Definition and Types of Drama Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Sex: Mixed
Topics:
- Definition of Drama
- Forms of Drama
- Types of Drama
Duration: 1 Hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define drama as a means of telling stories.
- Explain the forms of drama (comedy and tragedy).
- Outline and explain the types of drama (scripture and non-scripture).
Key Words:
- Drama
- Storytelling
- Comedy
- Tragedy
- Scripture
- Non-scripture
Set Induction:
Act out a short and simple scene, asking pupils to guess what the scene is about.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have seen or heard stories being acted out in school or at home.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with definitions and examples
- Simple props for acting out scenes
- Pictures illustrating different forms and types of drama
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss simple stories pupils have seen on TV or acted out in school plays.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Observation
- Critical thinking
- Expression
- Storytelling
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
- Introduction to Drama for Children
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with definitions and examples
- Simple props
- Pictures illustrating drama forms and types
Content Explanation:
- Definition of Drama:
- Drama is a way of telling stories by acting them out.
- Forms of Drama:
- Comedy: A funny story that makes people laugh.
- Tragedy: A serious story that often has a sad ending.
- Types of Drama:
- Scripture Drama: Based on stories from religious texts.
- Non-Scripture Drama: Based on other stories, not from religious texts.
Evaluation:
- Drama is a way of telling _______. a. jokes b. stories c. songs d. dances
- A funny story in drama is called a _______. a. tragedy b. comedy c. song d. dance
- A serious story in drama is called a _______. a. comedy b. story c. tragedy d. game
- Drama that tells stories from religious texts is called _______ drama. a. non-scripture b. scripture c. funny d. sad
- Drama that tells other kinds of stories is called _______ drama. a. scripture b. comedy c. non-scripture d. song
- In a comedy, people often _______. a. cry b. laugh c. dance d. sing
- In a tragedy, the ending is often _______. a. funny b. happy c. sad d. loud
- Drama can be acted out using simple _______. a. books b. props c. food d. music
- Drama is a part of _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. cooking
- One form of drama that makes people laugh is called _______. a. comedy b. tragedy c. scripture d. non-scripture
Class Activity Discussion:
- Q: What is drama? A: Drama is a way of telling stories by acting them out.
- Q: What is a comedy in drama? A: A funny story that makes people laugh.
- Q: What is a tragedy in drama? A: A serious story that often has a sad ending.
- Q: What is scripture drama? A: Drama based on stories from religious texts.
- Q: What is non-scripture drama? A: Drama based on stories that are not from religious texts.
- Q: Can you give an example of a comedy? A: A story where funny things happen and people laugh.
- Q: Can you give an example of a tragedy? A: A story where sad things happen and the ending is not happy.
- Q: What can we use to act out drama? A: Simple props like hats, toys, or costumes.
- Q: Is drama a part of visual or performing arts? A: Performing arts.
- Q: Why is drama important? A: It helps us tell stories, express ourselves, and understand different emotions.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Importance of Rhymes”.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topics, “Definition of Drama”, “Forms of Drama”, and “Types of Drama”.
Step 3: The teacher explains what drama is, discusses the forms of drama (comedy and tragedy), and outlines the types of drama (scripture and non-scripture).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the definition of drama.
- Discuss and give examples of comedy and tragedy.
- Explain the difference between scripture and non-scripture drama.
- Act out short scenes demonstrating comedy and tragedy.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Watch the teacher’s demonstrations.
- Participate in acting out simple scenes.
- Discuss what they observed.
Assessment:
Evaluation Questions:
- What is drama?
- Name the two forms of drama.
- What is comedy in drama?
- What is tragedy in drama?
- What is scripture drama?
- What is non-scripture drama?
- Give an example of a comedy.
- Give an example of a tragedy.
- What type of drama is based on religious texts?
- Why is drama important?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work, providing feedback and necessary corrections.
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