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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Drama
What topic	Cooking area at McDonald's
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
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Lesson Plan: Drama in the Cooking Area at McDonald's

Subject: Drama

Grade: 4

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Learning Objectives

• Students will understand the roles of various staff members in the cooking area at McDonald's.
• Students will engage in role-playing to demonstrate teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Students will enhance their creativity by improvising lines and actions relevant to their roles.

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Materials Needed

• McDonald's staff role cards (e.g., Cook, Cashier, Manager, Customer)
• Props for role-playing (e.g., plastic food items, utensils, cleaning supplies)
• A timer
• Space for role-playing activities

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Engage Students: Start with a brief discussion about their experiences with McDonald's. Ask questions like:

   • "What do you like to order when you visit McDonald's?"
   • "What do you think happens in the cooking area behind the counter?"

2. Explain The Role of Each Staff Member: Introduce the different roles in the cooking area:

   • Cook: Prepares the food.
   • Cashier: Takes orders and handles payments.
   • Manager: Oversees the operation.
   • Customer: Orders and enjoys the food.

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Activity Instructions (20 Minutes)

1. Role Assignment (5 Minutes)

• Divide students into groups of four.
• Assign each student a role based on the roles discussed.
• Give out role cards (Cook, Cashier, Manager, Customer) to each student.

2. Scenario Setup (5 Minutes)

• Explain the scenario: Each group is running a shift in the cooking area at McDonald's. They need to serve a busy lunch crowd with various orders.
• Encourage students to think about how their characters would interact.

3. Role-Playing Activity (10 Minutes)

• In their groups, students will act out their scenario.
• Students must use dialogue and actions appropriate to their roles.
• The timer will be set for 10 minutes, during which groups must “serve” customers and manage their tasks.

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Conclusion (5 Minutes)

1. Reflection: Gather the students together and discuss:

   • What was fun about the activity?
   • How did teamwork help while role-playing?
   • What challenges did they face during the scenario?

2. Wrap-Up: Emphasize how roles in a kitchen are vital to ensuring excellent service and maintaining efficiency, just like a drama production where each actor contributes to the overall performance.

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Assessment

• Participation in role-playing activities.
• Demonstration of understanding of character roles through dialogue and actions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly during the activity.

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Notes

• Ensure to remind students to be respectful and supportive of each other's performances.
• Adapt roles if students are shy or prefer not to speak in front of others. Non-speaking roles (like preparing food) can be introduced.

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With this lesson plan, students will not only learn about the cooking area in a fun and engaging way but also improve their drama skills through creativity and teamwork!