SHS2 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 20: Appreciation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Explain how themes, style and language are developed to bring out the main concerns of drama texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain how a theme is developed through the actions, dialogue and decisions of characters in a drama text.
Identify specific features of style (such as repetition, symbolism, irony and contrast) used by a playwright and explain how each feature develops the main concerns of the text.
Analyse how language, including figurative expressions, dialect and tone, is used to reveal character and reinforce the central concerns of a drama text.
Write a short critical essay that explains how a playwright combines theme, style and language to bring out a main concern, citing textual evidence.
Critique their own draft essay and a partner’s essay using a provided guide, and incorporate feedback into a revised version.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Drama (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Appreciation (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tools of appreciation in analysing varied dramatic texts. 2.3.2.LO.1 Use the dramatic tools to appreciate varied drama texts.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Explain how themes, style and language are developed to bring out the main concerns of drama texts
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 20 (Week 20 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. 99

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning:

- Learners individually critique their own work using the guide.

- In pairs, let them discuss the findings of each other's work.

- Learners incorporate the feedback into essays. Learners will think critically to critique and give feedback to help them learn. As they work together learners show respect to individuals of different beliefs and cultures.

Assessment (2.3.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- 3D Living pictures
- Action clip
- Film and skits online/internet
- Varied level appropriate drama texts(both local and foreign)