| 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 | Clowning |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| 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 |
Clowning
Year 5
Drama
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: The Arts - Drama, specifically focusing on creating and presenting artistic works, exploring and appreciating the arts, and developing skills in improvisation and collaboration.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Clowning | 5 | Briefly explain what clowning is and its history. Discuss various types of clowns and their characteristics. |
| 2 | Warm-up activities | 5 | Conduct physical warm-up exercises to prepare the body for movement. Include stretching and simple physical comedy exercises to break the ice. |
| 3 | Clowning Techniques | 10 | Introduce basic techniques such as physical comedy, facial expressions, and improvisation. Show examples through demonstrations. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 5 | Divide students into small groups and assign them a short clown skit to create using the techniques learned. Provide props and encourage creativity. |
| 5 | Perform and Reflect | 5 | Invite each group to perform their skit for the class. After each performance, discuss what worked well and what could be improved without requiring students to present in front of the class. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 | Wrap up the lesson by summarizing key points learned. Assign students to write a reflection on what they enjoyed about clowning and what skills they want to develop further. |
Students will write a short reflection on their experience in class, including what they learned about clowning and what aspects they would like to explore further. Homework should be submitted in the next class without presentation.