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One contemporary method that can be used to improve basic language skills is creative drama. Numerous studies pertain to the use of creative drama in education. Most of these studies focus on the effectiveness of the drama process. However, in creative drama, characterized by unique techniques and components, the teacher is acknowledged as a leader, and the leader must have certain qualities. As a leader, one of the primary duties of the teacher is to prepare an effective and accurate lesson plan. Therefore, this study aims to delineate various aspects of using creative drama as a method in teaching Turkish. In this context, initially, the necessity and importance of creative drama in Turkish language teaching is emphasized. Then, the characteristics of a creative drama leader as a Turkish language teacher and the creative drama techniques that can be used in Turkish language instruction are explained. In the final stage, emphasis is placed on the lesson planning process, which is highlighted as one of the most challenging areas for teachers in the relevant literature. In this section, three lesson plan examples are provided, which have been refined with expert opinions, specifically for teachers to use in their own classes or to gather ideas from when creating their own plans. In the context of the presented information, several suggestions are proposed to teachers and field experts for more effective use of the creative drama method.

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