Acting

Learning intentions

We are learning to share ideas with others.
We are learning to develop problem-solving skills through dramatic activities.

What to look for

Pupils suggesting items necessary for a camping trip
Pupils singing on an imaginary bus journey
Pupils sharing responsibilities in activities requiring imagination
Pupils discussing options for their safe return
Pupils making decisions in their groups
Pupils making responses about the return to the camp
Pupils taking part in group performances

Learning activities

Take the class on an imaginary bus journey to a camp site.

Involve everyone in a discussion about items they would need to pack for a camping trip, for example:

a tent;
food; and
clothing.

Lead the pupils in some singing on their way to the campsite and, when they ‘arrive’, divide them into groups to erect a tent and prepare a meal.

Explain the scenario: in groups of 4–5, the pupils go off into the forest to collect materials to make a fire. They get lost and it gets dark. Ask questions, such as:

How do they feel?
How will they find their way back?

In groups, ask them to discuss their plan for returning safely.

Give each group an opportunity to act out their return to camp.