Objective

By the end of this lesson, Audrey will be able to take on and sustain roles in a variety of drama forms to express meaning in a wide range of imagined situations.

Materials and Prep

Materials: None

Preparation: Ensure a quiet and open space for Audrey to move around and act out different roles.

Activities

• Imaginary Characters: Have Audrey create and act out different characters from her imagination. Encourage her to use different voices and movements for each character.
• Storytelling Through Drama: Ask Audrey to pick her favorite story or book and act out a scene from it. Help her understand how to express the emotions and actions of the characters.
• Role Reversal: Play a game where Audrey pretends to be an adult and you pretend to be a child. This can help her understand different perspectives and roles.
• Improvisation: Give Audrey a scenario or situation and ask her to improvise a short scene based on it. This will help her think on her feet and be creative.

Talking Points

• What is drama?
  "Drama is like playing make-believe or pretending to be someone else. It's a way to tell stories and show emotions through acting."
• Why do we act out different roles?
  "Acting out different roles helps us understand how other people feel and think. It's like trying on different hats to see the world from someone else's perspective."
• How can we express emotions in drama?
  "We can use our voices, facial expressions, and body movements to show how a character is feeling. It's like painting a picture with our actions!"
• Why is improvisation important in drama?
  "Improvisation helps us think quickly and be creative. It's like a fun challenge where we have to come up with a story on the spot!"