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Which subject	Drama
What topic	Games
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Drama - Games

Topic

Games

Objectives

• To develop teamwork, communication, and improvisational skills through drama games.
• To engage students in playful exploration of dramatic concepts.
• To encourage creativity and spontaneity in performance.

Materials

• Open space for movement
• Cones or markers for boundaries
• Various drama game prompts (can be printed or displayed)
• Stopwatch or timer
• Whiteboard and markers

Grade/Age Group

• Suitable for all grades (primary to secondary)

Subject

• Drama

Duration

• 30 minutes

Number of Students

• 20

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for the Arts, focusing on developing skills in performance and critical thinking.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Warm-Up	5 minutes	Begin with a group warm-up incorporating physical movement and vocal exercises to energize students. Introduce students to a simple game like "Pass the Energy."
2	Introduction to Drama Games	5 minutes	Explain the importance of games in drama. Discuss what students will learn and the objectives of the lesson.
3	First Game: "Mirroring"	10 minutes	Pair students and have one student lead a series of movements that the other must mirror. Switch roles after 5 minutes. Emphasize observation and focus.
4	Second Game: "Character Walks"	5 minutes	Students walk around the space in character. Give prompts for different characters and emotions (e.g., "walk like you’re sneaking").
5	Creative Group Game	5 minutes	Split the class into small groups and assign a drama game (e.g., "One Word Story"). Allow them to perform it for each other briefly.
6	Reflection and Closure	5 minutes	Gather students for a discussion. Ask them to reflect on their experiences and what they learned. Summarize key takeaways from the lesson.

Homework

• Assign students to write a short reflection (150-200 words) on their favorite drama game from the lesson and what they learned from it. The homework will be collected without presentations in class.

Lesson script