Literature in English SS 1 Curriculum Guides – General Introduction to Drama

THEME – INTRODUCTION DRAMA 

TOPIC 1 – BACKGROUND AND SETTING 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Maps

2. Drawing

3. Video clips

4. Cardboard sheets

5. Markers and pictures depicting setting

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. discuss the background of the author and relate these to the play.

2. discuss the setting of the play

3. compare the background of the text and what it is like in the present day.

4. compare dramatic forms from different cultures e.g. Greek and African.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. An innovative Ghanaian female playwright and dramatic.

Mirror social values, norms and aspirator.

2. Dramatic forms from different cultures and their inter-relativity and substantive elements that make the story line.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. introduces the settings to the students relating it to the background.

2. lead a discussion on various dramatic forms from different cultures.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. discuss and draw images of setting and background.

2. identify uniqueness about the background .

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. point 2 or 3 differences in the old and present day setting of the text.

2. identify similarities and differences in various dramatic forms.

THEME – INTRODUCTION DRAMA 

TOPIC 2 – CHARACTERIZATION 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Recommended text costumes and props flip chart, pencils and markers..

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. identify the major and minor characters in the play;

2. describe and analyse each character with appropriate evidence from the text (key actions and speech).

3. explain relationship between the characters and their interactions.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Specification of major and minor characters.

2. Action and personalities of the characters which trigger off events in the play.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. engages the students in discussing the characters in relation to themselves.

2. uses character mapping to help students understands each character better.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. model and role-play the characters.

2. draw graphic representations of characters.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. analyse appropriately the different characters according to their status.

2. draw a chart showing the relationship(s) among the characters.

THEME – INTRODUCTION DRAMA 

TOPIC 3 – LANGUAGE AND STYLE

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Sample sentences from the text

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. identify and uniques language elements including allusions and songs forms.

2. identify and describe the difference in linguistic devices in the play.

3. discuss the effectiveness of the various linguistics devices.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Consideration of instances of peculiar use of peculiar use of language and the dramatic techniques, e.g. mime, music and dance, suspense, dramatic irony, and symbolism.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. asks students to present in class prepare scenes that contain unique language elements;

2. highlights the significant uses of unique expressions.

3. leads the class to describe and discuss the nature and effectiveness of the unique use of language in the play.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. respond to the cue(s) from the unique use of language.

2. write down unique expressions from the book.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. write their own specific individual reactions to the language, style and symbolism in the text.

2. use the unique expressions in real life situations.

THEME – INTRODUCTION DRAMA 

TOPIC 4 – PLOT 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Board

2. Flip charts

3. Markers

4. Pencils and the recommended text

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. trace the sequence of the major events in the play;

2. identify and discuss the cause and effects of the major events.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Marriage of Anansewa

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. lead a discussion on the unfolding events in the text.

2. divide class into groups and assign tasks.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. make a graphic outline of the plot.

2. make a sketch of of the text.

3. write out sample of simple plot.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. list two major event in the text.

2. identify accurately major events of the plot.

3. present a cause-effect outline of events in the play.

THEME – INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA 

TOPIC 5 – THEME 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Recommended text, costumes and props as may be required.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. identify the main themes of the play;

2. analyze how each theme has been developed in the play;

3. express their feelings and ideas concerning the themes.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Main issues running through the play.

2. Main idea(s) that underline(s) the play.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. guides the class to identify scenes that embody the themes.

2. groups students to dramatize the different scenes in which the themes are found.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. discuss the themes in groups.

2. dramatize the identified theme in groups.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. write their specific individual reactions to the theme(s)

2. relate themes to personal life encounter.