Dramatisation and Role Play · B6 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.5.1.1 - Dramatise/role-play whole/parts of stories/scenes, events

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

identify and discuss at least three familiar stories or scenes suitable for dramatisation, stating the event each one depicts.
describe the plot of a chosen story by sequencing its beginning, middle and ending events correctly.
prepare and perform a short dramatisation or role-play of a selected part of a story with a partner or small group.
use appropriate vocabulary and pronounce words correctly while speaking during the role-play.
depict the selected theme of the story clearly through their actions, dialogue and expressions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Dramatisation and Role Play (1.5)
Content standard: B6.1.5.1 - Appreciate pieces of literary materials through dramatisation
Indicator: B6.1.5.1.1 - Dramatise/role-play whole/parts of stories/scenes, events
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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 4-6), 2019, p. 155
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Guide learners through discussion to identify some stories/scenes, events etc.
- Discuss the plot of the chosen story i.e. events at the beginning, middle, and ending.
- Have learners prepare and dramatise/role-play whole/parts of stories/scene, events). Ensure the role-play/dramatisation depicts selected theme.
- Ensure appropriate vocabulary use as well as correct pronunciation.