting in a story you like?
  3. Can you think of a main character from today’s story activity?
  4. What was the problem in the story you created in group?

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!