Puppet making, Play writing, Performance

This three-day lesson plan will guide 5th-grade students through the process of creating their own puppets, writing a short play, and performing it. The students will enhance their creativity, writing, and performing arts skills while engaging in a fun, hands-on project. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, starting with making puppets, moving on to crafting a story, and culminating in a group performance.

Lesson Plan Details

Grade Level: Grade 5

Language: English

Lessons: 3

By ntb1028Team

Hi, I’m Nick! I’m a former high school Social Studies teacher, now serving as the Lesson Plan Platform Program Manager at STEM Forged. During my teaching career, I taught U.S. & World History, AP U.S. History (APUSH), Government & Economics, and Senior Project. I’m deeply passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize education—creating dynamic, high-quality lessons that empower learners to achieve their goals. I hold an M.S. in Learning Design and Technology (2024) from the University of San Diego and a California Social Science Teaching Credential (2020) from Point Loma Nazarene University. In 2024, I was honored to be named District Teacher of the Year. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out—I’d love to connect!

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Lesson 1: Lesson 1: Puppet Making

Overview

In this lesson, students will explore their creativity by constructing simple puppets using everyday materials such as paper, glue, fabric scraps, and strings. This hands-on activity will introduce them to the basic concept of puppet-making, enhance their fine motor skills, and encourage imaginative play.

Lesson 2: Lesson 2: Play Writing

Overview

This lesson plan is designed to engage 5th-grade students in a creative writing process. Students will work collaboratively to write a short script that involves the characters they previously created with their puppets. This lesson will enhance their writing, collaboration, and imaginative skills.

Lesson 3: Lesson 3: Performance

Overview

In this lesson, students will take their previously written puppet plays and practice bringing them to life through rehearsal and performance. They will learn skills such as voice projection, articulation, and simple stage movements, helping to enhance their performances and increase their confidence in speaking and acting in front of an audience.

Lesson 1: Puppet Making

Lesson 2: Play Writing

Lesson 3: Performance

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Lesson Plan Info

3 Lessons, 3.0+ hours total

Created 12/10/2024

Updated 12/10/2024