| 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 | Improvisation |
| What length (min) | 15 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 16 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Drama
Improvisation
Year 3
16
15 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Improvisation | 3 minutes | Briefly explain what improvisation is. Discuss its importance in drama and performance. Encourage a few examples from students. |
| 2 | Warm-up Activity | 4 minutes | Conduct a quick physical warm-up (e.g., stretching, breathing exercises) to prepare students for movement. |
| 3 | Group Improvisation Task | 5 minutes | Divide students into small groups of 4. Assign them a scenario to improvise a short skit. Allow them to discuss and plan their scenes before performing. |
| 4 | Group Sharing (No Presentations) | 2 minutes | Invite each group to share what they discussed in their improvised scenes without presenting them. Use this as a quick wrap-up and reflection on their ideas. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Homework | 1 minute | Summarise the lesson. For homework, ask students to observe a family member or friend in a social situation and note how they improvise in conversation. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore a very exciting topic in drama: improvisation. Can anyone tell me what they think improvisation means?"
[Pause for responses from students.]
"Great answers! Improvisation is when we create scenes or characters on the spot, without a script. It’s important because it helps us think quickly, be creative, and work well with others. Now, can anyone share an example of a time they’ve improvised? Perhaps during playtime or while telling a story?"
[Encourage a few examples from the students.]
"Thank you for sharing! Let’s get ready to move and improve our improvisation skills today!"
"Now, before we dive into our group activities, we need to warm up our bodies and voices! Let’s start with some stretching. Stand up and reach for the sky!"
[Lead students in stretching their arms up and then reaching down to their toes.]
"Now, let’s take a deep breath in… and out. Great! How about we shake out our arms and legs? Make sure to loosen up! We want to be ready for some fun movement."
[Guide students through shaking out their limbs, moving around the space.]
"Fantastic! Now that we are all warmed up, let’s jump into our group improvisation task!"
"Okay, everyone! I’m going to divide you into small groups of four. Once I call out your group, go ahead and huddle together.
[Divide the class into groups.]
"Each group will be given a scenario to improvise a short skit. Here’s how it works: Discuss amongst yourselves and come up with a quick plan for your scene. You have five minutes to prepare. Remember, there's no right or wrong—just have fun and let your creativity flow!"
[While students work, move around to monitor their discussions and provide guidance if needed.]
"Okay, groups, you have a minute left! Wrap up your discussions and get ready to share what you have."
"Now it’s time to share what you came up with! But instead of presenting, I want each group to briefly tell us about your scene. What was your scenario? What ideas did you discuss?"
[Invite each group to share, giving them about 30 seconds each to communicate their thoughts.]
"Thank you all for sharing! It’s amazing to see the different ideas you came up with. Remember, improvisation is about collaboration. Sometimes the best ideas come when we bounce thoughts off each other!"
"To wrap up our lesson today, let’s quickly summarize what we learned about improvisation. Who can remind me what improvisation is and why it’s important?"
[Encourage a few students to recall the lesson.]
"Excellent! For our homework, I’d like each of you to observe a family member or a friend in a social situation and write down how they improvise during conversation. Think about how they respond to unexpected comments or situations. We will discuss your observations in our next class."
"Thank you for your hard work today. I can’t wait to hear about your experiences with improvisation! Have a wonderful day!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students} | - Introduction to improvisation |
| - Definition: Creating scenes or characters on the spot without a script | ||
| - Importance: Think quickly, be creative, collaborate with others | ||
| - Prompt for students: Share examples of improvisation | ||
| 2 | {Image: Students stretching} | - Warm-up Activity |
| - Stretching: Reach for the sky, touch toes | ||
| - Breathing exercises: Deep breaths in and out | ||
| - Shake out arms and legs: Getting ready for movement | ||
| 3 | {Image: Small groups of students} | - Group Improvisation Task |
| - Divide into small groups of four | ||
| - Task: Create a short skit from a given scenario | ||
| - Preparation time: 5 minutes to plan without fear of 'wrong' ideas | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students discussing} | - Group Sharing (No Presentations) |
| - Share ideas without a formal presentation | ||
| - Focus: Each group discusses their scenario and ideas | ||
| - Timing: 30 seconds each to communicate thoughts | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students listening} | - Conclusion and Summary |
| - Recap: What is improvisation and why is it important? | ||
| - Encourage students to share their thoughts from the lesson | ||
| 6 | {Image: Student writing homework} | - Homework Assignment |
| - Observe a family member or friend in a social situation | ||
| - Write down how they improvise in conversation | ||
| - Discussion of observations in the next class |
Let's all get moving, let's get fit,
With these exercises, we won’t quit!
Start with jumping, reach for the sky,
Bounce a few times—let’s see you fly!
Next, we’ll stretch, our limbs we’ll extend,
Touching our toes, let’s not pretend!
Twist to the left and then to the right,
Feel the warm-up, it’s pure delight!
Now it's time for a little shake,
Wiggle your arms and your legs, for goodness' sake!
Feel the rhythm, let your body sway,
Moving and grooving in a playful way.
Time to march, let’s pick up the pace,
Lift those knees, we’re in a race!
Count to ten, then turn around,
Let’s hear those feet make a joyful sound.
Let’s do some squats, down and up,
Feel the burn; don’t give up!
One, two, three, count them, do not fear,
Strong bodies make for a great premiere!
Don’t forget to stretch, hold it there,
Reach for the stars, show that flair!
Take a deep breath, let it out slow,
You’ve worked so hard; now let’s go!
Last but not least, a fun little jog,
In place we go, like a happy frog!
Keep it light, feel the beat,
With these exercises, we’re on our feet!