Detailed Lesson Plan

In
Arts
Grade 8 Fourth Quarter

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students are expected to:
a. Identify Kabuki as a theatrical art form of Japan,
b. Design a Kumadori mask using coloring materials,
c. Manifest camaraderie among members in making a kumadori mask.

II. Subject Matter

Main Topic: Festivals and Theatrical Forms of Asia
Sub Topic: Kabuki
Reference: Grade 8 Music and Arts of Asia Learners Module
Materials: Pictures, Masks and Coloring materials

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. Daily Routine
Let’s all stand for our opening prayer. (The student will rise)
(The teacher will lead the prayer)

Good morning class! Good morning Ma’am!

Is there anyone absent from your group? (The class beadle will give the list of absentee/s, if
there’s an absent)

B. Motivation
Class we are going to play a game! Are you
Yes Ma’am
familiar with the game 4pics and 1 word?
Now, I have a four pictures here and you will
guess the meaning of it.
(The teacher will show the picture of Theater)
Correct it’s a theater!
I have something for you! It’s a theater Ma’am!
(The teacher will show remaining pictures)
And the last picture.
(The teacher will show the picture of Kabuki)
What do you notice in the picture?
Good. It’s Kabuki!
It’s a Kabuki Ma’am!
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
C. Lesson Proper
Do you know what is KA in Kabuki? Song/Singing!
(Picture of KA in Kabuki)
Yeah. It’s a song or singing!
Now, what is the meaning of BU in kabuki? Dance Ma’am!
(Picture of BU in Kabuki)
Correct!

And last what is KI means?

(Picture of KI in Kabuki) Art/Skills
Based on your own word what is kabuki?
(The teacher will discuss about kabuki) Singing, dancing and art Ma’am!
Again. What is kabuki all about?
Raise your hands.
(The teacher will pick two students to answer)
Translated as the art of singing and dancing
Good.
Now we are going to the Kabuki stage features.
(The teacher will discuss what is kabuki stage)
First is hanamichi. Anyone who can go here in
front and show where is hanamichi in the kabuki
stage.
(The student will go in front and show where is
(The teacher will pick one student in every
hanamichi in the kabuki stage)
kabuki stage features)
(The teacher will discuss the features of kabuki
stage)
Any questions? None Ma’am!
Now I will discuss the two main categories of
Actors.
What do you call the female roles in kabuki? Onna-gata and Aragoto Ma’am!
And male roles is?
Yes Ma’am!
Do you want to watch a Kabuki theatrical art? (The students will watch the video)
(The teacher will show the video of Kabuki)

What can you say about the video? (The students will answer about what they have
(The teacher will pick 3 students to answer) observed)
Good!
Teacher’s Activity Students Activity
And what do you notice about their props and
costumes? (Fish, sword and fans)

Correct!

Any questions class?

Now, I will discuss the props and costumes of None Ma’am!
Kabuki theater art
Class, do you understand the props and costume (The students will acquire information)
of Kabuki?
Yes Ma’am!
Based on what you have watched. What do you
notice on their face?
Very good! It’s make up!
Make up Ma’am!
And the last one is Kabuki make up.
(The teacher will discuss about Kabuki make
up)
(The students are will acquire information)
Again, what did they use to create the white
powder base for the characteristic stage make Rice powder Ma’am!
up?
What is the stage makeup worn by Kabuki
actors?
Kumadori Ma’am!
Correct! And what is the purpose of Kumadori?
(The teacher will pick one student to answer) (The student will raise their hands to answer)

To enhance or exaggerates facial lines to produce

dramatic character
Very good! Do you have a questions class?
None Ma’am!
D. Application
Now we’re going to have a group activity. I
want to group you into 3 groups. Starting from
the right side please count off.

I have here masks and coloring materials. You're

going to create your own style of Kumadori’s
make up. Your output will be evaluated
according to the following criteria; Creativity,
Craftsmanship, Behavior/Effort , Knowledge
and Attractiveness.

And I'm giving you 15 minutes to finish this

activity. Yes Ma’am!
Is that clear class?
(The students will plan what they're going to do and
then start doing the activity)
 (The teacher will give a masks and coloring
materials in every group)

Class, please listen!

You may start now.
(The teacher will watch and observe the
students while they are doing the activity)
10 minutes more!
5 minutes more class!
Times up!
Now, I need one member of each group to go in (Each members of the group will go in front of the
front and present their work. class and present their masks)

Who's group do you think has the best (The students will choose the group who made the
Kumadori mask? best kabuki mask)

Okay. Thank you! Please sit down.

Before we end the class, you will submit to me

the masks along with a sheet of paper with your
names on it.
Yes Ma’am!
Is that clear?
E. Evaluation
Now please get your notebook and answer this (The students will get their notebooks)
Questions. (Answer Only)
(The teacher will post the questions on the
(The students will start answering the questions)
board)

Are you finished?

Not yet Ma’am!
Class, are you finished?
Yes Ma’am!
Okay exchange papers! (The students will exchange papers from their
seatmate)
(The teacher will dictate the correct answers)

Write this in your notebook. And this is your

assignment.
(The teacher will post the assignment on the
(The students will write the assignment)
board)
Okay class. I hope you learned from our lesson
today.

Evaluation
Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. You may write your
answers in your notebook.

1. A platform that raises the performers from below the stage in Japan’s kabuki.
a. Hanamichi c. Mawaro butal
b. Kogakudo d. Suppon

2. It is a Japanese terminology which means male roles.

a. Aragoto c. Suppon
b. Onna-gata d. Hanamichi

3. It is the Japanese terminology drama.

a. Kabuki theater c. Nang shadow Puppet
b. Peking Opera d. Wayang kulit Puppet Show

4. In kabuki theater art, a Fan as props symbolizes ________.

a. Bird c. Rain
b. Insects d. Wind

5. The female characters in kabuki wear an elaborate _________.

a. Balinese costume c. Saya and Barong Tagalog
b. Kimono and Obi d. Xingtou

Answer Sheet.
1. D. Suppon
2. A. Aragoto
3. A. Kabuki theater
4. D. Wind
5. B. Kimono and Obi

IV. Assignment
Search and answer the following questions:

1. Give at least one best performing Kabuki actor.

2. Why do you think he became famous?

3. Give a brief background about the Kabuki actor that you choose.
 CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1 Total Score

The mask
demonstrates
Creativity
original personal
expression and
outstanding

Craftsmanship

Behavior/Effort

Knowledge

Attractiveness