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Which subject	Drama
What topic	Characters
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Characters in Drama

Topic

Characters

Subject

Drama

Grade/Age Group

Grade 4

Duration

30 Minutes

Class Size

20 Students

Objectives

• Students will identify different types of characters in a drama.
• Students will understand the roles and traits of main and supporting characters.
• Students will create a character profile based on a given scenario.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Character profile worksheet
• Scenario cards (with different character situations)
• Pencils and colored markers

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national standards for drama education, focusing on understanding character development and roles in storytelling.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Characters	5 mins	Briefly discuss what characters are and their importance in drama. Use examples from popular children's stories or plays.
2	Types of Characters	10 mins	Introduce main characters and supporting characters. Discuss their traits and roles in a story. Engage students by asking them to name characters from their favorite books or movies.
3	Scenario Activity	10 mins	Hand out scenario cards to small groups. Each group creates a character based on the scenario. They will note down traits using the character profile worksheet.
4	Sharing & Discussion	5 mins	Groups share their character profiles with the class. Discuss the variety of characters created. Encourage students to ask questions about each other's characters.
5	Wrap-up and Homework Assignment	5 mins	Summarize the lesson's key points. Assign homework: each student creates a character profile for a character of their choice and writes a brief description of why that character is interesting. No presentations will be required.

Homework

• Create a character profile for a character from your favorite book or movie, including traits and a brief description.
• Due on the next class day.

Lesson script