SHS3 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 16: Knowing Your Dramatic Elements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.1 - Discuss the connection between dramatic forms and themes

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the major dramatic forms (tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy, melodrama, farce, and satire) and state one key feature of each.
Explain how the choice of a dramatic form shapes the themes a playwright can explore.
Identify themes in a short play extract and match them to the dramatic form being used.
Present a short role play that demonstrates how a chosen dramatic form conveys a specific theme.
Justify, in a group discussion, why a particular dramatic form is suitable for expressing a given theme, using evidence from the text.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Drama (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Dramatic Elements (3.1)
Content standard: 3.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of dramatic forms in analysing varied texts. 3.3.1.LO.1 Use knowledge in forms of drama in analysing varied texts
Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.1 - Discuss the connection between dramatic forms and themes
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 16 (Week 16 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. 137

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Task Based Learning Review knowledge on forms and elements of drama and style. Learners work in groups on given tasks and present their findings for revision. Learners from other groups add information.

Experiential Learning

- Watch plays and identify a) Forms of drama b) Themes in the plays.

- This activity requires learners to think critically to apply knowledge on forms of drama and themes.

- In Task Groups, discuss and creatively present them in Role Play e.g. "I am Comedy "and will always give you fun. In communicating with other learners, they learn to use language confidently and effectively

Assessment (3.3.1.AS.1). 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:
- Relevant reading materials.
- Writing guide
- Radio and tv programs.
- Videos
- Apps and Softwares