Role Play Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 First Term Week 3

Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 10 years
Topic: Role Play
Sub-topic: Understanding and Practicing Role Play
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Explain the meaning of role playing.
2. Describe who an actor/actress is.
3. Role play a leader leading a school assembly, church, or mosque service.
4. Mention 5 popular actors.

Keywords: Role Play, Actor, Actress, Leader, Assembly

Set Induction:

• Start with a short video clip or a live demonstration of a role play scenario to capture pupils’ interest.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils should have basic knowledge of storytelling and acting.

Learning Materials:

• Video clip or live demonstration, props for role play (e.g., microphone, podium), pictures of popular actors.

Instructional Materials:

• Visual aids, whiteboard, and markers.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss the concept of acting and dramatization, connecting it to familiar stories or performances they have seen.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication, creativity, public speaking, and teamwork.

Learning Materials:

• Props for role play, pictures of actors, video clips.

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 5 Cultural and Creative Arts.

Content:

1. Meaning of Role Playing: Role playing involves acting out a specific role or scenario to understand different perspectives and practice behavior.
2. Who is an Actor/Actress?: An actor or actress is a person who performs on stage or in front of a camera, playing a role in a drama, film, or performance.
3. Role Play Scenarios:
   • Leader Leading a School Assembly: Practice speaking and presenting as if leading a school assembly.
   • Leader Leading a Church Service: Role play guiding a church service with prayers and announcements.
   • Leader Leading a Mosque Service: Act out leading a mosque service, including reading from the Quran and making announcements.
4. Popular Actors: Discuss and mention 5 well-known actors, such as Genevieve Nnaji, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, and Funke Akindele.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):

1. Role playing helps people understand different __________.
   a) Places
   b) Roles
   c) Objects
   d) Animals
2. An __________ is someone who performs on stage or screen.
   a) Author
   b) Actor
   c) Artist
   d) Musician
3. During a role play, a leader might __________ an assembly.
   a) Watch
   b) Lead
   c) Ignore
   d) Skip
4. Genevieve Nnaji is a __________ actor from Nigeria.
   a) Popular
   b) Unknown
   c) New
   d) Old
5. Role playing can help practice __________.
   a) Cooking
   b) Dancing
   c) Behavior
   d) Sleeping
6. The term __________ refers to acting out different roles or scenarios.
   a) Singing
   b) Playing
   c) Role playing
   d) Drawing
7. An actor or actress performs in __________ or films.
   a) Games
   b) Books
   c) Dramas
   d) Articles
8. Leading a school assembly involves __________ speaking and presenting.
   a) Not
   b) Rarely
   c) Sometimes
   d) Regularly
9. Funke Akindele is known as a __________ actress.
   a) Famous
   b) New
   c) Unpopular
   d) Foreign
10. Role play can be used to __________ different scenarios.
    a) Ignore
    b) Understand
    c) Forget
    d) Avoid
11. The role of an actress can include __________ leading a church service.
    a) Performing
    b) Observing
    c) Criticizing
    d) Avoiding
12. __________ is an example of a popular actor.
    a) Jim Iyke
    b) Tom Cruise
    c) Will Smith
    d) Robert Downey Jr.
13. In role play, you might act as a __________ in a school assembly.
    a) Student
    b) Leader
    c) Teacher
    d) Parent
14. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a __________ actor from Nigeria.
    a) Popular
    b) Unfamiliar
    c) Unheard
    d) New
15. Role playing helps improve __________ skills.
    a) Sleeping
    b) Listening
    c) Communication
    d) Reading

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers):

1. Q: What is role playing?
   A: Role playing involves acting out a specific role or scenario to practice and understand different behaviors and perspectives.
2. Q: Who is considered an actor or actress?
   A: An actor or actress is a person who performs in dramas, films, or other performances on stage or screen.
3. Q: How can role playing be used in a school setting?
   A: It can be used to practice leading assemblies, performing in front of an audience, or acting out various roles.
4. Q: What is the role of a leader during a school assembly?
   A: The leader speaks, presents, and guides the assembly proceedings.
5. Q: Name one popular Nigerian actor.
   A: Genevieve Nnaji.
6. Q: Why is role playing important?
   A: It helps individuals practice and improve their communication, creativity, and public speaking skills.
7. Q: How can role play help in understanding different roles?
   A: By acting out various scenarios, people can better understand and experience the responsibilities and perspectives of different roles.
8. Q: What type of role play might be used in a church service?
   A: Leading prayers, giving announcements, and guiding the service.
9. Q: Can role playing help with public speaking?
   A: Yes, it allows practice in front of an audience and improves confidence and delivery.
10. Q: How do popular actors contribute to role play exercises?
    A: They serve as examples of successful acting careers and provide inspiration for role playing activities.
11. Q: What is one way to prepare for a role play as a leader?
    A: Practice speaking clearly and confidently, and prepare the content of the assembly or service.
12. Q: Mention another popular actor besides Genevieve Nnaji.
    A: Richard Mofe-Damijo.
13. Q: How can pupils practice role playing a leader in class?
    A: By taking turns to lead mock assemblies or discussions and using props to enhance their role play.
14. Q: Why might role playing be used in church or mosque services?
    A: To practice leading services and performing various roles within the service.
15. Q: What is an example of a role in a school assembly?
    A: Acting as the speaker or presenter leading the assembly.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Creating Music with Solfa Notation.”
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the concept of role play, explaining its meaning and importance.
3. Step 3: Pupils practice role playing scenarios, such as leading an assembly, and discuss popular actors.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of role play and actors/actresses.
• Facilitate role play activities and provide feedback.
• Introduce popular actors and discuss their contributions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in role playing scenarios.
• Discuss and identify popular actors.
• Reflect on their experiences during role play exercises.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils’ understanding of role play by observing their participation and ability to explain key concepts.
• Assess their performance in role playing scenarios.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is role playing?
2. Who can be considered an actor or actress?
3. What might a leader do in a school assembly?
4. Name a popular actor from Nigeria.
5. How does role playing help in understanding different roles?
6. Describe a scenario where role playing might be used in a church service.
7. What skills can be improved through role playing?
8. How can you prepare for a role play as a leader?
9. Mention a popular actress in Nigeria.
10. How can role playing benefit public speaking?

Conclusion:

• The teacher will review each pupil’s role play performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure understanding of the lesson objectives by interacting with each pupil and assessing their contributions.