Castillejo, Carla

Clavel, Inma
Forouzan, Natalia
Lisart, Ins
Pla, Arantxa

Introduction
Drama provides opportunities for multi-sensory, kinesthetic responses to stories and engages
children in learning by doing at a number of different levels. At a basic level, through
listening and responding to storytelling and doing short, introductory drama activities, children
use mime, sounds, gestures and imitation to show their understanding and to make
connections between language and corporal expression. This helps young children associate
actions, words and meanings and memorizes key language in a natural and enjoyable way.
At a more sophisticated level, the use of drama techniques such as hot seating, role play or
thought tunnel provides opportunities for children to go beyond the story and explore the
issues, problems or moral dilemmas that it contains. This not only provides opportunities for
children to use language they know beyond the story script within a clearly defined framework
but also encourages them to develop critical and creative thinking skills and to work with
others in a collaborative way.
In addition to classroom drama, it may sometimes be suitable to use a story the children have
specially enjoyed as the basic of a class play. The preparation of a class production for an
audience of parents and others is different from other classroom drama activities in this
section, which put the emphasis on using drama as part of a process of personalized learning.
However, preparing and performing a class play can also have enormous benefits for childrens
language development, confidence and self-esteem and prove extremely worthwhile and
rewarding.
As you use the storytelling and drama activities in this section with your classes, you may like
to think about the following questions and use your responses to evaluate how things went
and plan possible improvements for next time:
1- Interest: Did the story engage the childrens curiosity, interest and attention? Why? /
Why not? If so, how was this sustained?
2- Participation: Did the children participate actively? What factors encouraged- or
discouraged- this?
3- Creative thinking: How did the children respond to activities which invited a creative or
imaginative response? Did this affect the way they used language? If so, how?

4- Kinesthetic learning: How did the children respond to activities involving mime and
movement? In what ways did such activities seem to help or detract from the
childrens learning? What were the reasons for this, do you think?
5- Collaboration: Did the children collaborate and work well together? What factors
influenced this?
6- Enjoyment: Did the children enjoy the story and related activities? Why? / Why not?
What effect did this have on their motivation, confidence and self-esteem?

Steps the teachers use for planning an activity

Evaluating what I've

done
What have I
learned?
What can I do? How
well did I do?

Talking about what

I've done
Reporting back or
presenting. Sharing
and comparing

Doing the activity

Experimenting,
discovering.
Applying what I
know.

Things I already
know about the
content
Infromation
gathering. Activating
and/or introducing
related language.

What I'm going to do

Setting learning
objectives. Creating
interest, curiosity and
motivation.

How I'm going to do

it
Instructions and
demostration.
Integrated language
preparation and/ or
support.

The main objective of this work is that our students are able to learn and assimilate the
grammar to be going to / will to as immediate future and uncertain future, in an enjoyable,
fun and playful way and for this we will use all the benefits that drama offers us.

DRAMA
- miming actions
and gestures.
- acting out songs,
rhymes, stories.
ART AND CRAFT
- making the set
design.
- making the
scenography.

THE
WIZARD
OF OZ
MUSIC
- singing songs
about The
Wizard of Oz.
MATHS
- counting
bricks.

LANGUAGE
- listening to/reading
stories and/ or
reference to the story
The Wizard of Oz.
- writing or completing
descriptions of
characters.
- saying rhymes or
chants about The
Wizard of Oz.

ICT AND
MULTIMEDIA
- watching a
song on a power
point.

Activities before the story:

1st)
AIM:

MATERIAL:

The main objective of this work is that our students are

able to learn and assimilate the grammar to be going
to as an immediate future / will to as not immediate
future (We will observe this during the play).

Wizard of Oz song.
Sheet
characters
with
vocabulary: scarecrow, lion,
Dorothy and tin man.

Therefore, we will use the song and characters from

the Wizard of Oz.
METHODOLOGY:
-

Interactive activity
Singing
Repeating

PROCEDURE
1. Show the characters (selfies) and show the activity
we have designed (sheet).
2. Divide the class in groups and share out the
characters as the sheet shows.
Persevere that we are going to go to a magical city
and that we are going to ask for a wish.

ORGANIZATION:
Groups characters
LION COURAGE
SCARECROW- BRAIN
DOROTHY- GO HOME
TIN MAN- HEART
ICON

3. First, we are going to describe briefly with some

specific vocabulary words our four main characters.
4. Then, we will show the song and how they have to
sing it during the activity.
Song

Its important to use immediate future (GOING

TO)

Were going to see the wizard,

the wonderful Wizard of Oz.

