Understanding Plot and Setting in Drama Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Literature in English

Class: JSS 1

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Topic: Plot and Setting in the Recommended Drama Text

Duration:

40 minutes

Age:

12–13 years

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the concept of plot and setting in drama.
2. Identify the plot and setting in the recommended drama text.
3. Discuss how the plot and setting influence the story.

Keywords:

• Plot
• Setting
• Drama
• Characters
• Theme

Set Induction:

The teacher will ask students if they have ever watched a movie or play and to describe what happened in the story and where it took place.

Entry Behavior:

Students are familiar with storytelling through movies or plays, which involve characters, events, and places.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• The recommended drama text
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (optional) for displaying scenes or settings from the text

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have watched movies or plays, giving them an understanding of what a plot and setting are.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Comprehension
• Literary analysis

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Recommended drama text
• Writing materials

Instructional Materials:

• Textbook
• Charts depicting key plot points and settings from the drama text
• Writing board

Content:

Plot:

The plot is the sequence of events in a story. It refers to the storyline, or the structure of the events and actions in the play. The plot typically follows a structure that includes:

1. Exposition: The introduction of characters and background information.
2. Rising Action: The events that lead up to the main conflict or climax.
3. Climax: The turning point or the most intense moment of the story.
4. Falling Action: The events that occur after the climax leading to the resolution.
5. Resolution: The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

Setting:

The setting refers to the time and place where the events of the story occur. It helps to establish the mood, atmosphere, and context of the drama. Elements of setting include:

1. Time: When the story takes place (e.g., day, night, historical period).
2. Place: The location where the story unfolds (e.g., a village, city, or specific room).
3. Mood/Atmosphere: The emotional feeling evoked by the setting (e.g., tense, calm, chaotic).

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher introduces the concepts of plot and setting in drama.
   • Teacher’s Activities: Explain the elements of plot and setting using examples from movies or plays the students may have seen.
   • Learners’ Activities: Listen attentively and note down key points.
2. Step 2: The teacher reads an excerpt from the recommended drama text focusing on the plot and setting.
   • Teacher’s Activities: Read and highlight key events that form the plot and describe the setting.
   • Learners’ Activities: Follow along with the reading and identify the plot structure (exposition, climax, resolution) and the setting.
3. Step 3: The teacher facilitates a discussion on how the plot and setting influence the characters and the overall theme of the drama.
   • Teacher’s Activities: Guide students to discuss the significance of the plot and setting in the drama text.
   • Learners’ Activities: Participate in the discussion by sharing their thoughts on the plot and setting.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide students in understanding the concepts of plot and setting.
• Read and analyze the drama text with a focus on these two elements.
• Engage students in a discussion to enhance comprehension.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the explanation of plot and setting.
• Participate in the reading of the text.
• Contribute to the discussion about the plot and setting in the drama.

Assessment:

1. Define the plot in drama.
2. What is the setting, and why is it important in drama?
3. Identify the climax in the recommended drama text.
4. How does the setting influence the events in the play?
5. Explain how the resolution brings the story to a close.
6. Discuss the mood created by the setting in the drama text.
7. What are the main events in the rising action of the play?
8. Where does the story take place in the drama?
9. How does the setting affect the characters in the play?
10. What is the time period of the drama, and how does it influence the plot?

Conclusion:

The teacher summarizes the lesson by reiterating the importance of plot and setting in drama. The plot drives the story, while the setting provides context and influences the mood. The teacher will check students’ understanding by reviewing their answers to the assessment questions.

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