![]() ![]() You will get them on-board with your ESL drama plan if they understand what your goal is. Say you’ve made a mini play of ‘Cinderella’, read the students the story or allow them to watch the movie. I start my first drama lesson showcasing the end goal. Phasing and building up to the grand play will be essential. Your practice lessons should be varied and include fun activities and games. Teaching drama in the ESL context is all about fun, building confidence and growing language skills. You are building their confidence and language skills and not turning them into movie stars. And, it’s OK if they forget a line during the production of a play. ![]() ![]() Don’t stress if they aren’t standing in the center smiling. Students find facial expression and body language hard to master. Unless you are teaching at a legit drama school, many times, the teaching resources will be limited and homemade. Let’s talk through the basics of teaching drama to ESL students. My motto “You can teach anything to an ESL student.” They just need to be motivated to want to do it. Students are engaged and actively participating when it’s fun. I’ll share with you the one essential your ESL drama lesson needs for it to be successful: ‘FUN!’ Prove those naysayers wrong! Using drama in fun ways However, that makes it even more worthwhile. This young age of students does add a challenge to teaching drama in the ESL classroom, since the children are unable to read. I’ve taught short plays to ESL students as young as 4 and 5 years old over an 8-day period. Don’t take no for an answer!ĭon’t let these comments discourage you. These are often responses I hear when I am working with young students trying to teach them a short play or skit. One of my favorites to teach is a drama course. Summer is quickly approaching, and many training centers will release mini courses or camps. ![]()
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