Narrative, Drama and… · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Indicator: B8.5.1.1.3 - Examine how monologues and dialogues are used to convey characters in narratives and play scripts (drama)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between a monologue and a dialogue, giving a clear definition and one example of each.
Identify monologues and dialogues within short narrative passages and play scripts, explaining which character traits or feelings each speech reveals.
Punctuate dialogue and monologue correctly, including the use of quotation marks, commas, and tags such as “she said” and “he asked.”
Write an original short dialogue between two characters that reveals at least two distinct character traits.
Write a short monologue from the viewpoint of a character that expresses that character’s inner thoughts or feelings.

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Strand: Literature (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Narrative, Drama and Poetry (5.1)
Content standard: B8.5.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how various elements of literary genres contribute to meaning
Indicator: B8.5.1.1.3 - Examine how monologues and dialogues are used to convey characters in narratives and play scripts (drama)
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 67
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

- Identify monologues and dialogues in texts.
- Create dialogue and monologue using appropriate punctuation.