Writing a Play Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 2 English Studies

WRITING A PLAY PRIMARY 6(BASIC 6) SECOND TERM WEEK 2 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 2

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING A PLAY 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Features of A Play

3. Steps in Writing A Play

4. Example of A Play

5. Importance of A Play

6. A Short Play on Hard Work and Obedience

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. define a play correctly.

2. identify the features of a play.

3. mention the parts of a play such as title, characters, and dialogue.

4. differentiate between a play and other forms of writing.

5. write simple dialogues between characters.

6. create and write short plays on simple topics.

7. perform or read a short play with correct expression and confidence.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can define and act a play.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Video clip

2. Chart showing popular actists.

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

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

A play is a story written to be acted on a stage by actors or pupils. It contains dialogue and actions performed before an audience.

FEATURES OF A PLAY

1. Title of the play

2. Characters

3. Dialogue or conversation

4. Stage directions

5. Scenes and acts

STEPS IN WRITING A PLAY

1. Choose a topic or theme.

2. Create characters for the story.

3. Divide the play into scenes or acts.

4. Write dialogues for the characters.

5. Add stage directions where necessary.

6. End the play with a lesson or conclusion.

EXAMPLE OF A SHORT PLAY

1. Title: Honesty Pays

2. Characters: Tunde, Mother, Teacher

3. Scene One

• Mother: Tunde, please help me buy bread from the shop.

• Tunde: Yes, Mother.

• (Tunde goes to the shop and finds some money on the ground.)

• Tunde: I found some money. I should return it to the owner.

4. Scene Two – (Tunde takes the money to his teacher in school.)

• Teacher: You are a very honest boy, Tunde.

• Tunde: Thank you, sir.

• Teacher: Honesty always brings reward.

IMPORTANCE OF WRITING PLAYS

1. It improves speaking and writing skills.

2. It encourages creativity.

3. It teaches moral lessons.

4. It helps pupils work together.

A SHORT PLAY ON HARD WORK AND OBEDIENCE

Title: The Reward of Hard Work

Characters – Mother, Tolu, Teacher, Principal

Scene One – At home

• Mother: Tolu, have you finished your homework?

• Tolu: Yes, Mother. I also cleaned my room and washed the plates.

• Mother: Very good. Hard work and obedience will always help you succeed.

• Tolu: Thank you, Mother. I will continue to obey you and work hard.

Scene Two – In the classroom

• Teacher: Class, our test results are ready. Tolu came first in the class.

• Pupils: Congratulations, Tolu!

• Tolu: Thank you, everyone.

• Teacher: Tolu is always hardworking and obedient. That is why he performs well in school.

Scene Three – At the school assembly

• Principal: We are proud of Tolu for being hardworking and obedient. He is a good example to other pupils.

• Tolu: Thank you, sir. I will continue to do my best.

• Principal: Hard work and obedience always bring success and reward.

MORAL LESSON

Hard work and obedience lead to  success and good reward.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson by asking pupils if they have ever watched or acted in a drama or play.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and share their experiences about plays or dramas.

2. The teacher organizes the pupils into groups or pairs depending on the size of the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Each pupil belongs to a group.

3. The teacher presents a sample play and guides the pupils to read the dialogues aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read the dialogues with correct pronunciation and expression.

4. The teacher explains the meaning, features, and structure of a play using the sample play.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the title, characters, dialogue, and scenes in the play.

5. The teacher demonstrates how to write simple dialogues and stage directions.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils practise writing short dialogues between characters.

6. The teacher guides pupils to create and write short plays on simple topics such as honesty, hard work, or obedience.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils work individually or in groups to write and present short plays.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson on the board and gives appropriate evaluation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to most of the questions 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.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. what is a play?

2. mention four features of a play.

3. who are the characters in the sample play?

4. what lesson was taught in the play?

5. write a short play on honesty or hard work.