introduction

Emphasis was placed on the exploration of thematic significance in English teaching in the "High School Curriculum Standards" and "Yijiao Curriculum Standards", and problems in current teaching were pointed out, such as insufficient creation of thematic contexts, limited opportunities for students to participate in experiential activities, and insufficient task design. At the same time, educational drama was introduced as an effective teaching strategy that can promote students' active and in-depth exploration of the theme meaning through its embodied, experiential, and comprehensive characteristics. The author has confirmed the positive effect of educational drama in reading classroom teaching through practical experimentation.

The Promoting Role of Educational Drama in Exploring the Significance of Themes

The application of educational drama strategies in exploring the thematic significance of middle school English, through various drama techniques such as spatial construction, teacher involvement in play, conscience alley, and needlework, promotes students' in-depth understanding of the thematic significance of story or narrative texts. Space construction utilizes symbols and imagination to shape theme related scenes, stimulate students' interest, and enhance cognitive and emotional connections. Teachers use role-playing to promote the development of the plot and deepen students' experience and understanding of the theme situation. Conscience Lane stimulates students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through the process of role decision-making. By exploring the inner world of characters, sitting needle felt promotes the shaping of students' values and a deeper understanding of the theme's significance. These strategies enable students to become active participants in learning activities, achieving deep interaction with texts and in-depth exploration of thematic meanings through situational immersion and multi sensory participation.

Teaching Practice of Using Educational Drama Strategies to Promote Theme Meaning Exploration

Taking the reading class of Unit 5 Lesson 15 A Young Hero in the first volume of the eighth grade English textbook published by Beijing Normal University as an example, this paper explores the application of educational drama strategies in exploring the thematic significance of middle school English. The teaching objective is to guide students to explore Tilly Smith's spirit and qualities through educational drama activities. Teaching practice includes four aspects:

conclusion

The educational drama strategy has the potential to promote students' exploration of thematic meanings in middle school English teaching. Teachers should avoid using it solely as a theatrical performance, but should use strategies to help students understand, internalize, and apply language knowledge, and develop core competencies. The effectiveness of educational drama strategies in teaching storytelling or narrative discourse is significant. Teachers should choose appropriate strategies based on the characteristics of the text and teaching needs, and try to apply them in non story texts. Teachers need to continuously explore the integration of educational drama and English teaching based on text and learning situations, and use its advantages to promote the development of students' core competencies.