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:

1. Definition of Drama
2. Forms of Drama
3. Types of Drama

Duration: 1 Hour

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define drama as a means of telling stories.
2. Explain the forms of drama (comedy and tragedy).
3. 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:

1. Definition of Drama:
   • Drama is a way of telling stories by acting them out.
2. Forms of Drama:
   • Comedy: A funny story that makes people laugh.
   • Tragedy: A serious story that often has a sad ending.
3. Types of Drama:
   • Scripture Drama: Based on stories from religious texts.
   • Non-Scripture Drama: Based on other stories, not from religious texts.

Evaluation:

1. Drama is a way of telling _______. a. jokes b. stories c. songs d. dances
2. A funny story in drama is called a _______. a. tragedy b. comedy c. song d. dance
3. A serious story in drama is called a _______. a. comedy b. story c. tragedy d. game
4. Drama that tells stories from religious texts is called _______ drama. a. non-scripture b. scripture c. funny d. sad
5. Drama that tells other kinds of stories is called _______ drama. a. scripture b. comedy c. non-scripture d. song
6. In a comedy, people often _______. a. cry b. laugh c. dance d. sing
7. In a tragedy, the ending is often _______. a. funny b. happy c. sad d. loud
8. Drama can be acted out using simple _______. a. books b. props c. food d. music
9. Drama is a part of _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. cooking
10. One form of drama that makes people laugh is called _______. a. comedy b. tragedy c. scripture d. non-scripture

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What is drama? A: Drama is a way of telling stories by acting them out.
2. Q: What is a comedy in drama? A: A funny story that makes people laugh.
3. Q: What is a tragedy in drama? A: A serious story that often has a sad ending.
4. Q: What is scripture drama? A: Drama based on stories from religious texts.
5. Q: What is non-scripture drama? A: Drama based on stories that are not from religious texts.
6. Q: Can you give an example of a comedy? A: A story where funny things happen and people laugh.
7. Q: Can you give an example of a tragedy? A: A story where sad things happen and the ending is not happy.
8. Q: What can we use to act out drama? A: Simple props like hats, toys, or costumes.
9. Q: Is drama a part of visual or performing arts? A: Performing arts.
10. 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:

1. What is drama?
2. Name the two forms of drama.
3. What is comedy in drama?
4. What is tragedy in drama?
5. What is scripture drama?
6. What is non-scripture drama?
7. Give an example of a comedy.
8. Give an example of a tragedy.
9. What type of drama is based on religious texts?
10. Why is drama important?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work, providing feedback and necessary corrections.

More Useful Links

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