Creating A Play With The Theme Of Honesty/ Integrity/ Right Attitude To Work Basic 5 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA) Lesson Note

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will be able to understand the importance of honesty, integrity, and the right attitude towards work. 
• Students will be able to brainstorm ideas for a play with the given theme. 
• Students will be able to collaborate in groups to write a short script for the play. 
• Students will be able to perform their play in front of the class.

Embedded Core Skills:

Creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking.

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts. 
• Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook Book 5. 
• Audio device for playing background music. 
• Audiovisual aids for illustrating concept (optional).

Content:

1. Revision: The teacher revises the previous topic on honesty, integrity, and the right attitude towards work, asking students to recall key points. 
2. Introduction: The teacher introduces the new topic of creating a play with the theme of honesty, integrity, and the right attitude towards work. 
3. Brainstorming: The teacher facilitates a brainstorming session where students share ideas for the play, characters, and dialogue for the play. 

Title: The Integrity Initiative

Act 1: Setting the Stage

• The play opens in a bustling office environment, where employees are seen busy with their tasks. • The main character, Sarah, is introduced as a dedicated and hardworking employee who values honesty and integrity in her work.

Act 2: The Challenge

• Sarah’s integrity is put to the test when she discovers a discrepancy in the company’s financial records. • Despite pressure from her colleagues to ignore the issue, Sarah chooses to confront her boss, Mr. Thompson, about the discrepancy.

Act 3: Facing Consequences

• Mr. Thompson reacts angrily to Sarah’s revelation, accusing her of causing trouble and threatening to fire her. • Sarah stands her ground, explaining that she believes in doing the right thing and maintaining integrity in the workplace.

Act 4: Redemption and Resolution

• As the truth comes to light, it is revealed that the discrepancy was due to a simple accounting error and not intentional wrongdoing. • Mr. Thompson apologizes to Sarah for his harsh reaction and commends her for her honesty and integrity. • The play ends on a positive note, with Sarah’s integrity earning her respect and admiration from her colleagues, and the company implementing new measures to ensure transparency and integrity in its operations.

Key Themes:

• Honesty • Integrity • Right attitude towards work • Courage • Accountability

Moral of the Story:

• Upholding honesty and integrity, even in the face of adversity, leads to respect, trust, and positive outcomes in both personal and professional life.

Questions:

1. Sarah values ________ in her work. a) dishonesty b) integrity c) laziness d) deception 
2. When Sarah discovers a discrepancy in the company’s financial records, she chooses to ________. a) ignore it b) confront her boss c) blame her colleagues d) quit her job 
3. Mr. Thompson reacts angrily to Sarah’s revelation and threatens to ________. a) promote her b) fire her c) reward her d) ignore her 
4. Sarah believes in doing ________ in the workplace. a) the wrong thing b) what benefits her c) the right thing d) nothing 
5. The discrepancy in the company’s financial records was due to ________. a) intentional wrongdoing b) Sarah’s mistake c) a simple accounting error d) lack of transparency 

Explanation of key themes of the play:

Honesty: Honesty refers to the quality of being truthful, sincere, and straightforward in one’s actions and words. It involves being truthful in all situations, even when it may be difficult or uncomfortable. Individuals who are honest are trustworthy and reliable, and they uphold moral principles in their interactions with others.

Integrity: Integrity is the adherence to moral and ethical principles, even when no one is watching. It involves consistency in one’s actions, values, and beliefs, regardless of external pressures or temptations. Individuals with integrity are honest, reliable, and trustworthy, and they do what is right even when it is challenging.

Right attitude towards work: Having the right attitude towards work means approaching tasks and responsibilities with enthusiasm, dedication, and a positive mindset. It involves being proactive, taking initiative, and demonstrating a strong work ethic. Individuals with the right attitude towards work are committed to excellence, they take pride in their work, and they have a desire to contribute positively with diligence and perseverance.

Courage: Courage is the ability to face challenges, adversity, and fear with bravery and determination. It involves standing up for what is right, and speaking out against injustice with confidence and resilience. Courageous individuals are willing to step out of their comfort zones, speak truth to power, and take action to achieve their goals, even in the face of opposition or obstacles.

Accountability: Accountability is the obligation to take responsibility for one’s actions, decisions, and their consequences. It involves being answerable for one’s behavior and performance, both to oneself and to others. Individuals who practice accountability are willing to take ownership of their mistakes, learn from them, and work towards improvement. They also hold others accountable for their actions and work collaboratively towards common goals.