Erica Barr PS2

Lesson
Title/Focus

Character Creation

Date

March 17, 2016

Subject/Gra
de Level

Drama 10

Time
Duratio
n

83 min

Unit

Storytelling

Teacher

Erica Barr

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General
Learning
Outcomes:
Specific
Learning
Outcomes:

Students will:
Todevelopcompetencyincommunicationskillsthroughparticipationinandexplorationofvariousdramatic
disciplines.
Students will:
Speech: 13. Speak spontaneously within a given context.
Movement: 18. Appreciate that physical expression can enhance language
Improv: 16. Make logical choices spontaneously within the boundaries of
situation and character
23. Use varied stimuli for character development.
24. Select and use vocal techniques appropriate to a character.
25. Select and use language appropriate to a character and situation.
26. Use body language to add physical dimension and depth to a
character.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Create and perform an invented character.

ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
Key Questions:

Products/Performan
ces:

Students engaged in small and large group activities.

Students positively participating.
How do we create believable characters?
How can we get to know our characters?
What is one thing you learned today that you didnt know before
class?
Students participation and cooperation throughout small and
large group activities.
Character Sheet

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Alberta Program of Studies
Alberta Education Teacher Resource Manual for
Senior High School Drama

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

15 Pens/Pencils
15 Character Sheets
Clear space

PROCEDURE
Prior to lesson

Attention Grabber

Assessment of
Prior Knowledge
Expectations for
Learning and

Ensure classroom is clear of any rehearsal furniture or

obstacles that may get in the way.
Have pens/pencils and character sheets easily accessible
Introduction (10min)
Time
Greet students as they come in, and invite them to join
1min
sitting in a circle.
Ask: How do we create believable characters?

2min

Students will actively participate and cooperate in group

activities in a positive manner.

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Behaviour
Transition to Body

Take attendance of class via Question of the Day

QOTD: If you could eat one meal for the rest
of your life what would it be?
Body (60min)

Learning Activity
#1

7min
Time

Warm Up

20min

Memorable Characters Discussion

5min

Physical-Crows/Cranes
Vocal- Tongue Twister:
Toy Boat
Irish Wristwatch
Peggy Babcock
Focus- 4 corners
Learning Activity
#2

What did we do last class?

o Character bodies
What is your favourite character youve seen in a
movie/tv show (real person)
What do you remember about them?
Why are they memorable?

Learning Activity
#3

Character Creation

10min

Start with students laying down on the ground. Tell them to

think about their character they want to create.
-What do they look like?
-How do they walk?
-What do they eat?
-Who are their friends?
-Who are their enemies?
-What do they sound like?
-What music do they listen to?
Stand

up. Start walking as this character. Go through body:

What do its feet feel like?
How do its legs move
How fast can it walk
How slow
Do its arms sway or stay folded?
Does it sway its hips
Shoulders slumped or proudly open
Chest up or down?

Freeze. Begin to talk like the character. Keep walking like it and
greet people as your character: Say hello/good morning/etc.
Learning Activity
#4

Dinner Party

15min

Students will enter one at a time to a dinner party. They will

stay in character the entire time. They will mingle with the
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guests, introduce themselves. And then after a bit, find a way

to leave. Come join the audience when you are done. Take note
of who is making memorable characters and why.
Discuss.
Learning Activity
#5

Character Sheet

10min

Students will be given a character sheet to work on. Explain

this is for marks and they will need to put thought and effort
into it when filling it out. They can work together and ask
questions.
Closure (13min)
Time
Consolidation of
Say: Awesome job today creating characters.
Learning:
Feedback From
Discuss todays characters.
10min
Students:
Transition To Next
Introduce tomorrows assignment: Character Hot Seat.
Lesson
Answer any questions.
*A 3-minute buffer is left for the lesson
Ninja Pose
Players stand in a circle and place their hands together, palm to palm, with
all fingers touching in the center.

Sponge
Activity/Activities

The leader then counts down from three, and on three each player must
leap back and strike a ninja pose. Starting with the person to the leaders
left, and working clockwise, players take turns attacking an opponent. Using
one smooth motion, they attempt to tag another players hand with their
hand.
They must freeze in place once their attack is finished. Defending players
may dodge if they think they will be hit, but must also freeze once the
attack is finished. If the hand is hit, the player is out (Variation - two lives,
one for each hand. If a hand is tagged out, the player must keep it touching
the body and cannot use it to tag another player).

Reflections from the

lesson

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Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe