Story Telling Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Week 6

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Introduction to Storytelling
Sub-topic: Self-Storytelling and Thematic Analysis
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Share personal stories about themselves confidently.
2. Outline the theme of a given story.
3. Create short stories using ideas generated during the lesson.

Keywords

• Storytelling
• Theme
• Subject matter
• Character
• Plot

Set Induction

Show a picture of a storyteller or play a short video of someone telling a story. Ask the pupils if they have ever told a story or listened to one.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with listening to stories during playtime or from family members.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Audio-Visual Resources:
   • Pictures related to storytelling.
   • Storybooks.
   • Television or tablet for playing a short storytelling video (YouTube Link).
2. Charts with story elements such as theme, plot, and character.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils to share any story they have heard before. Discuss what they learned from it.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and imagination.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Leadership and personal development.

Reference Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• Beginner’s Guide to Creative Arts.

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of storytellers.
• Simple storybooks.
• A recording device (optional) for playback of pupils’ stories.

Content

What Is Storytelling?

• Storytelling is the act of sharing or narrating a story.
• It involves telling about events, characters, and lessons learned.

Elements of a Story

1. Theme: The main idea or message of the story (e.g., forgiveness, kindness).
2. Characters: The people or animals in the story.
3. Plot: The sequence of events in the story.
4. Setting: Where and when the story takes place.
5. Conflict: The problem in the story that needs to be solved.

Steps to Tell a Story

1. Start with an introduction (who, what, where).
2. Describe the main events in order.
3. End with a conclusion or lesson.

Examples of Stories with Themes

1. The Prodigal Son: Theme – Forgiveness.
2. The Tortoise and the Hare: Theme – Persistence.
3. The Lion and the Mouse: Theme – Kindness.
4. Cinderella: Theme – Patience and Goodness.
5. Little Red Riding Hood: Theme – Caution.

Learning Activities

1. Individual Activity:
   • Pupils introduce themselves and tell a short story about their life (e.g., their favorite food or hobby).
2. Group Activity:
   • Pupils study pictures related to storytelling and discuss the theme or subject matter in groups.
3. Creative Activity:
   • Pupils form short stories based on ideas discussed in class, focusing on themes like tolerance or forgiveness.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explain the meaning of storytelling using examples.
2. Show pictures and videos related to storytelling.
3. Guide pupils in identifying themes in stories.
4. Assist pupils in creating short stories by providing prompts.

Learners’ Activities

1. Share personal stories in front of the class.
2. Work in groups to discuss themes from pictures or storybooks.
3. Write or narrate short stories using the ideas generated.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blanks)

1. ___ is the act of sharing a story. (a) Singing (b) Storytelling (c) Dancing (d) Reading)
2. The main idea of a story is called the ___. (a) Theme (b) Character (c) Plot (d) Setting)
3. A ___ is someone or something in a story. (a) Book (b) Character (c) Lesson (d) Theme)
4. The ___ of the story “The Prodigal Son” is forgiveness. (a) Theme (b) Character (c) Setting (d) Plot)
5. A ___ is the place where a story happens. (a) Character (b) Theme (c) Setting (d) Plot)

[Add 10 more similar questions.]

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is storytelling?
   • Storytelling is the act of narrating a story.
2. What is a theme in a story?
   • It is the main idea or message of the story.
3. Who are characters?
   • They are the people or animals in the story.
4. What is a plot?
   • It is the sequence of events in a story.
5. Why do people tell stories?
   • To share lessons, entertain, and teach values.

[Add 10 more similar FAQs.]

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson by asking pupils to explain what they have learned about storytelling. Pupils share their created stories, and the teacher provides feedback on their effort and creativity.

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