To learn this by an easier way we are going to learn it

with a song, so every time a group says (the group all
together):

We are going to see the Wizard of Oz,

the magical Wizard of Oz,
If ever oh ever a wiz there was
The Wizard of Oz is one because

Were going to see the Wizard of Oz because we need

____________. (come home, a brain, a heart, courage)

Because, because
because, because
because
because of the wonderful
things he does

We will sing the all together and the next group will
repeat the same structure.

(Only change during activity)

PROCEDURE

Later all the class together will sing the original song of
the Wizard of Oz, changing the last sentence used in
the last activity.
This is how they can learn a structure as an immediate
future in a dynamic, easy and a fun way.
At the same time they are learning the characters
names, where are they going and what do they need.

ICON
Song
Were going to see the wizard,
the wonderful Wizard of Oz.
We are going to see the Wizard
of Oz,
the magical Wizard of Oz,
If ever oh ever a wiz there was
The Wizard of Oz is one because
Because, because
because, because
because
because of the wonderful
things he does

Were off to see the wizard

the wonderful Wizard of Oz.

During the play, each time the

characters go through the yellow
brick path, the viewers will be
invited to interact with them
singing songs.

Follow the yellow brick path,

Follow the yellow brick path,
Follow Follow Follow Follow
Follow the yellow brick path

We review the numbers during the story too, because we cheer up children to count yellow
bricks with Dorothy.

2nd)

Character in the round , to work language related to the character and story, present

simple, past simple and near future, adjectives to describe the characters, clothes, colors
Children must to draw a picture and make notes on a character in a story and they must to use

Character

Physical description

the notes to describe the character.

Action in the story

3rd) Set design

Then the children with our help will make the set design and the stenography.
Photos:

4th)

We will teach the children some important expressions that appear during the story.

Like: Look over there, Follow the yellow brick path, You can come with me/us to see the
Wizard of Oz, he will help you, I need a brain/ heart/ courage. I want to, Theres no place
like home and the song lyrics.
Finally, we (the teachers) will introduce the characters to the children. We will make a little
description and a show a photo of them.

Characters:
Uncle Henry
Aunt Em
Dorothy
North Witch (Good Witch)
Witch of the West (Evil Witch)
Woman
Man
Scarecrow
Tin Man
Lion
Wizard of Oz

During the story

We are going to represent a play:
Characters:
Uncle Henry: Ins
Aunt Em: Carla
Dorothy: Natalia
North Witch (Good Witch): Carla
Witch of the West (Evil Witch): Inma
Woman: Arantxa
Man: Ins
Scarecrow: Ins
Tin Man: Arantxa
Lion: Carla
Wizard of Oz: Inma

SCRIPT:
AT THE FARM
Dorothy: I am a little girl who lives in a farm in Kansas with my uncle Henry, my aunt Em, and a
dog called Toto.
Uncle Henry: A tornado is coming! (Background tornado sound)
Narrator: Aunt Em went to the door, and when she saw the dark sky she knew they were in
danger.
Aunt Em: Dorothy! Come inside and go to the basement!
Narrator: Toto and Dorothy went inside.
Dorothy: Toto, Toto come here!
Narrator: Suddenly the house started to shake. Dorothy fell down to the floor, and Toto
jumped into her arms closed her eyes, and fell asleep. The house started to spin a few times,
and to rise slowly into the air like a balloon, and they were taken miles and miles away from
their home. After a few hours, the house stopped spinning, and she was awaken. (Sound
louder)

AT AN UNKNOWN PLACE (Dream sound)

Dorothy: What happened? The house is not moving anymore Come Toto, lets go outside.
Narrator: When she went outside she was astonished.
Dorothy: Oh, this place is so beautiful!
Narrator: Then some people came to her.
North Witch: Welcome to our country. We want to thank you for destroying the Evil Witch.
Dorothy: I havent destroyed anybody.
Woman: Well, your house did. Look over there!
Narrator: Under the house Dorothy could see a pair of legs with a pair of beautiful red shoes.
Dorothy: But who was she?
Man: She was the East Evil Witch. She kept prisoners the people from this city. They were her
slaves day and night, and now they are free.
Dorothy: And who are you?
North Witch: I am the North Witch.
Dorothy: Are you a real witch?
North Witch: Of course. But I am a good witch.
Woman: Look over there!
Man: Her feet are gone!
Woman: She left only her red shoes.
North Witch: She was so old that her feet dried with the sun. The shoes are yoursyou can use
them.
Narrator: Then she took the shoes and gave them to Dorothy, who put them on.
Dorothy: I want to go home. Can you show me the way to Kansas?
North Witch: To the East and to the South there are great deserts.
Man: And to the West theres an evil witch.
North Witch: I live North, where theres a great desert. So we cant help you.
Narrator: Dorothy started to cry.
North Witch: But what is your name, dear?

