Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify qualities of a good melody
- Analyze melodic contour in familiar tunes
- Show interest in melodic structure

- Study characteristics of a good melody (singable, identifiable shape/contour, symmetry)
- Analyze stepwise motion and leaps in "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
- Discuss melodic contour as pattern of rising and falling pitches
- Identify starting and ending notes in familiar melodies

What attributes contribute to a good melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 57
- Charts with notated familiar tunes
- Audio examples of melodies
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis

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Melody - Melodies in C major

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Compose melodies orally using sol-fa notes
- Use instruments to find starting pitches
- Show creativity in melodic improvisation

- Compose melodies by singing them orally
- Use sol-fa notes drmfsl td'
- Use piano, recorder or other Western instrument for reference pitches
- Experiment with different note combinations
- Follow stepwise motion after leaps

How do composers begin the process of creating melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 59
- Keyboard/piano
- Recorder or other melodic instruments
- Staff paper

- Oral composition - Performance assessment - Creative process observation

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Multimedia - Stencil Printing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Prepare a stencil using organic shape
- Cut stencil with precision
- Show patience and attention to detail

- Transfer motif design onto stencil material
- Cut out the non-image parts leaving image parts raised
- Ensure clean, precise edges
- Test stencil to ensure it works as intended

How does positive and negative space function in stencil creation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 75
- Stencil material (cardboard, plastic sheet)
- Cutting tools (scissors, craft knife)
- Motif designs from previous lesson
- Safety equipment

- Practical assessment - Technical precision evaluation - Individual guidance

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Multimedia - Stencil Printing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Prepare fabric, printing ink and surface for printing
- Make registration marks on fabric
- Show care in preparation process

- Prepare fabric by washing and ironing if necessary
- Mix printing ink/paste to appropriate consistency
- Set up printing surface with padding underneath
- Make registration marks on fabric for accurate pattern placement
- Organize materials for efficient printing

Why is proper preparation important for successful printing?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 75
- Fabric for printing
- Printing ink/paste
- Padding materials
- Marking tools

- Practical assessment - Preparation quality check - Individual guidance

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Descant Recorder - Interpreting melodies on staff notation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Outline factors to consider in interpreting melodies on staff notation
- Identify key signature and time signature
- Show interest in music notation

- Brainstorm factors to consider when interpreting melodies on staff
- Discuss key signature, time signature, note values
- Identify these elements in written music examples
- Understand how these elements guide musical interpretation

What is the value of sight reading music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 74
- Charts showing music notation elements
- Sheet music examples
- Descant recorders

- Oral questioning - Written identification - Group discussions

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Descant Recorder - Interpreting melodies on staff notation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Learn fingering chart for scale of C Major
- Practice playing notes on descant recorder
- Show patience in learning new skills

- Study fingering chart for C Major scale on descant recorder
- Practice correct finger positions for each note
- Play scale of C Major ascending and descending
- Focus on proper breath control and fingering technique

Why is proper fingering technique essential for playing recorder?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 75
- Fingering charts
- Descant recorders
- Sheet music for C Major scale

- Practical assessment - Individual guidance - Technique observation

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Descant Recorder - Performance directions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify performance directions in musical notation
- Explain dynamics markings in music
- Show interest in expressive music performance

- Study performance directions related to dynamics (ff, f, mf, mp, p, pp)
- Discuss meaning of Italian terms and their symbols
- Identify dynamic markings in sheet music examples
- Practice playing with different dynamic levels

Why are performance directions important in music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 76
- Charts showing dynamics markings
- Sheet music with dynamics
- Descant recorders

- Oral questioning - Written identification - Performance assessment

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Descant Recorder - Playing melodies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Sight read simple melodies on descant recorder
- Apply correct fingering and breath control
- Show confidence in music reading

- Practice sight reading simple melodies in C Major
- Apply correct fingering technique for each note
- Focus on accurate rhythm and pitch
- Give and receive feedback on playing technique

