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Which subject	Drama
What topic	The Tempest
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
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

Lesson plan

Topic

The Tempest

Objectives

To explore the themes and characters of Shakespeare’s "The Tempest."
To engage students in dramatic interpretation and improvisation.
To develop skills in teamwork and collaboration through group activities.

Materials

Copies of excerpts from "The Tempest."
Whiteboard and markers.
Props and costumes for role-playing (optional).
Soundtrack related to the themes of the play (ocean sounds, storm sounds).
Projector and screen for displaying key information (optional).

Grade/Age Group

Suitable for all grades; adaptable for ages 11-16.

Subject

Drama

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Correlation

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for the teaching of Drama, focusing on understanding dramatic texts, character exploration, and performance skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to The Tempest	5	Briefly introduce Shakespeare and the themes of "The Tempest." Engage students with questions.
2	Group Reading	10	Divide students into groups and assign each a different excerpt from the play to read aloud.
3	Character Exploration	5	Each group discusses their characters and what motivates them, considering themes like power and revenge.
4	Improvisation Activity	5	In small groups, students create short improvised scenes based on their character's motivations. Share with the class briefly.
5	Reflection	3	Invite students to share insights about their characters and the scenes they created. Discuss how it relates to the themes of the play.
6	Homework & Conclusion	2	Explain homework: write a reflective piece on which character resonates with them and why. Check homework without presentations.

Homework

Each student will write a reflective piece (about 200 words) on their chosen character from "The Tempest," including why they resonate with that character. This will be submitted in writing and checked during the next lesson without requiring presentations.