Dorothy: My name is Dorothy, and this is Toto.

Narrator: Suddenly the Witch of the West appeared, and said to Dorothy. (Bad laugh sound)
Witch of The West: What have you done! You destroyed my sister!
Narrator: Then the North Witch said.
North Witch: Get away from her! You cant harm her!
Witch of the West: I want my sisters shoes! Give them to me!
North Witch: Now they belong to her! Go away!
Witch of the West: I will leave but Im going to find you later I promise! Ha, ha, ha, ha
Narrator: And the Witch of the West disappeared. (Bad laugh sound)
Narrator: Then the North Witch said to Dorothy.
North Witch: You must go to Emerald City. The Wizard of Oz might help you.
Narrator: Dorothy started to sing a song. (Song) But suddenly she stopped.
Dorothy: Where is that city?
North Witch: Just follow the yellow brick path.
Woman: Follow the yellow brick path.
Man: Follow the yellow brick path.
Narrator: They started to sing a song. (Song)
Dorothy: Are you going to come with me?
North Witch: No, I cant. When you get to Oz, he will help you.
Narrator: And the Good Witch disappeared. (Magical sound)
Dorothy: Oh, shes gone. Toto, we have to go.
Narrator: And Dorothy and Toto started walking through the yellow brick road.
Dorothy: Come on children count with me: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
Narrator: After a while they heard someone talking.
Scarecrow: I need a brain! I need a brain!
Dorothy: Did you hear that, children? Who is talking?
Scarecrow: Its me. Look this way.

Dorothy: Where? I cant see him.

Narrator: Then Dorothy saw a big corn field, where there was a Scarecrow talking to her.
Dorothy: Did you say that you need a brain?
Scarecrow: Yes, I only have straw.
Dorothy: And, how can you talk?
Scarecrow: I dont know.
Dorothy: Well, I cannot get you a brain, but if you come with me to visit the Wizard of Oz, he
will help you.
Scarecrow: I will go with you.
Narrator: So Dorothy, Toto and the Scarecrow kept walking. (Song) After a while they saw a
Tin Man beside the road.
Tin Man: Oil can! Oil can!
Dorothy: What is he saying? Oil can?
Scarecrow: I think hes trying to say that he wants some oil.
Dorothy: Look, theres an oil can in the floor.
Scarecrow: Where do you want me to put the oil?
Tin Man: In my chin in my chin.
Scarecrow: Here Im going to put some drops in your chin.
Tin Man: Oh!! Now, I can talk again! But I need some in my arms, too.
Scarecrow: Let me put some in your arms.
Tin Man: I also need oil in my legs and in my feet.
Dorothy: Let me put some, too.
Tin Man: Perfect! I can talk and move again. Now my problem is that I dont have a heart.
Dorothy: You dont have a heart?
Tin Man: No, I want a heart. I want to feel emotions I want to know what love is.
Dorothy: Come with us then. We are going to see the Wizard of Oz, he will help us!
Narrator: And Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man continued their journey through
the yellow brick road. (Song) After a few hours, Toto started barking. (Dog barking sound)
Dorothy: Toto, stop barking!

Toto: Arf! Arf! Arf!

Narrator: A scared Lion was hiding behind the bushes beside the road.
Dorothy: Come here Lion. Toto is not going to harm you.
Narrator: The Lion came out from his hiding place. He was crying.
Dorothy: But why are you crying?
Lion: Because I want courage. I was scared of your dog.
Tin Man: Come with us to visit the Wizard of Oz. Maybe he can also help you!
Lion: Ok. Lets go!
Narrator: So everybody decided to go visit the Wizard of Oz hoping to make their wishes come
true. (Song) When they finally arrived he opened the door.

AT THE PALACE
Wizard: What do you want? Go away, no one is allowed to get even near the palace.
Dorothy: Oh, please open the door. We have to see the Wizard of Oz. Only he can help us.
Wizard: Who sent you here?
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man and Lion: The North Witch look at her shoes!
Narrator: The Wizard of Oz looked at the shoes, and then he said.
Wizard: Come in. Follow me.
Dorothy: Oh, thank you.
Narrator: They entered the palace.
Wizard: What do you want! How do you dare to come to my palace! I hope it is important
what you have to say.
Dorothy: Oh, no
Lion: Please Wizard
Scarecrow: What we have to say
Tin Man: Its really important!
Wizard: Talk then.
Narrator: And they explained what they needed.

Lion: I need courage.

