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Which subject	Drama
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Introduction to Role Play in Drama

Objectives

Introduce students to the concept of role play in drama.
Encourage creativity and imagination through character exploration.
Develop confidence in expressing emotions and reactions.
Foster teamwork and communication skills among peers.

Materials

Costumes and props (hats, scarves, puppets)
Simple sketches or scenes for role play
A comfortable space for movement
Music (optional) for a fun atmosphere
Whiteboard and markers for brainstorming

Grade/Age Group

Preschool / Nursery

Subject

Drama

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum for the Arts, particularly focusing on developing aspects of drama, creativity, and collaboration within the classroom context.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly explain the concept of role play and its purpose in drama.
2	Warm-Up Activity	5 mins	Engage students in a fun warm-up game to get them moving and relaxed.
3	Model Role Play	5 mins	Demonstrate a simple role play scenario using props and costumes.
4	Character Selection	5 mins	Let students choose characters from a selection of props or costumes.
5	Group Role Play	5 mins	In small groups, allow students to create a short scene together.
6	Reflection	5 mins	Gather students to discuss what they enjoyed about the role play.
7	Conclusion and Homework	5 mins	Summarize the lesson and give a simple homework task related to role play, like drawing their favorite character.

Homework

Students will be asked to draw or color their favorite character from the role play activity and explain why they liked that character. This will be collected for feedback but will not require a public presentation.

Assessment

To assess understanding and engagement, teachers will observe group interactions during the role play activity and assess the reflections shared at the end of the lesson. Feedback will be provided individually based on their homework submissions.