Class: Primary One
Term: Third Term
Subject: Cultural & Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Characters In A Story Book
Content/Learning Area: Meaning of characters in a story book, Types of characters, Story example: Buzz
time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

– Explain the meaning of characters in a story book.
– Identify different types of characters (protagonist, antagonist, supporting characters).
– Understand the roles of characters in a story.

Psychomotor Domain:

– perform a simple presentation of a character from a story book.

Affective Domain:

– Show recognition for different characters and their roles in a story.

Social Domain:

– Participate actively in class discussions.
– Work collaboratively with peers during activities.

Reference Materials

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of work
Online Data
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

to deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

Whiteboard or chart paper
Markers or crayons
Story book (e.g., “Buzz”)
Pictures of different characters

Rationale for the lesson

Understanding characters is crucial for comprehending stories. This lesson helps pupils develop critical thinking skills by analyzing characters’ roles and motivations, improving their reading comprehension and storytelling abilities.

Prerequisite/previous Knowledge

The teacher will start by asking pupils if they enjoy reading storybooks. The teacher will then ask them to name their favorite characters from their favorite stories. This will create excitement and curiosity about the lesson.

Lesson Content

What are characters in a story book?

Characters in a story are the people, animals, or imaginary beings that take part in the story’s events. They have roles and actions that move the story forward. Some are main characters, and others support the main characters.

Meaning of characters in a story book

Characters are essential to a story; they bring it to life. They can have different personalities – good or bad, funny or serious, brave or fainthearted. They can be human, animal, or even fantasy creatures.

Types of Characters

Characters in stories can be categorized based on their roles and importance. These include:

The following are:

Protagonist: The main character, often the hero or heroine.
Antagonist: The character who opposes the protagonist, ofen the villain.
Supporting Characters: Characters who help the protagonist or antagonist but aren’t the main focus.
Dynamic Character: A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.
Static Character: A character who remains largely the same throughout the narrative.
Round Character: A complex character with multiple traits and realistic depth.
flat Character: A simple character with few traits, often serving a specific purpose.

STORY TITLE: BUZZ

In a garden, a little bee named Buzz was afraid of flying high. His friend, Lily the ladybug, encouraged him. She showed him how fun it was to fly high. Buzz tried, and soon they where soaring together. Buzz learned that with bravery and help, he could overcome his fear. They explored the garden from the sky, happy in their new adventure. Buzz was no longer afraid.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Storytelling, Role-playing

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning, Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils about their favorite storybook characters and what makes them memorable.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their favorite characters and explain their choices.

Step 2: Description of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Clarification, Definition
Teacher’s Activity: Define “characters” and explain the different types of characters (protagonist, antagonist, supporting characters) with examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling, Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Read the story “Buzz” aloud, highlighting the characters and their roles. Ask pupils to identify the protagonist and antagonist.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story and participate in identifying characters and their roles.

Step 4: Self-Reliant Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Request, Autonomous Work
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils to draw their favorite character from the story and describe their role.
Pupils’ Activity: Draw and describe their chosen character.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching skill: Note-taking, Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in summarizing the key concepts of the lesson.
pupils’ activity: Write down key points in their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning, assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Ask evaluation questions to assess understanding.
pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
teaching Skill: Summarization, Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points and assign homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the homework.

Lesson Keywords

Character – A person, animal, or figure in a story.
Protagonist – The main character in a story.
Antagonist – the character who opposes the protagonist.
Supporting Character – A character that helps or interacts with the main characters.
Role – The part a character plays in a story.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

who are the main characters in the story “Buzz”?
What problem did Buzz face, and how did he overcome it?
Can you describe Lily’s character? What kind of friend is she?

Assignment/Homework

Create your own simple story with at least three characters.
Draw a picture of your favorite character from any storybook.
write a short paragraph describing the role of your favorite character in the story.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to create their own stories with different types of characters.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, storytelling, and role-playing activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for teachers

Ensure to engage pupils with interactive activities and provide clear explanations of key concepts. Encourage creativity and participation from all pupils.