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Lesson 9 – Home
Teaching Focus: In this lesson, students deepen their connection to and understanding
of one of the themes of the play by exploring the concept of ‘home’ and relating it to
their own experiences.
Curriculum
Expectations
Space
Materials
and Prep.
Classroom Activities:
Word web
Small group tableaux
Whole group tableau
Read aloud
Ven diagram/T Chart
Journal writing
Drama B1.1 (engage actively in drama exploration and role play…)
Drama B1.2 (demonstrate an understanding of the element of role…)
Drama B1.3 (plan and shape the direction of the drama…)
Drama B2.1 (express personal responses and make connections…)
Drama B2.3 (identify and give examples of their strengths, interests
and areas for improvement…)
Oral Communication 1.2 (Active Listening Strategies)
Oral Communication 1.4 (Demonstrating understanding)
Oral Communication 2.1 (Purpose)
Oral Communication 2.2 (Interactive Strategies)
Writing 2.1 (Form)
Writing 2.3 (Word Choice)
Reading 1.3 (Comprehension Strategies)
Clear, open space in the classroom (move desks aside)
Text p. 25 - 28 to read aloud
Lesson
As a class (or in groups) construct a word web with the word “HOME” in the
Divide the class into groups of 6 or 8 and assign each group a different room,
such as the kitchen, the living room, or the bedroom. Groups practices creating
their rooms individually. Then, have the whole group come together and, on a
signal, have the whole class freeze into a picture to show the furnished house.
Distribute the scene from the text (p.25 – 28). Quickly cast it and read through
the scene.
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Peter Pan Study Guide 23
Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2010