Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Dictation and sight reading

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

- Write rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time from dictation
- Sight read rhythmic patterns on monotone
- Appreciate rhythmic patterns created by self and others

- Listen to and write rhythmic patterns from dictation
- Practice sight reading various rhythmic patterns
- Perform composed rhythmic patterns
- Share and perform each other's compositions

How does dictation and sight reading develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 46-47
- Staff paper
- Audio examples
- Composed patterns

- Dictation exercises - Sight reading assessment - Performance evaluation

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Present final melodic compositions
- Appreciate melodies created by self and others
- Enjoy creating melodies in C major

- Perform final versions of all composed melodies
- Share compositions with class
- Give positive feedback on others' compositions
- Discuss what makes some melodies more memorable than others

What makes a melody memorable and effective?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 63
- Completed compositions
- Voice, recorder or other instruments
- Performance space

- Final performance assessment - Peer feedback - Overall composition evaluation

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Descant Recorder - Interpreting melodies on staff notation
Descant Recorder - Performance directions

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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 77
- Charts showing tempo markings
- Sheet music with varied tempos

- Practical assessment - Individual guidance - Technique observation

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Descant Recorder - Playing melodies

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

- Perform more complex pieces in C major
- Apply varied performance directions
- Show growing confidence in recorder playing

- Practice more challenging pieces in C major
- Apply dynamics and tempo variations
- Focus on expressive playing and technical accuracy
- Perform for peers and receive feedback

How does technical skill contribute to musical expression?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 79
- Sheet music with more complex melodies
- Descant recorders
- Music stands if available

- Performance assessment - Technical skill evaluation - Individual feedback

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Descant Recorder - Duets

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

- Perform simple duets on descant recorder
- Coordinate playing with a partner
- Appreciate playing music with others

- Learn to play duets in C major
- Practice coordinating with a partner
- Focus on staying in time together
- Listen to each other while playing
- Perform duets for the class

How does playing in an ensemble differ from solo playing?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 79
- Duet sheet music
- Descant recorders
- Music stands if available

- Ensemble performance assessment - Coordination evaluation - Partner feedback

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Kenyan Folk Songs - Classification

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

- Visit or virtually explore cultural centers
- Observe folk song performances
- Select folk songs for class performance

- Visit local cultural center or use internet to find performances
- Watch different folk song performances
- Take notes on community, occasion, gender, age for each song
- Discuss observations with class
- Select solo or group folk song for class to learn
- Begin learning selected folk song

How can cultural centers help preserve traditional music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 112
- Field trip to cultural center (if possible)
- Digital resources for virtual visits
- Recording equipment
- Notebooks for documentation

- Observation quality - Documentation thoroughness - Song selection rationale

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Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques

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

- Perform selected folk song using appropriate techniques
- Demonstrate cultural authenticity in performance
- Show confidence in public performance

- Perform selected folk song as solo or group
- Apply all learned performance techniques
- Focus on cultural authenticity
- Record performance if possible
- Give and receive feedback on performances
- Discuss what worked well and areas for improvement

How does folk song performance help preserve cultural heritage?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 116
- Performance space
- Recording equipment if available
- Cultural props or costumes if appropriate

- Performance assessment - Technique application evaluation - Cultural accuracy observation - Peer feedback

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Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Folk song performance
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song

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

- Perform folk song wearing printed costume
- Appreciate folk songs as cultural preservation
- Show pride in cultural expression

- Fix ink on printed fabric by ironing
- Complete costume preparation
- Perform folk song wearing printed costume
- Apply all learned performance techniques
- Discuss importance of folk songs in cultural preservation
- Appreciate Kenya's rich cultural heritage

How do folk songs and traditional costumes contribute to cultural identity?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 118
- Printed costumes
- Performance space
- Audio equipment if needed
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 149
- Folk song recordings or examples
- Reference materials on Kenyan communities
- Research materials
- Internet access if available

- Performance assessment - Cultural expression evaluation - Appreciation observation - 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:

- 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 - Folk song

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

- Present folk song analysis findings
- Write reflective journal entry
- Appreciate folk songs as cultural expressions

- Present analysis poster to class
- Explain key findings about folk song components
- Answer questions about analysis process and discoveries
- Write journal entry reflecting on learning from analysis
- Discuss how folk song reflects culture and traditions

How does folk song analysis deepen cultural understanding?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 151
- Completed analysis posters
- Presentation space
- Journals for reflection
- Writing materials

- Presentation quality assessment - Reflection depth evaluation - Cultural appreciation observation - Peer feedback