Traditional Stories - Lesson 4 - PowerPoint

In the fourth lesson of a series on traditional stories, aimed at Key Stage 1 pupils, the focus is on delving deeper into the characters that populate these tales. The objective of the lesson is to utilise drama and role-play to explore and understand the motivations and actions of characters within a story. For example, students might examine the motive behind the wolf's actions in the story of Little Red Riding Hood, discussing what the wolf does to achieve his goals. This approach to learning highlights the importance of a character's motive in driving the narrative forward.

During the lesson, students are encouraged to engage in an interactive 'hotseat' activity, where they assume the role of a character from a fairy story and respond to questions posed by their teacher and peers. This exercise prompts them to think critically about their character's role, desires, and the outcomes of their actions within the story. Additionally, the lesson includes a group drama activity where students act out their favourite fairy tale using costumes and props, ensuring each group member embodies a character from the story. The lesson culminates in a plenary where the groups perform their fairy tale to the class, allowing pupils to showcase their understanding of the characters and the story as a whole.