Dramatisation and Role Play · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.1.5.1.1 - Dramatise and role-play stories heard and read

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

mention the titles of at least three stories they have heard or read, such as The Magic Pot.
identify and name the main characters in a story read aloud by the teacher.
dramatise or role-play a short story with appropriate characters, using simple dialogue and actions.
discuss and comment on stories dramatised by their classmates, stating what they liked and what could be improved.
work collaboratively in groups to assign roles and present a short scene from a familiar story.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Dramatisation and Role Play (1.5)
Content standard: B3.1.5.1 - Perform stories
Indicator: B3.1.5.1.1 - Dramatise and role-play stories heard and read
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 72
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Let learners mention titles of stories they have heard or read,
e.g. The Magic Pot.
- Let learners identify some characters in the stories mentioned.
- Let learners dramatise or role-play stories they have heard, read or created, with appropriate characters.
- Discuss stories dramatised or role-played.
- Let learners comment on stories dramatised or role-played.