Appreciation · SHS3 Literature In English

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.2.LI.3 - Critique selected speeches of selected characters and how they influence the development of the plot

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the key stages involved in critiquing a character’s speech, including context, purpose, language features, tone, and plot impact.
Analyse how a selected character’s speech reveals their intentions, emotions, and relationships with other characters.
Evaluate how a character’s speech advances the plot by creating conflict, revealing information, or prompting decisions and actions.
Critique a character’s speech from a Ghanaian play or a foreign text using a structured guide and justify their judgments with textual evidence.
Present and defend their critique in a group discussion, giving and receiving constructive feedback.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Drama (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Appreciation (3.2)
Content standard: 3.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tools of appreciation in analysing varied dramatic texts. 3.3.2.LO.1 Use dramatic tools in appreciating varied dramatic texts
Indicator: 3.3.2.LI.3 - Critique selected speeches of selected characters and how they influence the development of the plot
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. 141

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Whole Class Activity:

- In a whole class activity, discuss the stages of critiquing characters' speeches. Use concept mapping to help organise the steps and ideas.

- In mixed-ability groups, follow steps to critique a speech. Share and discuss with other groups and the whole class.

- Individually critique selected speeches and monitor progress using a guide.

- Learners develop critical thinking skills, articulate and explain one's feelings in a group situation.

Assessment (3.3.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: 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)