Impersonation – Basic 5 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (Second Term)

Embedded Core Skills:

Communication, Creative Thinking, Observation, Presentation

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work 
• Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook Book 5 
• Audio device 
• Visual aids

Content:

Impersonation

Impersonation means pretending to be someone else, like copying their voice, mannerisms, or actions.

Difference between Impersonation and Acting

Impersonation is when you copy a specific person, like a famous character or a real-life person, while acting is when you play a role in a story or performance, but it doesn’t have to be a specific person.

Demonstration of Impersonation

To impersonate someone, you can try to talk like them, move like them, or even dress like them. For example, if you want to impersonate a famous singer, you might try to sing one of their songs and imitate their style or voice. Or if you want to impersonate a friend, you might copy the way they walk or talk.

Class Discussion Questions:

1. What is impersonation? • Impersonation means pretending to be someone else, like copying their voice or actions. 
2. How is impersonation different from acting? • Impersonation is when you copy a specific person, while acting is playing a role in a story or performance. 
3. Can you give an example of impersonation? • Sure! If you pretend to be a famous singer and sing like them, that’s impersonation. 
4. Who can you impersonate? • You can impersonate anyone you want, like a celebrity, a friend, or even a family member. 
5. What do you need to do to impersonate someone successfully? • You need to observe how they talk, move, and behave, and try to copy them as closely as possible. 
6. Is impersonation the same as pretending? • Yes, in a way. Impersonation is a type of pretending where you act like a specific person. 
7. Why do people impersonate others? • People impersonate others for fun, to entertain others, or to practice their acting skills. 
8. Can you impersonate a character from a book or movie? • Yes! If you mimic how they talk or act, that’s impersonation. 
9. Is it okay to impersonate someone without their permission? • It’s usually better to ask for permission first, especially if you’re impersonating someone you know. 
10. Can impersonation be part of a performance? • Absolutely! Many actors impersonate famous people in movies, plays, and comedy skits. 

Evaluation:

1. Impersonation means ________ to be someone else. a) pretending b) running c) jumping d) sleeping 
2. Acting is when you play a role, but impersonation is when you copy a ________ person. a) specific b) random c) imaginary d) unusual 
3. Impersonation involves mimicking someone’s voice, ________ or actions. a) dress b) food c) pet d) song 
4. To impersonate successfully, you need to observe and ________ the person closely. a) copy b) ignore c) forget d) avoid 
5. People impersonate others for fun, entertainment, or to practice their ________ skills. a) cooking b) acting c) swimming d) gardening 
6. Impersonation can be a way to ________ others or make them laugh. a) confuse b) annoy c) ignore d) impress 
7. Actors often impersonate famous people in movies, plays, and ________ skits. a) comedy b) horror c) action d) science fiction 
8. When impersonating someone, it’s important to be ________ and respectful. a) silly b) serious c) lazy d) loud 
9. Impersonation can also be part of a ________ or talent show performance. a) cooking b) singing c) cleaning d) studying 
10. You can impersonate anyone, like a celebrity, a friend, or even a family ________. a) member b) stranger c) enemy d) neighbor