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Which subjectDrama
What topicimprovisation
What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Improvisation

Subject

Drama

Grade/Age Group

Doesn't Matter

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson plan aligns with the UK national curriculum for Drama, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and communication among students.

Objectives

To understand the concept of improvisation in drama.
To encourage students to think on their feet and react spontaneously.
To build confidence in performance and expression.
To foster teamwork and collaboration among classmates.

Materials

Open space for movement
Props (optional, could include hats, scarves, etc.)
Timer or stopwatch
Whiteboard and markers for notes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Improvisation	5 minutes	Briefly discuss what improvisation is and its importance in drama. Provide examples.
2	Warm-Up Activities	5 minutes	Engage students in a few quick warm-up games to loosen up and get into a creative mindset.
3	Explanation of the Rules	5 minutes	Explain the basic rules of improvisation: listening, accepting ideas, and building on them.
4	Group Activity	10 minutes	Divide the class into small groups. Each group will perform a short improvised scene with a prompt.
5	Reflection and Feedback	5 minutes	Bring the class back together to discuss their experiences. Encourage positive feedback among peers.
6	Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Assign students to write a short reflective piece on their improvisation experiences without presenting in class.

Assessment

Monitor student participation during group activities.
Provide oral feedback during the reflection segment.
Review homework submissions for understanding of improvisation concepts.

Homework

Students will write a reflective piece (200-300 words) on their experience with improvisation in class, focusing on what they learned and how they felt. This will be submitted for review without in-class presentations.

Lesson script