Role play

and
Drama
By:
Hilda Oktaviandi Putri
(201210100311203)
Imammatud Diana
(201210100311190)

Introduction
Incorporating role-play into the classroom adds variety, a
change of pace and opportunities for a lot of language
production and also a lot of fun! It can be an integral part of
the class and not a 'one-off' event. If the teacher believes that
the activity will work and the necessary support is provided, it
can be very successful. However, if the teacher isn't convinced
about the validity of using role-play the activity "will fall flat
on its face just as you expected it to" (Gillian Porter Ladousse
1987). Therefore, if you think positive and have a go, you may
be pleasantly surprised

Definitions
Drama is the art of acting, of putting on a play.
Drama is general term embracing a variety of
techniques that allow the individual to adopt a
character and act out a story. Drama techniques
allow the individual to experience aspects of life
and relationships they would not normally
experience : to become people they would not
normally be and to tell a story alone or with
other.

Role play is a drama techniques that

involves adopting a specific role such as
car mechanic or shop assistant. The
individual engaged in role play does the
things that a person carrying out that role
would do. They may dress an that person
and use real or replica objects familiar to
that person.

Benefits using Role Play and

Drama
Drama and role play provide young language learners
opportunities to practice and use their English in real
conversations.
The conversational use of language in an ESL play script
promotes fluency.
Drama and role play help children become clear and confident
speakers.
Role play and drama require the participant of every student in
the classroom
Role play gives young learners opportunities to explore and
learn about the roles and responsibilities.

Different types of Role Play and

Drama activity

Who Am I?
Pair / Group Role play
Skits
Picture Role Plays
Neighbors : May I Borrow ?

Steps to Creating and Performing a

Role Play / Drama
Selecting an Appropriate Situation
Designing Role Play Based on Students Language
Skills
Predict the Language Needed
Factual Preparation
Assigning the Roles
Practice the Role Plays
Modify the Situation and Dialogs
Follow-up

Performing a Play with Children

Choose a simple and popular story or fairy
tale.
Tell the story to the children
Provide copies of the script
Assign the students their roles
Read the play together with the children
Practice reading the play several times

 Make paper plate maskes to represent different

characters.
Practice the play using the masks
Design a setting and props for the performance
Invite other to the performance
Stage the performance and have fun

Conclusion
Role play and drama are effective and useful
alternatives for teaching children a second or foreign
language. They give students an opportunity to develop
their language skills, especially speaking and listening.
They promote active and fun learning enriching their
more traditional school experiences. Eventually, by
using drama techniques to teach English, students will
also be encouraged to practice communicating in
different social contexts and in different social roles
using the target language.