Explore new characters and settings by using drama techniques from the National Theatre’s Let’s Play programme with this KS2 character description lesson plan.
The National Theatre Let’s Play programme aims to transform creative learning and theatre-making in primary schools. This lesson takes a creative literacy approach to introducing any new story, book or play to your class using Let’s Play methodology.
All the drama games and activities can be delivered prior to reading the text for the first time. They involve thinking about characters’ thoughts and feelings. You’ll also map out locations and draw visuals from the story.
These tasks allow children of varying reading levels to engage with the story you’re studying through drama. They are designed to help deepen pupils’ understanding.
KS2 character description learning objectives
- Use creativity to explore and gain a deep understanding of different aspects of a story
- Develop teamworking skills through listening and responding to each other’s ideas
- Gain confidence through seeing value in ideas and opinions and presenting them in a variety of ways
- How to infer and justify ideas about a story
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Emily Azouelos has worked as a teacher and senior leader in London primary schools. She is a consultant and writer for the National Theatre Let’s Play programme. Let’s Play is the National Theatre’s programme to inspire creative learning and transform theatre-making in primary schools across the UK. Follow National Theatre in Schools on Twitter at @NT_Schools. Browse more resources for character description.
