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Which subject	Drama
What topic	Artist comes alive- acting
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Artist Comes Alive - Acting

Subject

Drama

Topic

Artist Comes Alive - Acting

Grade/Age Group

Grade 3 (8-9 years old)

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Understand the basic principles of character acting.
• Demonstrate how to embody different characters through voice and movement.
• Collaborate in small groups to create a short scene based on character prompts.
• Reflect on the importance of artistic expression and teamwork.

Materials

• Character cards (with different roles and personality traits)
• Open space for movement
• Props (optional: hats, scarves, etc.)
• Timer (to keep track of activities)
• Whiteboard and markers (for group brainstorming)

Standards

This lesson aligns with the National Core Arts Standards for Theater, specifically focusing on:

• Performing (TH:Pr4.1.3a)
• Collaborating (TH:Cn11.1.3)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the lesson topic and objectives. Briefly explain the concept of acting and the role of an artist.
2	Warm-up Activity	5 min	Conduct a physical warm-up involving voice and movement exercises to help students get comfortable.
3	Character Cards	8 min	Distribute character cards to each student. Explain how to embody the character through their physicality and voice.
4	Small Group Creation	7 min	Divide the class into groups of 4. Students create a short scene using their assigned characters. Provide guidance as needed.
5	Group Sharing	3 min	Have groups share their scenes with each other in a relaxed manner, ensuring no pressure to "perform."
6	Reflection and Wrap Up	2 min	Conduct a brief classroom discussion on what they learned, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and creativity.

Homework

• Ask students to write a short paragraph about their favorite character from a book or movie and how they would act out that character. Homework will be collected without presentations to foster a relaxing atmosphere for students.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to experiment with their characters during the group activity and provide positive feedback.
• Maintain a supportive environment to build confidence as students express themselves creatively.

Lesson script