Elements of Drama and Theater | Different Between Drama and Theater Primary 4 (Basic 4) Term 1 Week 8 Cultural and Creative Arts
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART
FIRST TERM
WEEK 7
PRIMARY 4
THEME: ARTS AND CRAFTS
PREVIOUS LESSON – Meaning of Musical Instruments | Musical Instruments in our Locality and Methods of Sound Production Primary 4 (Basic 4) Term 1 Week 6 Cultural and Creative Arts
TOPIC – DRAMA AND THEATER
LEARNING AREA
1. Introduction
2. Meaning and Elements of Drama
3. Meaning and Elements of Theatre
4. Different Between Drama and Theatre
5. Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment (Test)
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives –
1. identify the elements drama and theatre.
2. differentiate between drama and theater.
ENTRY BEHAVIOR
The pupils can narrate a drama or movie they have watched.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:
1. Video recorded drama
2. Masks
3. Costumes
4. Props
5. Lighting
6. Design, etc.
METHOD OF TEACHING
Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.
Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Scheme of Work
9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Course Book – Fundamentals of Cultural and Creative Art Book 4
All Relevant Material
Online Information
CONTENT OF THE LESSON
LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION
Both drama and theatre are forms of storytelling, expression, and exploration of various human experiences and emotions. They provide a means for social communication, commentary, personal reflection, and entertainment, as well as fostering empathy and understanding among audiences.
WHAT IS A DRAMA?
Drama is a written literature that tells a story through the actions and dialogue of characters. It can be presented in written scripts, films, or live performances.
ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
The elements of drama includes Plot, Character, Theme, Dialogue, Setting, Conflict, Music and Sound, Spectacle, Language, Symbolism, Structure, Dramatic Irony, Mood and Tone, stage Directions, Time and Duration
1. Plot is the order of events that make up the story.
2. Character is the people who take part in the story.
3. Theme is the main idea of the play.
4. Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people that feature a play or film.
5. Setting is the time and place where the play takes place.
6. Conflict is an argument or disagreement that create tension and drive the plot forward.
7. Music and Sound are the sound effects or musical elements used to improve the quality of the drama.
8. Spectacle is the visual aspects of the performance which includes costumes, lighting, and staging.
9. Language is the style and tone of the dialogue in the drama.
10. Symbolism is the use of symbols or sign to represent abstract ideas or concepts within the play.
11. Structure is the overall organization and arrangement of the play, including acts, scenes, and pacing.
12. Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not that now result in tension and suspense.
13. Mood and Tone is the overall atmosphere and emotional quality of the play.
14. Stage directions is the instructions given to the actors and director about how to perform certain actions, move on stage, or create specific effects.
15. Time is the period within the play.
16. Duration is the length of the performance as a whole.
LESSON 2 – MEANING AND ELEMENTS OF THEATER
WHAT IS THEATER?
Theatre is a live performance of drama. It is the art form that brings the written script to life on stage, with actors performing in front of an audience.
WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF THEATRE?
The elements of theatre are Performers, Audience, Director, Playwright, Design Elements, Stage, Props, Theatre Space, Technical Elements, Rehearsal Process, Collaboration, Live Performance, Subtext, Suspension of Disbelief and Transformation.
1. Performers is the actors and actresses who perform on the stage.
2. Audience is the people who watch the live performance.
3. Director is the person who supervises the creative vision and overall direction of the play.
4. Playwright is the person who writes the script or text of the play.
5. Design elements are the set lighting, sound and costume put together to enhance the visual and auditory aspects of the performance.
6. Stage is the physical space where the performance takes place.
7. Props are the objects used on stage to enhance the story or actions of the characters.
8. Theatre space is the building or venue such as (auditorium, lobby, and backstage areas) where the performance is held.
9. Technical elements are the people who work behind the scenes to ensure smooth running of the production.
10. Rehearsal process is the period of time when the actors and director work together to prepare and practice the play.
11. Collaboration is the process where different artists or individuals are working together to create a unified production.
12. Live performance is the immediate and direct interaction between the performers and the audience during the show.
13. Subtext is the hiding meanings or messages conveyed through actions, gestures, or non-verbal communication.
14. Suspension of disbelief is the audience’s ability to temporarily accept the fictional world of the play as real.
15. Transformation in the ability of theatre to transport the audience to different places, times, and emotions.
DIFFERENT BETWEEN DRAMA AND THEATER
| DRAMA | THEATER |
|---|---|
| Drama is the printed script of a play. | Theater is the onstage production of a play. |
| There is direct interaction between the reader and dramatist. | There is no direct interaction between audience and the dramatist. |
| Interpretation of the play depends on the reader. | Interpretation of the play depends on the artists. |
| Drama is an abstract entity. | Theater is a physical entity. |
| Drama is intended reading. | Theater is intended performance. |
| The audience have their own interpretation of the drama. | The play represent the interpretation of the artists. |
PRESENTATION
To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:
1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions;
2. Teacher organizes pupils in groups or pairs depending on the size of the class.
3. Teacher plays a short video of both drama and theatre for the pupils to identify and differentiate between drama and theatre.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils identify and differentiate between drama and theatre.
5. Teacher uses the samples or chart and pupil’s responses to introduce the lesson and leads a discussion on the meaning and elements of drama and theatre.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction and participate actively in the class discussion on the meaning and elements of drama and theatre.
6. Teacher summarizes the lessons on the board with appropriate lesson evaluation.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to the questions and write as instructed.
CONCLUSION
To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.
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LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher asks pupils to,
1. differentiate between drama and theatre.
2. state 5 elements of drama.
3. mention 5 elements of theater.
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