Teaching Drama in Literature

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Teaching Drama in

Literature
What is Drama?
In literature, a drama is the portrayal of fictional or non-fictional
events through the performance of written dialog (either prose or
poetry). Dramas can be performed on stage, on film, or the radio.
Dramas are typically called plays, and their creators are known as
“playwrights” or “dramatists.”
Drama is a teaching method, which would allow students to
explore the curriculum using several of Gardner's multiple
intelligences. Students are fully involved in learning with drama.
They are immersed into the subject. Their bodies, minds, and
emotions are extremely active when they become engrossed in the
drama.
What are the benefits
of using Drama to
teaching?
01
Drama
builds
confidence.
02
Drama helps
develop language
and communication
skills.
03

Drama encourages
children to
cooperate.
04

Drama supports
numeracy skills.
05
Drama helps
children to
understand the
world around
them.
06
Drama develops
emotional
intelligence.
07
Drama assists
physical
development.
APPROACH
LANGUAGE-BASED APPROACH

Language-based approach helps


students pay attention to the way
the language Is used when
studying literature. It is student-
centred and activity-based for
productive use of language.
LANGUAGE-BASED APPROACH

It improves students’ language


proficiency, and incorporates
literature and language skills among
the students. It engages students
more on experiences and responses.
Role play and dramatic activities are
practised in this approach.
What is the purpose of
DRAMA in teaching?
It encourages them to think and act creatively,
thus developing critical thinking and problem-
solving skills that can be applied in all areas of
learning. Through drama, children are
encouraged to take responsible roles and make
choices – to participate in and guide their own
learning.
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listening!

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