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Which subject	Music
What topic	Musical theatre
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Musical Theatre

Topic

Musical Theatre

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Subject

Music

Objectives

• Introduce students to the concept of musical theatre.
• Explore basic elements of musical theatre including singing, acting, and dancing.
• Engage students in a creative group activity to create a short scene.
• Assess student understanding through group participation and reflections.

Materials

• Musical Theatre Excerpts: Selected audio clips or video excerpts from popular musicals suitable for children.
• Lyrics Handouts: Simple lyrics from a children’s song or musical.
• Costumes/Props: Basic costume pieces and props for role-playing (scarves, hats, etc.).
• Whiteboard and Markers: For notes and brainstorming.
• Music Player: To play selected musical clips.

Class Size

20 Students

Lesson Length

30 Minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson plan aligns with the national curriculum by encouraging creativity, teamwork, and understanding of performing arts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Musical Theatre	5 mins	Briefly explain what musical theatre is, using examples from popular children’s musicals. Engage students with questions about their favorite shows.
2	Listening Activity	5 mins	Play excerpts from selected musical theatre pieces. Discuss the components: music, lyrics, and performance.
3	Lyrics Exploration	5 mins	Distribute lyrics handouts. Read through the lyrics together, highlighting emotions and themes.
4	Group Activity	10 mins	Divide students into small groups. Each group creates a short scene or song, incorporating singing and acting. Encourage creativity with props.
5	Sharing and Feedback	5 mins	Allow groups to briefly share their scene with the class, but keep it informal. Provide positive feedback and encouragement.
6	Conclusion and Reflection	5 mins	Recap the lesson by discussing what they learned about musical theatre. Assign homework to reflect on the day’s activity and think of their favorite musical.

Homework

Students will write a short paragraph about their favorite musical and why they like it. They will bring this to the next class for a discussion, which will be done without requiring presentations.

Assessment

• Participation in discussions and activities.
• Observation of group work dynamics.
• Completion of the homework assignment for understanding of concepts.

Lesson script