Unit 11: Drama Studies
Studying a Selected Play
- Suggested texts: Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) or African drama (e.g., The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka).
- Understand plot, characters, and key scenes.
Role of Dialogue and Conflict
- Analyze how dialogue reveals character, advances the plot, and builds tension.
- Identify internal and external conflicts within the drama.
Performance Appreciation
- Study how drama is performed, including:
- Stage directions
- Tone of voice
- Costumes and props
- Encourage role-play and group reading for deeper engagement.