Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 3

Lesson Video

This page supports the lesson note with a companion video and a short classroom-ready summary.

Performance objectives

• for the Lesson:
• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Identify the essential requirements needed to set up a stage for a play or drama.
• Describe the key stages involved in the process of producing a play from start to finish.

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 3 learners to the fundamental concept of 'Staging' in drama and play production. Staging involves the arrangement and presentation of a play on a performance area, encompassing all the elements that make a performance come alive and believable for an audience. Understanding staging is crucial for appreciating local cultural performances, school plays, and even community drama groups often seen in Nigerian festivals, churches, and social gatherings. It helps learners recognize the effort and artistic elements involved in bringing stories to life, fostering creativity and a deeper connection to performing arts.

Teacher activity

• Explains the requirements of a play production.
• Discusses the processes in volved in play production.

Evaluation guide

• The evaluation will directly assess students' achievement of the performance objectives using the provided evaluation guide.
• A. Formative Assessment:
• Observation: The teacher observes student participation in group activities, their ability to identify staging elements from pictures, and their contributions during discussions.
• Question and Answer: Oral questions during the lesson to check for immediate understanding (e.g., "What is a prop?", "What do actors do before performing?").
• B. Summative Assessment:

Reference guide

• Text books Note books.Chalkboard etc.