Introduction to Set Design Lesson: Slides, Guided Notes, and Quiz – Grades 4–6
A ready-to-teach resource that brings theater to life — even for non-theater teachers!
Looking to introduce your students to the world of set design without starting from scratch? This no-prep lesson gives you everything you need to teach the basics of scenic design in a way that’s engaging, age-appropriate, and easy to implement — even if you’re not a theater expert.
Perfect for classroom teachers, drama educators, or substitute plans, this complete resource walks students through the key elements of set design using clear visuals, guided notes, and a built-in quiz to check for understanding.
A ready-to-teach resource that brings theater to life — even for non-theater teachers!
Looking to introduce your students to the world of set design without starting from scratch? This no-prep lesson gives you everything you need to teach the basics of scenic design in a way that’s engaging, age-appropriate, and easy to implement — even if you’re not a theater expert.
Perfect for classroom teachers, drama educators, or substitute plans, this complete resource walks students through the key elements of set design using clear visuals, guided notes, and a built-in quiz to check for understanding.
A ready-to-teach resource that brings theater to life — even for non-theater teachers!
Looking to introduce your students to the world of set design without starting from scratch? This no-prep lesson gives you everything you need to teach the basics of scenic design in a way that’s engaging, age-appropriate, and easy to implement — even if you’re not a theater expert.
Perfect for classroom teachers, drama educators, or substitute plans, this complete resource walks students through the key elements of set design using clear visuals, guided notes, and a built-in quiz to check for understanding.
What’s Included:
Editable Canva Slide Presentation
Teacher Script with What to Say for Each Slide
Student Guided Notes (Fill-in-the-Blank Format)
5-Question Quiz/Exit Ticket + Answer Key
Step-by-step teaching notes for easy delivery
Who It’s For:
Drama and theater teachers (Grades 4–6)
General classroom teachers incorporating arts content
Long-term subs or emergency sub plans
Anyone introducing students to theater for the first time!
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes, with flexibility to extend or adapt for deeper discussion or follow-up projects.
Why Teachers Love It:
No prep needed. Just open and teach — the script tells you exactly what to say.
Engages students. Fill-in-the-blank guided notes help students stay focused and retain key info.
Checks for understanding. A built-in quiz makes assessment quick and easy.
Classroom-tested. Created specifically for Grades 4–6 — developmentally appropriate and fun!
Perfect for sub days. Leave it with confidence — everything is clearly laid out and easy to follow.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Define what a set is in theater.
Identify the basic elements of a set.
Understand how scenic design supports storytelling.
Begin to imagine and sketch their own set ideas.