Tin Man: I need a heart.
Scarecrow: I need a brain.
Dorothy: I want to go home.
Wizard: Very well. Im going to help you, but with one condition. First you are going to
destroy the Witch of the West then your problems will be solved.
Tin Man: How?
Wizard: Then You will get your brain and you will get courage and you will have your
heart!
Dorothy: And me?
Wizard: The North Witch will tell you how you can go home. Now go!
Narrator: They left the palace and started their journey looking for the evil witch. After a long
walk they arrived to a beautiful garden.
Dorothy: Oh, this garden is so beautiful and those flowers are so pretty and the smell is so
nice that I really want to sleep.
Narrator: And Dorothy fell asleep.
Lion: Me too I feel so relax.. (falls asleep)
Tin Man: Ohh, I dont even feel my arms I am so sleepy. (falls asleep)
Scarecrow: No! You cant go to sleep now. We have things to do (falls asleep)
Narrator: While they were sleeping they were captured by the Witch of the West. She covered
with a sheet Dorothy, Toto, Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man. After a few hours they woke up.

AT THE WEST WITCHS PALACE (Thunder sound)

Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion: Where are we?
Witch of the West: You are in my palace! And now take off my sisters shoes!
Dorothy: Im not going to give them to you!
Witch of the West: I am warning you! If you dont give me the shoes you will never see the
light of day again! Ha, ha, ha, ha
Scarecrow: Lets get her, we are here for this!

Witch of the West: Ha, ha, ha Im going to cast a spell on you. tricky tash, tricky mash, turn
this piece of straw into ash! Burn!
Dorothy: Stop it!
Narrator: Then Dorothy saw a bucket of water that was on the floor, took it, and threw it at
the burning scarecrow, but some of the water spilled the witch.
Witch of the West: No! No! What have you done, I am melting melting mel. Oh, oh,oh
Narrator: Dorothy didnt know that water would make the witch disappeared.
Tin Man: Dorothy, you destroyed her!
Dorothy: Now that we have destroyed the evil witch, we will have what we need. Lion has
courage!
Narrator: Dorothy put a medal to the Lion.
Lion: And the Tin Man gets his heart!
Narrator: Lion put a heart to the Tin Man.
Tin Man: And the scarecrow gets his brain!
Narrator: Tin Man put a brain to scarecrow.
Dorothy: And me? How am I going to go home?
Dorothy: Oh, Good Witch, please help me! Help me go home, please.
Narrator: Suddenly the North Witch appeared. (Magical sound)
North Witch: Oh Dorothy. The power has been inside you all the time. The shoes that you are
wearing can take you anywhere you wish to go.
Dorothy: But how can my shoes take me home?
North Witch: All you have to do is tap your heels together three times, and say to
yourself: Theres no place like home Theres no place like home Theres no place like
home.
Dorothy: Oh, but first Im going to say goodbye to my friends. Oh, my good friends I will miss
you so much!
Scarecrow: I will miss you too, but thanks to my brain I will never forget you.
Tin Man: And me, I will keep you in my heart.
Lion: And I will always have courage to fight in your name.
North Witch: Are you ready?

Dorothy: Yes.
North Witch: Now close your eyes and do as I told you.
Dorothy: Theres no place like home Theres no place like home Theres no place like
home.
Narrator: The rest of characters cover with a sheet Dorothy. (Dream sound)

AT THE FARM
Narrator: And Dorothy woke up in her bed.
Dorothy: Where am I? I am at home! It was all a dream.

The End

Activities after the story:

1st)
We are going to give the students a work sheet to express personal opinions about the story,
to develop critical thinking skills, to share opinions and to respect other classmate opinions.
They must use I like/ I dont like, my favourite character is, adjectives to express opinions like
funny, boring, exciting, scary, sad, interesting and vocabulary from the story.

2nd) Story sequence

Then we do the activity Story sequence in which children must read the story and put it in
order, after they must retell it and write and draw pictures to illustrate the story.
Follow the yellow brick path.
I want to go home.
Where am I?
Oh, this place is so beautiful!
Dorothy, you destroyed her!
How can I go home?
A tornado is coming!
The powerful is inside you.

3rd) Story wishes

They are going to ask for wishes, writing them down on a paper given by us. Then we will put
them all together in a magic box and we will open it when their school year finishes seeing if
their dreams have come true.
For example: (model)

I want to go to visit the Wizard of Oz, because I need (want) a ..

The classmates can say

I want to feel emotions. I want to know what love is. (In the story)
I want a bicycle. I want to be a teacher. (Child)

4th) the play

Finally they are going to represent the play for their parents in little groups. So they must think
and act creatively in relation to story characters and situations.

The end