Riverside Academy – Episode 4: “Civic Wahala & First Drama Class”

Sure! Here's Episode 4 of your school series Riverside Academy, with full teaching content in Civic Education and Drama classes, along with all the banter and chaos your characters bring to the table. Let's go! 🎬

🎬 Riverside Academy – Episode 4: “Civic Wahala & First Drama Class”

📍Scene: Monday – Civic Period Begins

🧍‍♂️Mr. Moses storms into the class, holding his attendance sheet.

Mr. Moses:

"You have 2 minutes to bring out your Civic note and whatever you want for the lesson!"

Osun (panicking):

"Where’s my note?! 😩"

Grace (without looking up):

"Idiot. I’m with it."

Osun:

"Ehn?! Give me jor!"

Grace:

"I thought you told me to hold it. Abeg, take jor 😒."

Osun (grabbing it):

"Thank you o, sharp girl."

🧍‍♀️Bonita gets up to stretch—her butt accidentally brushes Grace.

Bonita:

"Ah! Sorry!"

Grace (laughs):

"Baby girl, no need to tell me sorry o."

Bonita sits down, opens her 60-leaves notebook, and titles the page Civic Education.

📖Ayomide brings out her Civic notebook from her big bag.

Grace (whispers to Bonita):

"See that Ayomide? Acting like she’s holy holy. But she no sabi book 😏… and she ugly."

Bonita (shocked):

"Grace! Seriously?"

📚Great leans over to Benjamin.

Great:

"Benjamin, abeg pass me my note."

Benjamin (throws it back):

"Collect, my guy."

David (dramatic):

"Oh my God 😩, I almost forgot my note."

(He picks his notebook, sees Chima’s own nearby.)

David:

"Chima, take your note, bro."

Chima:

"My guy, thanks."

📚 Civic Education Lesson Begins

🧍‍♂️Mr. Moses begins writing on the board.

Topic: Importance of Civic Education

Mr. Moses (explains):

Civic Education teaches us about our rights, duties, and how to become responsible citizens in a country.

💡 Importance of Civic Education:

Promotes national unity – it helps us understand each other’s differences and live in peace.

Teaches rights and responsibilities – so you don’t break laws and understand what you deserve as a citizen.

Encourages participation in governance – voting, debates, discussions.

Builds character and discipline – helping you become law-abiding and respectful.

Mr. Moses:

"Now tell me…"

❓Questions:

What is Civic Education?

List 3 reasons why Civic Education is important.

Give 2 ways it promotes national unity.

Students begin writing... ✍️

📍Scene Change: Drama Period – School Hall

🧍‍♂️Osun (murmurs):

"Drama again… 😒"

Grace:

"Shut up, jor."

Grace (to Bonita):

"Boni Boni! Let’s go!"

Bonita (smiles):

"Okay! Let’s go."

Chidinma:

"Grace, wait for me na!"

Ayomide (behind):

"Please wait for me too."

Grace (loudly):

"Chidinma be fat jor. Walk faster."

They leave Ayomide behind. 😔

Ayomide, though sad, picks her file and walks alone to the hall.

Osun:

"Benjamin, Great, David, Chima—make we go jare."

Chima:

"Time to ACT!"

David (nervous):

"Back in Year 5 we no even do drama. This one go hard oo."

Benjamin:

"Abeg, let’s go joor. No be play we dey play?"

📍Drama Class – School Hall

🧍‍♂️Mr. Michael, the Drama Teacher, stands at the front with a clipboard.

Mr. Michael:

"Good morning, everyone. Welcome to your first Drama class in Year 7!"

🎭 Topic: Introduction to Drama

Definition:

Drama is a form of literature or performance that tells a story through actions and dialogue.

🎬 Key Elements of Drama:

Characters – The people in the play (like actors).

Dialogue – What the characters say.

Setting – The time and place where the play happens.

Plot – The storyline from beginning to end.

Theme – The lesson or message behind the drama.

Mr. Michael:

"When you act on stage, your body, face, and voice must match the mood."

🎭 How to React to a Question on Stage:

Look confident.

Don’t rush your words.

Use facial expressions.

Use your hands (gestures).

Be LOUD enough for the audience to hear.

📣 Activity:

Mr. Michael:

"Let’s try! If someone says: ‘Why did you steal the money?’ — how would you react if you’re guilty? Not guilty? Shocked?"

Students act one by one—laughing, fumbling, and overreacting. 😅

Benjamin (overacts):

"I swear I didn’t take it! It was the cat!! 🐱"

Everyone: 😂😂

Mr. Michael (clapping):

"Good start. Next class, we’ll write our first mini play. Start thinking of stories!"

👊 End of Episode 4

Would you like the next episode to focus on their History project presentations, class gossip, or a surprise test?

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