Understanding Drama Concepts and Types

In this introductory drama class, Miss Hosie welcomes grade seven students and outlines the lesson objectives: defining drama and identifying its six basic types. The class explores words associated with drama and transforms 'drama' into an acronym. Students learn about the six basic types of drama: tragedy, comedy, farce, fantasy, melodrama, and musical. The lesson concludes with a creative activity where students write a dub poem or song reflecting on what they've learned.

What is the main objective of today's drama class?

• To write a drama script

• To perform a drama skit

• To define drama and identify its types

• To learn about the history of drama

Which of the following is NOT a word associated with drama?

• Laughter

• Theater

• Mathematics

• Costumes

What does the 'D' in the acronym for 'drama' stand for?

• Dynamic

• Dialogue

• Dramatic

• Dance

How is drama defined in this lesson?

• A type of literature focused on poetry

• A type of literature written for performance

• A type of literature meant to be read silently

• A type of literature that is only visual

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic types of drama?

• Melodrama

• Documentary

• Comedy

• Tragedy

What is the purpose of the dub poem assignment?

• To evaluate understanding of the lesson

• To perform in front of the class

• To create a new type of drama

• To test students' musical skills