From Script to Stage · SHS1 Literature In English

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.2 - Perform skits of chosen scenes from a variety of plays.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Select a scene from a play (comedy or drama) that is suitable for group performance, justifying their choice in one or two sentences.
Apply at least three performance skills (voice projection, facial expression, gesture, and movement) when rehearsing their chosen scene.
Rehearse a scene in a group, showing cooperation and respect for the ideas of other group members.
Perform a rehearsed skit before the class with clear dialogue delivery and appropriate stage movement.
Offer constructive feedback on another group’s performance, identifying one strength and one area for improvement.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Drama (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: From Script to Stage (3.3)
Content standard: 1.3.3.CS.1 - Exhibit knowledge and understanding of scripting and performing drama pieces. 1.3.3.LO.1 Use the skills acquired to produce and perform a drama sketch. 1.3.3.LO.2 Use the skills acquired to write drama pieces
Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.2 - Perform skits of chosen scenes from a variety of plays.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 9 (Week 29 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. 61

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project -Based Learning:

- Guide learners in groups to go online and choose interesting scenes from comedies.

- Learners rehearse in their groups and perform. Using the internet will develop skills in ICT. Leadership, personal development and communication as they rehearse and perform.

- Groups perform for the rest of the class to critique and offer creative innovations to fine tune their work.

Assessment (1.3.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Scripted drama piece based on varied themes
- Action clip
- Film and skits online/internet