How can sight reading skills be improved with practice?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 78
- Sheet music with simple melodies
- Descant recorders
- Music stands if available

- Sight reading assessment - Performance evaluation - Individual feedback

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Descant Recorder - Playing melodies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Perform a piece in C major on descant recorder
- Apply performance directions in playing
- Show sensitivity to musical expression

- Practice performing "Jingle Bells" on descant recorder
- Focus on following dynamics and tempo markings
- Work in pairs to give feedback on performance
- Perform individually and as a group

How do performance directions enhance musical expression?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 78
- Sheet music for "Jingle Bells"
- Descant recorders
- Music stands if available

- Performance assessment - Expressive playing evaluation - Peer feedback

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Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling techniques

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe techniques used in storytelling
- Identify elements that make storytelling engaging
- Show interest in storytelling as an art form

- Watch live or recorded narration clips
- Identify storytelling techniques (voice, body language, songs, audience involvement, props, costumes)
- Discuss how these elements make stories more interesting
- Share observations with classmates

How can storytelling be made interesting?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 80
- Video clips of storytelling performances
- Digital devices for viewing
- Story books

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis

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Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling techniques

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Practice specific storytelling techniques
- Use voice modulation effectively
- Show confidence in oral expression

- Form groups to practice specific storytelling techniques
- Focus on voice modulation, facial expressions, and gestures
- Practice using body language to enhance storytelling
- Give and receive feedback on technique

How do different techniques enhance storytelling?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 81
- Simple stories for practice
- Props (optional)
- Open space for movement

- Practical assessment - Technique demonstration - Peer feedback

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Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling techniques

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Practice specific storytelling techniques
- Use voice modulation effectively
- Show confidence in oral expression

- Form groups to practice specific storytelling techniques
- Focus on voice modulation, facial expressions, and gestures
- Practice using body language to enhance storytelling
- Give and receive feedback on technique

How do different techniques enhance storytelling?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 81
- Simple stories for practice
- Props (optional)
- Open space for movement

- Practical assessment - Technique demonstration - Peer feedback

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze a folk song from a Kenyan community
- Identify components of folk song analysis
- Show interest in folk song traditions

- Choose a folk song from a Kenyan community with teacher's help
- Begin gathering information about the folk song
- Discuss media of performance (instruments and voices)
- Identify style of performance (solo, group, call-and-response)
- Research community of origin and cultural context

What elements are important in analyzing folk songs?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 149
- Folk song recordings or examples
- Reference materials on Kenyan communities
- Research materials
- Internet access if available

- Research quality assessment - Component identification - Discussion participation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Continue folk song analysis
- Identify performance characteristics
- Show cultural sensitivity in analysis

- Continue analysis of selected folk song
- Identify participants in the folk song (gender, age groups)
- Analyze characteristics of singing style (pitch, pace, tone)
- Determine message and theme of song
- Identify role of props, costumes, and body movements
- Research purpose and mood of the song

How do performance elements contribute to folk song's meaning?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 150
- Folk song recordings or examples
- Analysis worksheets
- Reference materials on folk song traditions

- Analysis depth assessment - Cultural context understanding - Component identification accuracy

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Complete folk song analysis
- Create poster summarizing analysis
- Show appreciation for folk song traditions

- Complete analysis of all folk song components
- Create poster summarizing analysis findings
- Include images and descriptions for each component
- Organize information clearly and attractively
- Prepare to present findings to class

How does analyzing folk songs help preserve cultural heritage?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 151
- Completed analysis notes
- Poster materials (paper, markers, etc.)
- Images related to folk song
- Sample analysis table

- Poster quality assessment - Information accuracy - Presentation clarity - Creative expression evaluation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Storytelling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Understand key elements of storytelling
- Identify components for storytelling analysis
- Show interest in storytelling as art form

- Discuss key elements in storytelling (theme, plot, confidence, voice use)
- Study how body, costume, props enhance storytelling
- Identify importance of time management and audience involvement
- Begin developing framework for storytelling analysis
- Study example analysis table

