Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - French rhythm names
Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Apply French rhythm names to more complex patterns
- Create rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names
- Show confidence in rhythmic performance

- Practice more complex rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names
- Create original patterns and recite using French rhythm names
- Perform in pairs or small groups
- Give feedback on each other's performances

Why are standardized rhythm syllables important in music education?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 43
- Charts with rhythm patterns
- Audio examples
- Percussion instruments if available
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 44
- Staff paper
- Examples of well-composed rhythmic patterns

- Performance assessment - Peer evaluation - Creative composition

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Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Complete four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Apply principles of repetition and variation in composition
- Appreciate the process of musical composition

- Complete 4-bar rhythmic compositions in 2/4 time
- Apply repetition and variation techniques
- Clap the composed rhythmic patterns
- Recite using French rhythm names while clapping

How can repetition and variation be balanced in rhythmic composition?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 45
- Staff paper
- Previous lesson's composition work

- Written compositions - Practical performance - Self-assessment

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Rhythm - Dictation and sight reading
Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Dictation exercises - Sight reading assessment - Performance evaluation

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Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify symmetry in melodic phrases
- Analyze qualities of good melodies in songs
- Appreciate structural elements in melody

- Sing "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Focus on melodic characteristics while singing
- Identify qualities in the melody (singable, shape, symmetry, start/end notes)
- Discuss what makes favorite songs melodically appealing

How does symmetry create balance in a melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 58
- Notated song "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Audio recording of the song
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Performance assessment - 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 60
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference melodies in C major

- Oral composition - Performance assessment - Creative process observation

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Analyze example melodies for good qualities
- Begin creating four-bar melodies in C major
- Show creativity in melodic composition

- Study example melodies to identify qualities of good composition
- Begin creating original 4-bar melodies in C major
- Apply principles of good melody construction
- Ensure melodies have proper beginning and ending notes

How do composers balance predictability and surprise in melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 61
- Staff paper
- Example melodies
- Keyboard/piano for reference
- Composed melodies
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Written composition - Creativity assessment - Individual feedback

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Sight read composed melodies
- Complete unfinished melodies
- Show awareness of melodic structure

- Practice sight reading composed melodies
- Complete given unfinished melodies by writing missing bars
- Ensure completed melodies follow principles of good composition
- Perform completed melodies

How does sight reading help develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 62
- Staff paper
- Unfinished melodies for completion
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Sight reading assessment - Composition evaluation - Performance skills

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Melody - Melodies in C major
Descant Recorder - Playing melodies

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

- Final performance assessment - Peer feedback - Overall composition evaluation

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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
Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques

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

- Observation quality - Documentation thoroughness - Song selection rationale

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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