NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri: Chapter 8 — Step 1: Storyboard and Script
This chapter, "Step 1: Storyboard and Script" from NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri, guides students on preparing for a performance. It emphasizes selecting a story that is interesting, short, simple, creative, and inclusive. The chapter highlights the importance of planning and process, including deciding on the play's duration (5-8 minutes) and ensuring props and costumes are easy to manage. It suggests incorporating music and dance learned in class and involving all students in various roles, such as acting, story development, or prop management. The text then narrates an anecdote about Class 5B's ambitious play, "The Jungle Adventure," where students, excited about acting roles, overlooked crucial backstage elements like lights, music, and stage setup, leading to a realization of forgotten responsibilities just days before the show. This chapter helps students understand the comprehensive planning required for a successful performance, beyond just acting.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 — Step 1: Storyboard and Script |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 376 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of planning and process in performance preparation.
- Learn to select an appropriate story for a play.
- Recognize the need for inclusive participation in a group performance.
- Identify key elements of a performance beyond acting, such as lights, music, and costumes.
- Appreciate the role of backstage work in a successful production.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enact | to perform a play or other dramatic work |
| audience | a group of people who watch a performance |
| props | objects used on stage during a play |
| costumes | clothing worn by actors on stage |
| creative process | a method of generating new ideas and solutions |
| rehearsals | practice sessions for a play or performance |
| backstage | the area behind the stage in a theatre |
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Practice questions
- What are the key qualities a story should have for a class performance? Answer: The story should be interesting, short, simple, creative, and involve everyone.
- What is the suggested duration for the play? Answer: The duration of the play could be 5–8 minutes.
- What important aspects did the students in Class 5B forget for their play? Answer: They forgot about backstage work, including lights, music, and setting up the stage.
- Why is it important for an audience to find a play enjoyable? Answer: If the performers do not find it enjoyable, they cannot expect the audience to enjoy it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main goal of this chapter in NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri?
The chapter guides students on the initial steps of preparing for a performance, focusing on story selection and script planning.
What makes a story suitable for a class performance?
A suitable story is interesting to everyone, short, simple, creative, and allows for everyone's involvement.
Besides acting, what other aspects are crucial for a play?
Crucial aspects include lights, music, setting up the stage, props, and costumes, which are part of backstage work.
What is the recommended length for a class play?
The recommended duration for the play is 5–8 minutes.
Why is it important to involve everyone in the performance preparation?
Involving everyone ensures teamwork and allows some students to focus on acting while others manage the story, props, or other aspects.
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NCERT Class 5 Arts — Bansuri — Chapter 8 — Step 1: Storyboard and Script. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.