| 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 | Creating a characyer |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| 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 |
Creating a Character
Grade 8 (ages 13-14)
Drama
20 students
This lesson aligns with the National Core Arts Standards for Theatre, particularly concerning creating, performing, and responding to works of art.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (Minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Characters | 5 | Discuss what makes a character interesting. Introduce key elements such as traits, motivations, and backstory. |
| 2 | Character Development Handout | 5 | Distribute handouts outlining different character traits, backgrounds, and motivations. Discuss examples from well-known plays. |
| 3 | Individual Character Creation | 10 | Students create their own character using the handouts. Encourage them to think deeply about their character's traits and history. |
| 4 | Pair and Share | 5 | Students pair up and share their character with a partner. They should provide feedback on each other's ideas and offer suggestions. |
| 5 | Group Discussion | 3 | Reconvene as a whole class to discuss interesting observations or ideas that surfaced during the pair and share. |
| 6 | Reflection and Homework | 2 | Ask students to write a brief reflection on their character for homework. This will involve detailing their character’s main traits and a short backstory. Collect reflections but do not ask for presentations to respect individual comfort levels. |
Students will write a one-paragraph description of their character, focusing on traits, motivations, and backstory. This will be collected for assessment without requiring students to present in class.