### Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts: Definition of Drama and Theatre
**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Topic:** Definition of Drama and Theatre
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define drama and theatre.
2. Differentiate between drama and theatre.
3. Identify the elements of drama and theatre.
4. Discuss the significance of drama and theatre in culture and society.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with key terms (Drama, Theatre, Play, Script, Actor, Stage, etc.)
- Printed handouts with definitions and examples
- Video clips of simple drama performances
- Construction paper, crayons, and markers for activities
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#### **Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Begin with a quick drama-related game.
- Example: Charades using different professions or emotions.
2. **Hook:**
- Show a short video clip of a children's drama performance.
- Ask the students to share their thoughts on what they just watched.
**Body (35 minutes):**
1. **Explanation of Drama and Theatre:**
- **Drama:**
- Definition: Drama is a mode of storytelling that uses dialogue and performance to present a narrative.
- Key Elements: Script, Dialogue, Characters, Conflict, Setting.
- **Theatre:**
- Definition: Theatre is the live performance of a drama or play, usually on a stage, in front of an audience.
- Key Elements: Stage, Actors, Audience, Costumes, Props, Lighting.
2. **Comparison and Contrast:**
- Use a Venn diagram on the whiteboard to help students visually compare and contrast drama and theatre.
3. **Class Discussion:**
- Discuss why drama and theatre are important in culture and society.
- Talk about the role of dramas and theatrical performances in storytelling, education, and entertainment.
4. **Interactive Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of flashcards with key terms.
- Have them match the terms with their definitions.
**Application (10 minutes):**
1. **Group Activity:**
- Each group will create a short skit (2-3 minutes) based on a simple scenario provided by the teacher.
- Students will use construction paper, crayons, and markers to design basic props and backgrounds.
2. **Performance:**
- Each group will perform their skit in front of the class.
- Encourage constructive feedback from peers.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Recap and Reflection:**
- Ask students to share one key thing they learned today about drama and theatre.
- Summarize the main points of the lesson.
2. **Homework Assignment:**
- Ask students to write a short paragraph on their favorite drama or theatrical performance and why it is meaningful to them.
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#### **Assessment:**
- Observational assessment during group activities and skit performances.
- Participation in class discussion.
- Review of homework for understanding and reflection.
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This lesson plan aims to introduce primary 6 students to the basics of drama and theatre, encouraging both theoretical understanding and practical application through interactive activities and performance.