What makes storytelling performances effective and engaging?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 152
- Example storytelling analysis table
- Reference materials on storytelling elements
- Video clips of storytelling if available

- Element identification assessment - Framework development - Discussion participation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Storytelling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze a storytelling performance
- Complete analysis table with observations
- Show appreciation for storytelling techniques

- Watch video or live storytelling performance
- Take notes on all elements from analysis framework
- Complete analysis table with detailed observations
- Discuss findings with peers
- Evaluate effectiveness of different storytelling elements
- Identify strongest and weakest aspects of performance

How do different elements contribute to effective storytelling?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 153
- Video of storytelling performance
- Analysis worksheets
- Note-taking materials

- Analysis quality assessment - Observation detail evaluation - Critical thinking observation - Discussion participation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - 2D Artwork

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Understand criteria for evaluating 2D artwork
- Identify elements to analyze in visual art
- Show interest in art analysis

- Study methodology for analyzing 2D artwork
- Discuss elements to consider: organization (balance, proportion, dominance)
- Analyze subject matter (what is happening - topic)
- Explore themes (what is the artist saying)
- Begin developing framework for visual art analysis

How does formal analysis enhance understanding of visual art?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 154
- Sample 2D artworks
- Analysis frameworks
- Visual art vocabulary reference
- Writing materials

- Framework development assessment - Vocabulary use evaluation - Discussion participation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - 2D Artwork

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze a landscape painting
- Evaluate artwork using formal criteria
- Show appreciation for visual arts

- Select landscape painting for analysis
- Analyze organization of the work (balance, proportion, dominance)
- Identify subject matter and theme
- Make judgments about artwork effectiveness
- Present findings to class
- Discuss how analysis deepens understanding and appreciation

How does critical analysis affect art appreciation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 155
- Landscape paintings for analysis
- Analysis worksheets
- Art criticism vocabulary reference
- Presentation materials

- Analysis depth assessment - Evaluation quality - Presentation effectiveness - Critical thinking observation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Role of analysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Appreciate the role of analysis in Creative Arts and Sports
- Apply analysis skills to different forms
- Show commitment to analytical thinking

- Discuss importance of analysis in Creative Arts and Sports
- Reflect on how analysis enhances appreciation and performance
- Identify similarities and differences in analyzing different forms
- Discuss how analysis leads to improvement
- Create mind map connecting analysis to appreciation

Why is analysis an important skill in Creative Arts and Sports?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 156
- Previous analysis examples
- Mind mapping materials
- Reflection journals
- Discussion prompts

- Reflection quality assessment - Connection identification - Discussion participation - Mind map creativity

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Making a portfolio

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make a portfolio for showcase
- Organize collected works systematically
- Show pride in creative achievements

- Collect recyclable materials for portfolio creation
- Measure and cut cardboard to A3 size for covers
- Assemble portfolio using binding methods (stitching, fasteners)
- Design and create personalized label
- Begin selecting works for inclusion
- Discuss importance of presentation

How does proper presentation enhance artwork appreciation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 157
- Recyclable cardboard or thick paper
- Ruler, scissors
- Recycled thread or fasteners
- Markers, coloring materials
- Student's creative works

- Construction quality assessment - Design creativity evaluation - Organization effectiveness - Process observation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Making a portfolio

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Decorate portfolio using found objects
- Complete portfolio assembly
- Show creativity in portfolio design

- Color and design portfolio label
- Attach label to front cover
- Collect natural found objects (leaves, small stones, twigs)
- Decorate portfolio edges with found objects
- Create themed decoration representing personal interests
- Complete portfolio assembly
- Ensure durability and functionality

How can environmental materials enhance artistic presentation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 158
- Partially completed portfolios
- Found natural objects
- Glue or stitching materials
- Coloring supplies
- Student's creative works

- Decoration quality assessment - Material use creativity - Craftsmanship evaluation - Final product functionality