SHS1 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 18: Knowing Your Dramatic Elements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Identify the various conflicts in drama texts and explain how these move the plot forward

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define conflict in drama and distinguish it from plot and other dramatic elements studied in Weeks 16 and 17.
Identify at least four types of conflict (man vs man, man vs self, man vs society, man vs nature/supernatural) in a given drama text or film excerpt.
Explain, with textual evidence, how a specific conflict creates tension, triggers events, and moves the plot forward in a selected drama text.
Analyse a conflict scenario and predict how it might drive the next stage of the plot, using extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Present and defend an analysis of conflict in a group presentation, using appropriate dramatic language.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Drama (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Dramatic Elements (3.1)
Content standard: 1.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the dramatic techniques/elements in analysing varied texts. 1.3.1.LO.1 Discuss the contribution of plot to the meaning of dramatic texts. 1.3.1.LO.2 Discuss the contribution of setting in dramatic texts. 1.3.1.LO.3 Discuss Characterisation in dramatic texts.
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Identify the various conflicts in drama texts and explain how these move the plot forward
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 18 (Week 18 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 47

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning:

- Learners watch a film to review their knowledge on conflict and identify examples in it. This activity will develop critical thinking skills.

- In mixed ability/gender groups, learners apply the knowledge gained in explaining how conflicts move the plot forward.

- Learners in groups, develop the ability to learn from others, to understand and respect the needs, perspectives and actions of others.

- Groups present their work while teacher guides learners with questions to critique the presentations. Learners will develop the skills of public speaking and leadership as they make presentations.

Century Skills and Competencies, and GESI

Assessment (1.3.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- T.V. drama series
- Varied level appropriate drama texts (mostly local)
- Films and skits online, etc