Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1, JSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Literature In English
Curriculum Theme: Literature
Previous Lesson: Features, Types, Elements and Other Aspects of Prose
Topic: Genre of Literature (Part 2)
Subject Matter: Drama, Features, Types, Terms used in Drama.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Identify the features of drama as a genre of literature.
(b) Mention and describe the types of drama.
(c) Define basic terms used in drama.
Affective Domain:
(a) Appreciate the importance of drama in teaching morals and values.
(b) Develop interest in reading and watching plays.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Demonstrate basic dramatic actions such as dialogue and stage movement.
Social Domain:
(a) Participate in group activities and role plays that involve dramatic expression.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of work for Junior Secondary Schools
Literary Terms – “Drama: Definition and Characteristics” (https://literaryterms.net/drama/)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Textbooks on Literature in English
Extracts from a simple play script
Charts showing types of drama and their features
Flashcards with drama terms
Video or audio clips of stage performances

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson exposes pupils to drama as a major genre of literature, enabling them to understand its features, types, and terms, and appreciate its role in communication and entertainment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already have background knowledge of genres of literature and have been introduced to the concept of prose and poetry in previous lessons.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Genre of Literature (Drama)

Features of Drama

Drama is a form of literature that is written to be performed by actors on stage before an audience. It combines dialogue and action to communicate ideas and emotions.

The following are the features of drama:

It is written in dialogue form.
It is meant to be acted or performed.
It uses stage directions to guide actors.
It involves conflict between characters.
It is divided into acts and scenes.
It uses characters and settings to tell a story.

Types of Drama

Drama is classified based on its style, mood, and purpose.

The following are types of drama:

Tragedy – a serious play with a sad ending, often involving the downfall of a hero.
Comedy – a humorous play with a happy ending.
Tragi-comedy – a play that mixes both tragic and comic elements.
Melodrama – a play with exaggerated emotions and sensational events.
Farce – a comedy that uses exaggerated situations for laughter.
Opera – a play where dialogue is mostly sung with music.

Terms Used in Drama

Drama has special terms that describe its structure and performance.

The following are some terms used in drama:

Act – a major division of a play.
Scene – a smaller division within an act.
Dialogue – conversation between two or more characters.
Monologue – a long speech by one character.
Stage Direction – instructions about movement, tone, or action in a play.
Cast – the group of actors in a play.
Props – objects used by actors during performance.
Audience – people who watch the play.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Demonstration, Role Play, Question and Answer, Group Work, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils if they have ever watched a play in school or on television and to share their experiences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by describing their experiences.
Learning Point: Pupils are motivated and introduced to drama as a literary genre.

Step 2: Features of Drama

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains and lists the features of drama using charts and examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, take notes, and repeat the features after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the unique features of drama.

Step 3: Types of Drama

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the types of drama with examples from known plays or stories.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by identifying the type of drama in plays they know.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize and classify types of drama.

Step 4: Terms Used in Drama

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher defines drama terms, shows flashcards, and demonstrates stage directions or dialogue.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils act out short dialogues or follow stage directions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand and use basic drama terms.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher writes the board summary and dictates notes for pupils.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils have a record of the lesson content.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Mention three features of drama.
List three types of drama with examples.
Define three terms used in drama.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson objectives.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to watch plays or read drama texts.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions if necessary.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate drama as an important literary form.

Home Task: Give three correct examples of Genre of Literature (Part 2) and explain what each example shows.

Lesson Keywords

Drama – a story written for performance on stage
Dialogue – spoken exchange between characters
Monologue – a speech made by a single character
Act – a major division of a play
Stage Direction – instructions for actors on how to move or speak

Differentiation

Slower learners are given simpler terms to memorize while advanced learners act out short skits. Group work encourages peer support and learning.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation by allowing pupils to act short dialogues. Relate drama examples to their environment to make the lesson practical and engaging.