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Lesson #1:

Students will be introduced the several musical theatre characters and how an "I Want" song

.can convey a character's wants and obstacles

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1. Drama-Based Objective: Students will be able to explore the cultural impact on musical theatre productions, and dissect the character’s intentions/motivations. 

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to collaborate in group discussion (entire class and small-groups) to articulate the importance of a character's motivations. 

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Lesson #2:

Through various prompts, students will have the opportunity to write down their

personal aspirations and how they are going to achieve them. 

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1. Drama-Based Objective: Students will be able to investigate their cultural perspective, their community ideas, and personal beliefs to help inform their “I Want” song topic.

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to write narratives and develop real/imagined experiences. 

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Lesson #3:

Students will generate a list of perfect and slant rhymes to expand their vocabulary

before structuring their own "I Want" songs.  

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1. Drama-Based Objective: Students will be able to revise their “I Want” Worksheet, expand upon original ideas, and generate a list of rhyming words.

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to use wordplay as a device for storytelling and will gain personal insight from other classmates

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Lesson #4:

The class will focus on structuring their rhymes, and students will select

one of the four main rhyme schemes. 

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1. Drama-Based Objective:  Students will be able to structure their collection of rhyming words and phrases. 

2. Language-Based Objective:  Students will be able to participate in a range of collaborative discussions and solo work to identify how the song structure influences the character’s desires, reinforces the obstacles, and drives the story forward.

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Lesson #5:

The class will continue working on their rhyme schemes and structuring their songs. 

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1. Drama-Based Objective: Students will be able to structure their collection of rhyming words and phrases.

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to participate in a range of collaborative discussions and solo work to identify how the song structure influences the character’s desires, reinforces the obstacles, and drives the story forward.

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Lesson #6:

Students will work individually or with a partner to format their song and determine

how they want to tell their story. 

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1. Drama-Based Objective: Students will be able to use theatrical conventions to structure and revise their devised song.

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to participate in a range of collaborative discussions and solo work to identify how the song structure influences the character’s desires, reinforces the obstacles, and drives the story forward.

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Lesson #7:

A feedback session will occur before the final day of the unit. Students will offer advice to their peers, ensuring the wants and obstacles are specific in their partner's song. 

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1. Drama-Based Objective: With a partner, students will be able to investigate the personal beliefs that affect a drama, and use theatrical conventions to revise a devised drama. 

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to participate in one-on-one or group discussions, pose questions that clarify and verify the song’s intention, and seek to understand other classmate’s perspectives.

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Lesson #8:

Students will create a polished draft of their "I  Want" song before turning the project in for a final grade.

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1.  Drama-Based Objective:  Students will be able to write original lyrics to an “I Want” song, which highlight their current dreams and obstacles.

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to develop a real experience or event through song by; engaging in group discussions, participating in the song-writing process, and adapting a voice for storytelling.