Impersonation for Primary 5 Pupils Creative Arts Primary 5 Second Term

Lesson Plan on Impersonation

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Impersonation
Sub-topic: Meaning and Types of Impersonation
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define impersonation.
2. Identify the different types of impersonation.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how to impersonate different characters.
4. Perform a short impersonation activity.

Keywords

• Impersonation
• Mimic
• Character
• Act
• Expression

Set Induction

The teacher asks the pupils if they have ever pretended to be someone they admire, like a famous person, or copied their speech or actions. This will introduce the topic of impersonation.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with acting and role-playing activities from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards showing famous people or characters.
• Small props (hats, glasses, or scarves) to help pupils impersonate different characters.
• Short video clips or images showing people impersonating others.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher connects impersonation to role-playing, as both involve pretending to be someone else. Pupils are reminded of activities where they have imitated others for fun, such as copying a friend’s behavior or acting like a character in a story.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity
• Observation
• Communication
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards of famous personalities or characters.
• Props for impersonation (e.g., glasses, scarves, hats).
• Video clips of impersonation performances.

Content

Definition and Explanation

1. Impersonation: Impersonation is the act of pretending to be someone else, copying their speech, appearance, or actions, often for entertainment.
2. Types of Impersonation:
   • Mimicry: Imitating someone’s actions or voice in a humorous way.
   • Character Impersonation: Pretending to be a well-known person or fictional character.
   • Imitating Speech: Copying the way a person talks, including their tone and accent.
3. Purpose of Impersonation:
   • To entertain others.
   • To demonstrate acting skills.
   • To create humor or drama.

Examples of Impersonation:

1. Imitating a famous singer by copying their song performance.
2. Acting like a popular leader or politician in a play.
3. Mimicking a teacher’s speech or behavior for fun.
4. Imitating a character from a movie or TV show.
5. Copying a friend’s mannerisms and expressions for entertainment.

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

1. Impersonation is the act of ______.
   a) Writing
   b) Pretending to be someone else
   c) Drawing
   d) Running
   Answer: b) Pretending to be someone else
2. The purpose of impersonation is to ______.
   a) Copy someone’s homework
   b) Entertain others
   c) Draw pictures
   d) Eat food
   Answer: b) Entertain others
3. Mimicry involves ______ someone’s actions.
   a) Imitating
   b) Painting
   c) Talking
   d) Sleeping
   Answer: a) Imitating
4. In character impersonation, you pretend to be a ______.
   a) Stranger
   b) Well-known person or character
   c) Friend
   d) Animal
   Answer: b) Well-known person or character
5. Imitating someone’s voice is an example of ______ impersonation.
   a) Speech
   b) Physical
   c) Visual
   d) None of the above
   Answer: a) Speech
6. Impersonation can help improve your ______ skills.
   a) Cooking
   b) Communication
   c) Sleeping
   d) Walking
   Answer: b) Communication
7. Impersonation is used in ______ for entertainment.
   a) Movies
   b) Schools
   c) Both a and b
   d) None of the above
   Answer: c) Both a and b
8. Impersonation can create ______ in a performance.
   a) Boredom
   b) Drama or humor
   c) Hunger
   d) Tiredness
   Answer: b) Drama or humor
9. Impersonation involves copying someone’s ______.
   a) Books
   b) Speech, appearance, or actions
   c) Shoes
   d) Food
   Answer: b) Speech, appearance, or actions
10. Impersonating a friend for fun is an example of ______.
    a) Character impersonation
    b) Mimicry
    c) Speech impersonation
    d) None of the above
    Answer: b) Mimicry

Class Activity Discussion: FAQs with Answers

1. What is impersonation?
   Impersonation is pretending to be someone else by copying their speech, actions, or appearance.
2. What is mimicry in impersonation?
   Mimicry is imitating someone’s actions or voice in a humorous way.
3. Why do people impersonate others?
   People impersonate others to entertain, for fun, or to demonstrate acting skills.
4. Can impersonation be used in schools?
   Yes, impersonation can be used in plays or skits for entertainment or learning.
5. What do you need to impersonate someone?
   You need to observe their actions, voice, and mannerisms closely.
6. How does impersonation help communication?
   It helps improve how we express ideas and understand others’ emotions.
7. Can impersonation be serious?
   Yes, it can be serious in acting or educational roles.
8. Give an example of impersonating someone for fun.
   Imitating a friend’s way of speaking or their behavior.
9. What type of impersonation can make people laugh?
   Mimicking someone’s voice or actions in a funny way.
10. Can impersonation be used in drama?
    Yes, it is commonly used in drama for characters and storytelling.

Presentation

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on “Dance Motifs and Body Movement” by asking pupils to name some of the movements learned in the last lesson.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing videos or pictures of impersonation performances.
3. Step 3: The teacher explains impersonation with examples and guides pupils to impersonate famous characters or teachers for practice.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show videos or images of impersonation.
• Explain the types of impersonation.
• Lead a short impersonation exercise where pupils impersonate characters.

Learners’ Activities

• Watch and discuss impersonation performances.
• Participate in a role-playing exercise, impersonating characters from stories or history.
• Share their experiences of impersonation.

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

1. What is the meaning of impersonation?
2. Name one type of impersonation.
3. How does impersonation help improve communication?
4. Give an example of someone you might impersonate.
5. Why do people impersonate others?
6. What do you need to do to impersonate someone?
7. What is the difference between mimicry and character impersonation?
8. How can impersonation create humor?
9. Can impersonation be serious? Give an example.
10. How does impersonation help in drama performances?

Conclusion

The teacher moves around the class to mark the students’ work and provides feedback on their impersonation activities.

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