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Which subject	Drama
What topic	Naturalism
What length (min)	30
What age group	College
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan for Drama: Naturalism

Subject

Drama

Topic

Naturalism

Grade/Age Group

College (Aged 16-19)

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Understand the key principles and characteristics of Naturalism in drama.
• Analyse a short scene from a Naturalistic play and identify Naturalistic techniques.
• Participate in discussion about the implications of Naturalism in contemporary theatre.

Materials

• Excerpts from a Naturalistic play (e.g., "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (for multimedia examples)
• Handouts summarising key concepts of Naturalism

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Naturalism	5 min	Briefly introduce the concept of Naturalism in drama, highlighting its historical context and key features (realism, everyday life, psychological depth).
2	Group Discussion	10 min	Facilitate a discussion on students' prior knowledge and experiences with Naturalism, including examples from plays or films they have encountered.
3	Text Analysis	10 min	Distribute excerpts from a Naturalistic play. In small groups, students will read and analyse the text, focusing on Naturalistic techniques used (characterization, dialogue, setting).
4	Class Sharing	3 min	Groups will share their findings with the class, discussing how the techniques contribute to the overall effectiveness of the piece.
5	Conclusion and Homework	2 min	Summarise the lesson; assign homework: write a one-page reflection on the role of Naturalism in contemporary theatre.

Assessment

• Ongoing observation during group discussions and activities to ensure participation and understanding.
• Review homework reflections for comprehension of Naturalism concepts and their applications in theatre.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national drama curriculum by developing critical analytical skills and encouraging creativity while exploring significant theatre movements and techniques.

Homework

Write a one-page reflection on the role of Naturalism in contemporary theatre. The reflections will be collected and checked without students presenting them in front of the class.

Lesson script