SHS2 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 17: Knowing Your Dramatic Elements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Distinguish between the forms of drama

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the defining features that separate at least four major forms of drama (tragedy, comedy, melodrama, and tragicomedy) after watching a short film excerpt.
Sort given drama excerpts into their correct forms, giving at least one reason for each classification.
Justify their classification of a drama form using evidence from the text or film, avoiding personal bias and stereotypes.
Use the diamond nine strategy to rank and evaluate the importance of features that distinguish one drama form from another.
Work collaboratively in mixed groups to present a short comparison of two drama forms, using ethically acceptable language.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Drama (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Dramatic Elements (3.1)
Content standard: 2.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of dramatic forms in analysing varied texts. 2.3.1.LO.1 Use the knowledge in forms of drama in exploring varied drama texts.
Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Distinguish between the forms of drama
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 17 (Week 17 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. 95

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning:

- Watch popular short films/dramas.

- Use questions to guide learners in task groups to focus on important issues.

- Use the diamond nine strategy to help learners evaluate their ideas.

- Learners avoid personal biases and stereotyping as they discuss issues in the films and dramas watched. Use ethically acceptable language to avoid hurting the sensibilities of others.

Assessment (2.3.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

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