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Lesson Plan
Grade: 10 Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Drama
Lesson Topic: Continents, oceans, major countries, capital cities, gateway cities
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify the seven continents and five oceans on a world map.
  • Name major countries and their capital cities relevant to drama.
  • Explain the role of gateway cities as cultural and transport hubs for theatre.
  • Compare how geography influences theatrical traditions in different regions.
  • Apply knowledge by selecting a suitable gateway city for a theatre exchange programme.
Materials Needed:
  • World map (digital or printed) showing continents, oceans, and gateway cities.
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard.
  • Handouts with tables of countries, capitals, and cultural institutions.
  • Sticky notes or index cards for matching activity.
  • Speakers for short video clips of iconic theatres.
  • Assessment checklist or exit‑ticket sheets.
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick world‑map quiz to activate prior knowledge of continents and oceans. Explain that understanding global geography helps actors and directors appreciate cultural contexts of plays. Outline today’s success criteria: students will label continents, list capitals, and justify a gateway‑city choice.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5’) – Students label a blank world map with continents and oceans.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of major countries, capitals, and key cultural institutions using slides.
  3. Interactive matching (10’) – In pairs, students match countries to capitals and associated gateway cities on handouts.
  4. Gateway city case study (10’) – Small groups analyse one gateway city’s theatre scene and discuss its geographic influence.
  5. Whole‑class debrief (5’) – Groups share findings; teacher highlights connections to drama.
  6. Quick revision checklist (5’) – Students complete a self‑check on the learning objectives.
  7. Exit ticket (5’) – Write which gateway city they would choose for an exchange and why.
Conclusion:
Summarise how continents, capitals, and gateway cities shape theatrical practice worldwide. Students complete an exit ticket stating their chosen exchange city and rationale. For homework, research a famous play from that city and prepare a brief presentation for the next lesson.