Activity Title: The Three Billy Goats Gruff Drama

Desired Outcome: I enjoy creating, choosing and accepting roles, using movement, expression and voice.

Curriculum Area: Expressive Arts (Drama)

Level: First Level

Introduction: The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a popular fairy tale that children love. In this drama activity, we will explore the story of the three billy goats gruff and create our own version of the story using movement, expression, and voice.

Learning Intentions: - To develop creativity and imagination - To explore different roles and characters - To use movement, expression, and voice to tell a story - To work collaboratively with others

Success Criteria: - I can create and choose a role to play - I can use movement, expression, and voice to bring my character to life - I can work collaboratively with others to create a drama performance

Activity: 1. Begin by reading the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff to the class. Discuss the different characters and their roles in the story. 2. Divide the class into groups of three. Each group will choose one character to play - the three billy goats, the troll, or the narrator. 3. Give each group time to discuss and plan their performance. Encourage them to think about how they can use movement, expression, and voice to bring their character to life. 4. Once the groups have planned their performance, give them time to rehearse. 5. Invite each group to perform their version of the story to the class. 6. After each performance, ask the class to give feedback on what they liked about the performance and how it could be improved. 7. Finally, bring the class together to discuss what they learned from the activity and how they can use drama to express themselves in the future.

Assessment: Observe the students during the activity and assess their ability to create and choose a role, use movement, expression, and voice to bring their character to life, and work collaboratively with others. Provide feedback to the students on their performance and offer suggestions for improvement.

Extension: Encourage the students to create their own version of the Three Billy Goats Gruff story using drama. They can change the characters, setting, or plot to make it their own. Allow them to work in groups or individually to create their own drama performance.