Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1, JSS 1)
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Drama and Theatre – Definition, Origin, and People Involved
Topic: Functions Of Drama
Subject Matter: Education, Information, Entertainment, Therapeutic, Development

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) State the major functions of drama.
(b) Explain how drama serves educational, informative, entertaining, therapeutic, and developmental purposes.
Affective Domain:
(a) Show appreciation for drama as a valuable tool for education and social development.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Demonstrate short drama scenes that reflect one or more functions of drama.
Social Domain:
(a) Work cooperatively in groups to identify and discuss the various functions of drama in society.

Reference Materials

The following resources was used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of work for Junior Secondary Schools
Wikipedia – Drama
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures and posters of stage plays and actors
Short drama video clips
Flash cards showing functions of drama
Whiteboard and markers
Simple props (costumes, masks, or chairs for role play)

Rationale for the Lesson

Drama helps learners understand its various functions in society, such as educating, entertaining, informing, healing, and promoting national development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have already learned the meaning and elements of drama in previous lessons and have seen or participated in simple drama sketches at school or in church.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Functions of Drama

Drama performs many important functions in human life and society. It is not only a form of entertainment but also a means of communication, education, and national development.

Educational Function

Drama serves as a tool for teaching and learning. It helps to pass knowledge and moral lessons in a practical and enjoyable way.

The following are educational functions of drama:

It helps students understand topics better through acting and storytelling.
It teaches moral lessons and values.
It develops creativity, imagination, and self-expression.
It encourages teamwork and discipline.
It improves communication and confidence in learners.

Informative Function

Drama helps to pass information to people in a simple and interesting way. Through performances, important social and cultural messages are shared.

The following are informative functions of drama:

It informs people about social problems and possible solutions.
It creates awareness on issues like health, environment, and good governance.
It promotes cultural values and traditions.
It teaches people about their rights and responsibilities.

Entertainment Function

Drama provides enjoyment and relaxation for both performers and the audience. It allows people to express emotions and share joy together.

The following are entertainment functions of drama:

It provides amusement and fun to audiences.
It helps people relax and relieve stress.
It gives a sense of satisfaction and emotional release.
It brings people together through festivals and cultural performances.

Therapeutic Function

Drama can be used for healing and emotional relief. It allows people to express inner feelings and deal with personal problems through role play.

The following are therapeutic functions of drama:

It helps individuals overcome fear and anxiety.
It serves as therapy for emotional or mental stress.
It builds self-confidence and social interaction.
It promotes mental and emotional well-being.

Developmental Function

Drama contributes to social and national development. It can promote unity, peace, and moral growth among citizens.

The following are developmental functions of drama:

It helps in promoting national identity and culture.
It encourages moral development and civic responsibility.
It is used to campaign against corruption, crime, and injustice.
It promotes peace, cooperation, and nation building.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Demonstration, Role Play, Group Work, Question and Answer, 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 begins by asking pupils if they have ever watched or taken part in a drama. Leads discussion on their experiences and recalls the previous lesson on elements of drama.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their experiences and respond to the teacher’s questions.
Learning Point: Pupils become interested and prepared to learn about the functions of drama.

Step 2: Educational Function of Drama

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the educational function of drama and provides examples of plays that teach moral or academic lessons.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and identify examples.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how drama educates and builds character.

Step 3: Informative and Entertainment Functions

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher discusses informative and entertainment functions with examples from real-life dramas, plays, or TV programs.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute by naming dramas or performances that inform and entertain.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize how drama informs society and provides amusement.

Step 4: Therapeutic and Developmental Functions

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains therapeutic and developmental functions and organizes pupils to perform a short drama showing peace or teamwork.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils act and discuss lessons from the drama.
Learning Point: Pupils understand drama as a means of healing and social development.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates or writes board summary for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the summary into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils have a written record of the key lesson points.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

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

List three educational functions of drama.
Mention two ways drama informs people.
Explain one therapeutic function of drama.
State two ways drama contributes to development.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and demonstrate understanding of the functions of drama.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to appreciate drama as an important part of education and culture.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask relevant questions.
Learning Point: Pupils value drama as an important social and educational tool.

Lesson Keywords

Drama – a play or performance acted before an audience
Therapeutic – healing or helpful to the mind and emotions
Development – process of improving and growing a community or nation
Entertainment – activities that give pleasure and relaxation
Education – process of gaining knowledge and moral values

Differentiation

Teacher supports slower learners with simplified explanations and group guidance while allowing advanced learners to lead short role plays demonstrating the lesson concepts.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage creativity and participation by assigning short group performances. Always correct pronunciation and stage movement politely. Reinforce learning with praise and feedback.