Drama Core Content Lesson Plan

Elements of Drama

Dixie Elementary Magnet School

Jan Ross, Library Media Specialist

"Learning About the Elements of Drama"

Grade Level: 5th
Objective: Students will identify the three elements of drama.
Connection:

Core Content:

AH-05-1.3.1

Students will identify or describe elements of drama in dramatic works.

I Can Statements to be posted:

I can identify the elements of drama.

I can identify the elements of drama demonstrated in a dramatic work.

Elements of drama:
Literary elements – Script, Plot, Character, Story organization (beginning, middle, end), Setting, Dialogue, Monologue, Conflict
Technical elements – Scenery (set), Costumes, Props, Sound and Music, Make-up
Performance elements: Acting (how speaking, moving help to create characters), Speaking - vocal expression, projection, speaking style, diction, Nonverbal expression - gestures, facial expression, movement
Context: Students have previously been introduced to this topic in fourth grade in an informal way with presentations and during the Arts Enrichment program. This will be the first time they will be held accountable for this information.
Materials/Technology: Shadow Puppet Movie, the Elements of Drama Power Point, First Exit Slip, Second Exit Slip
Procedures:

Week 1: Students will be introduced to the three kinds of elements of drama. The Library Media Specialist will go through the Power Point about the drama elements, using the computer and projector. Students will then complete an exit slip about the elements of Drama.

    Week 2: Students will review the elements of drama, then view the shadow puppet movie. Then they will view a downloaded clip of a rod puppet show. After the movies, they will discuss which of the elements of drama they observed in the movie. Then, they will complete the second exit slip.
Student Assessment: Students will be assessed on the exit slips they complete.

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