Premise Students have already read the play. They have also already discussed some of the main themes in the play such as morality, social responsibility, democracy and justice. It's the third lesson on the play. In a drama unit in an English class, students are often expected to act out a play in part or whole. This lesson will attempt to offer this rare opportunity.
Students draw a number out of the hat or box upon entering the class.
You're trying to make some friends. Get students to act out their response and explain their interpretation by identifying characteristics associated with the character. Students are told that they will all be involved in role playing today and the next day. They will examine how, given the same situation, different characters react differently based on their temperament and background. They are reminded that they will all take part in a performance of the play we've been studying, that today s lesson prepares them for undertaking one of the roles.