| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Drama |
| What topic | Costume in Shakespeare’s time |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Costume in Shakespeare’s Time
Suitable for students of varying grades, adaptable for ages 10-16.
Drama
20 students
This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum where students explore the importance of historical context in theatre and improve their understanding of character portrayal through visual elements.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (Minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the topic of costume in Shakespeare's time and discuss its significance in theatre. |
| 2 | Visual Presentation | 10 | Show pictures of various Shakespearean costumes, highlighting differences based on gender and status. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a discussion on how costume affects character perception. Ask students for their thoughts. |
| 4 | Costume Creation Activity | 8 | Students sketch their own designs for a character from a Shakespearean play, considering historical context and symbolism. |
| 5 | Sharing Ideas | 2 | Students pair up to share and discuss their designs with a partner. |
| 6 | Wrap-up & Homework Assignment | 5 | Summarise key points of the lesson. Assign homework: create a short written description explaining the design choices in their sketches. |
Students will write a brief description of their costume design choices, considering character, social status, and historical context. Homework will be collected and checked by the teacher without student presentations.