Class: Primary Three
Term: second Term
Subject: cultural & creative Arts
Topic: Introduction To Staging A Play
Previous Lesson: Creating A Drama From A Story Book – Meaning Of Drama
Content/Learning Area: What is Staging a Play?, Key Elements, Evaluation Questions
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Identify and describe key elements of staging a play.
- Understand the importance of each element in an accomplished play.
- Affective Domain:
- Appreciate the collaborative nature of drama and teamwork.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Demonstrate basic body movements and expressions suitable for a play.
- Social Domain:
1. Work cooperatively in groups during the play-staging process. - 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Data
- Relevant Textbooks
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or crayons
- Pictures or illustrations related to staging a play
- Setting: The place and time of the play. Such as, a forest with trees and sounds.
- Costumes: The clothes the actors wear. A knight’s armor shows a medieval setting.
- Expressions and Gestures: Facial expressions and body movements that show emotions.A frown shows sadness, a raised fist shows anger.
- Props: Objects used by actors. A sword suggests a battle.
- Script: The written story with dialog and directions for actors.
- Lighting: Use of light to create mood. dim lighting can be spooky, shining lighting happy.
- Sound and Music: Sounds and music to create atmosphere. Thunder suggests a storm, happy music a festivity.
- Blocking and Movement: Planning how actors move on stage.
- Staging – Preparing and presenting a play.
- Setting – The time and place of a play.
- Costumes – Clothes worn by actors.
- Props – Objects used by actors.
- Script – The written story of a play.
- What are the main parts of staging a play?
- How do costumes help tell the story?
- Why are expressions and gestures critically crucial for actors?
- Give an example of a prop and how it’s used in a play.
- How does lighting change the feeling of a play?
- Draw a picture of your favorite scene from a play.
- Describe the elements used in that scene.
- For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
- For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to explore more complex aspects of staging, such as lighting design or sound effects.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: use visual aids, sound effects, and physical activities to engage different learning styles.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
to deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:
Rationale for the Lesson
understanding staging helps pupils appreciate the collaborative effort behind theatrical productions and develops their creativity and teamwork skills. This knowledge is valuable for future participation in drama and other collaborative activities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will start by asking pupils if they have ever watched a play. They will then ask what they liked or disliked about the play, prompting discussion about the different aspects involved in a performance.
Lesson Content
What is Staging a Play?
Staging a play is all about bringing a story to life on stage. It’s like creating a whole new world where characters act out a story. It involves preparing and presenting a dramatic performance, creating a visual and auditory experience for the audience.
Key Elements
Key elements are the essential components that make up a play.
The following are key elements of staging a play:
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Presentation, Group work
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils if they have ever watched a play and what they remember about it.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their experiences and observations.
Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts
Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the concept of staging a play and its key elements (setting, costumes, expressions, props, script, lighting, sound, blocking).
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Exhibition/Guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates basic body movements and expressions, using examples from the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: imitate the teacher’s movements and expressions.
Step 4: Self-reliant Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in small groups to brainstorm ideas for a short play, focusing on the key elements.
Pupils’ Activity: Work in groups to plan a short play, considering setting, costumes, expressions, and props.
Step 5: Note-taking
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: guides pupils to take notes on the key elements of staging a play.
Pupils’ activity: Write down key points in their notebooks.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
pupils’ Activity: Answer the review questions.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key elements of staging a play and commends pupils for their active participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
lesson Keywords
Lesson evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for Teachers
encourage pupils to express their creativity and imagination during group work. Provide constructive feedback and support to help them develop their skills in drama and teamwork.
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