- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 4
- Age: 8 years
- Period:
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
- Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
- Topic: Creating Drama From A Story Book
- Content: Meaning Of Drama
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define the term “drama.”
- Affective Domain: Express emotions through simple dramatic activities.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate basic dramatic movements.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with peers in creating a simple drama.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Storybook
- Pictures illustrating drama
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart or board for drawing
- Simple props (optional)
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the meaning of drama is crucial for developing creativity, communication skills, and teamwork, essential aspects of personal and social development.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Students should have a basic understanding of stories and characters.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Drama
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Question and Answer | Ask students if they know what drama is. | Respond to questions and share ideas. | Understand the meaning of drama. |
| Definition of Drama | 10 mins | Explanation | Concept Mapping | Define drama and create a concept map on board. | Listen and participate in creating the concept map. | Cognitive development: Define the term “drama.” |
| Expressing Emotions | 5 mins | Demonstration | Role-play | Demonstrate expressing emotions through simple dramatic activities. | Imitate and practice expressing emotions through role-play. | Affective domain: Express emotions through drama. |
| Basic Dramatic Movements | 5 mins | Demonstration | Modeling | Model basic dramatic movements (e.g., walking, gesturing). | Imitate and practice basic dramatic movements. | Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate basic dramatic movements. |
| Collaborative Drama | 5 mins | Group Activity | Group Discussion | Divide students into groups. Assign a simple scenario and ask them to create a short drama. | Work collaboratively in groups to create and perform the drama. | Social domain: Collaborate with peers in creating a simple drama. |
| Note taking | 5 mins | Writing | Note Making | Summarize key points on drama in the notebook. | Take notes in their notebooks. | Consolidate understanding of drama concepts. |
| Evaluation | 2 mins | Question and Answer | Oral Questions | Ask questions to assess comprehension of drama concepts. | Answer questions orally. | Assess understanding of drama concepts. |
| Conclusion | 3 min | Recap | Recap and Discussion | Summarize the lesson and highlight key learnings. | Share one thing they’ve learned from the lesson. | Reinforce understanding of drama concepts. |
Classroom Note:
Drama
Drama is when people act out a story or a situation. It involves expressing emotions and telling a story through actions and words.
Expressing Emotions
- Facial Expressions:
- Show emotions through facial expressions such as smiling for happiness, frowning for sadness, or raising eyebrows for surprise.
- Body Language:
- Use body language to convey emotions; for example, standing tall and open for confidence, or slouching for sadness.
- Verbal Communication:
- Express emotions through words by using appropriate tone and volume. For instance, speaking loudly to show excitement or softly to convey calmness.
- Artistic Expression:
- Create artwork, drawings, or paintings that represent different emotions. Colors, shapes, and strokes can convey feelings effectively.
- Dramatic Activities:
- Act out emotions through dramatic activities, such as role-playing or creating short skits to express happiness, sadness, anger, or surprise.
Evaluation:
- What is the definition of drama?
- Can you express happiness through a simple dramatic activity?
- How did you collaborate with your group in creating a drama?
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.
