Play on Honesty and Integrity Creative Arts Primary 5 Second Term Week 5
Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Note
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Creating a Play with the Theme of Honesty/Integrity/Right Attitude to Work
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define honesty, integrity, and the right attitude to work.
- Identify the importance of these values in daily life.
- Create a short play highlighting these themes.
Keywords
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Attitude
- Work
Set Induction
The teacher tells a brief story about a hardworking and honest worker who was rewarded for his integrity and asks pupils to share their thoughts on the story.
Entry Behavior
Pupils have basic knowledge of storytelling and role-playing.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Scriptwriting template
- Examples of short plays with moral lessons
- Props for acting
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will ask:
- Have you ever seen or performed a play?
- Why do you think honesty and hard work are important?
Embedded Core Skills
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Communication
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Approved textbooks on Cultural and Creative Arts
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
- Approved Cultural and Creative Arts Textbooks
Instructional Materials
- Sample scripts for plays
- Costumes and props for role-playing
- Whiteboard and marker for writing
Content
Definition of Key Terms
- Honesty: Telling the truth and being sincere in words and actions.
- Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
- Right Attitude to Work: Being diligent, punctual, and committed to doing your best in any task.
Importance of Honesty, Integrity, and Right Attitude to Work
- Builds trust and respect.
- Creates opportunities for growth and success.
- Leads to long-lasting relationships.
Steps to Create a Play on the Theme
- Choose a topic or situation that highlights honesty, integrity, or right attitude to work.
- Example: A story about a student who finds a lost wallet and returns it.
- Create characters that will act out the roles.
- Write a simple script with dialogue and scenes.
- Rehearse the play and assign roles to pupils.
- Perform the play and evaluate the message conveyed.
Example Outline of a Play
Title: “The Lost Wallet”
- Characters: A student, a teacher, a schoolmate
- Plot: A student finds a wallet on the school field and faces the dilemma of keeping it or returning it. The student decides to return it to the owner and is praised for their honesty.
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Evaluation)
- ______ means telling the truth and being sincere.
a) Honesty
b) Laziness
c) Cheating
d) Lying
Answer: a) Honesty - Integrity involves doing the right thing even when ______.
a) You are being watched
b) You are praised
c) No one is watching
d) You are forced
Answer: c) No one is watching - The right attitude to work includes ______.
a) Laziness
b) Commitment
c) Complaining
d) Cheating
Answer: b) Commitment - A play is a form of ______.
a) Dance
b) Drama
c) Painting
d) Writing only
Answer: b) Drama - The theme of a play is the ______ of the story.
a) Characters
b) Setting
c) Message
d) Costume
Answer: c) Message - Returning a lost wallet is an example of ______.
a) Cheating
b) Honesty
c) Laziness
d) Pride
Answer: b) Honesty - Writing a play requires creating ______.
a) Buildings
b) Characters
c) Tools
d) Music
Answer: b) Characters - Integrity builds ______ and respect.
a) Trust
b) Wealth
c) Fear
d) Anger
Answer: a) Trust - A good play should have a clear ______.
a) Dialogue
b) Picture
c) Message
d) Set
Answer: c) Message - ______ is an important value in any job or task.
a) Right attitude to work
b) Laziness
c) Cheating
d) Pride
Answer: a) Right attitude to work - The lesson of “The Lost Wallet” play is about ______.
a) Cheating
b) Integrity
c) Dancing
d) Pride
Answer: b) Integrity - The main character in a play is called the ______.
a) Villain
b) Director
c) Protagonist
d) Narrator
Answer: c) Protagonist - Honesty creates ______ for growth and success.
a) Challenges
b) Opportunities
c) Failures
d) Problems
Answer: b) Opportunities - A play is performed to ______.
a) Entertain and educate
b) Scare people
c) Confuse the audience
d) Waste time
Answer: a) Entertain and educate - The message of a play is also called its ______.
a) Theme
b) Costume
c) Dialogue
d) Setting
Answer: a) Theme
15 Frequently Asked Questions with Answers (Class Activity Discussion)
- What is honesty?
Answer: Telling the truth and being sincere. - What is integrity?
Answer: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching. - What does the right attitude to work mean?
Answer: Being diligent, punctual, and committed to your tasks. - What is a play?
Answer: A form of drama performed by characters to tell a story. - Why are honesty and integrity important?
Answer: They build trust and create opportunities for success. - How do you create a play?
Answer: By writing a script, assigning roles, and performing it. - What is the message of the play “The Lost Wallet”?
Answer: Honesty and integrity are rewarding. - Who is the protagonist in a play?
Answer: The main character of the story. - Why is the theme important in a play?
Answer: It conveys the message or lesson of the story. - What does the right attitude to work encourage?
Answer: Commitment and diligence.
Presentation Steps
- Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- Recap the solfa scale and melody creation.
- Step 2: Introduction of New Topic
- Define honesty, integrity, and right attitude to work.
- Explain how to create a play on these themes.
- Step 3: Students’ Contributions and Corrections
- Guide pupils in writing and performing their play.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explain the importance of honesty and integrity.
- Guide pupils in writing a short play.
- Provide feedback during rehearsals.
Learners’ Activities
- Brainstorm ideas for a play.
- Write a simple script.
- Perform the play with assigned roles.
Assessment
- Oral: Ask pupils to define honesty and integrity.
- Practical: Pupils create and act out a play.
Evaluation Questions
- Define honesty.
- What is integrity?
- Why is the right attitude to work important?
- What is the theme of the play “The Lost Wallet”?
- List three steps to create a play.
Conclusion
The teacher summarizes the lesson by emphasizing the importance of honesty, integrity, and a right attitude to work.