Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling techniques
Storytelling and Animation - Qualities of a good flipbook

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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 82
- Sample flipbooks
- Digital resources showing flipbook animation
- Video clips of flipbook animation

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Composing a story

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

- Read and analyze elements of a story
- Identify beginning, middle and end structure
- Show appreciation for story structure

- Read sample story "A Matter of Integrity"
- Identify theme, characters, and plot structure
- Discuss beginning, middle, and end of the story
- Analyze how the story develops and resolves

What makes a story engaging and meaningful?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 84
- Story text "A Matter of Integrity"
- Reading materials
- Notebooks for analysis

- Reading comprehension - Story analysis - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Flipbook animation
Storytelling and Animation - Performing a story
Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling as communication

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

- Brainstorm ideas for flipbook animation
- Sketch initial character designs
- Show creativity in animation planning

- Perform vocal warm-up exercises
- Prepare for storytelling performance
- Show confidence in oral expression

- Brainstorm ideas for flipbook animation
- Choose simple story with clear movement for character(s)
- Sketch initial character designs
- Plan sequence of movements for animation
- Practice deep breathing exercises
- Loosen up with physical warm-ups
- Perform vocal warm-ups (humming, lip trills, tongue twisters)
- Practice physical movements and stretches
- Prepare for story performance

How do animators plan the movement sequence for animation?
Why are warm-up exercises important before storytelling?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 88
- Drawing paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference materials for character design
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 90
- Open space for movement
- Story scripts from previous work
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 91
- Recording devices
- Story scripts
- Performance space

- Planning assessment - Character design evaluation - Creativity observation
- Warm-up technique assessment - Preparation quality - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Trapping

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

- Identify trapping skill in football
- Describe various ways of trapping the ball
- Show interest in football skills

- Study pictures of footballers performing trapping skills
- Identify the trapping skill shown
- Identify body parts used for trapping
- Watch demonstration or video of foot, thigh, and chest traps
- Discuss importance of ball control in football

Why is trapping important in football?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 90
- Pictures showing trapping techniques
- Digital resources showing football skills
- Footballs

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written descriptions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Dribbling

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

- Identify dribbling techniques in football
- Describe body positioning for dribbling
- Show interest in dribbling skills

- Watch videos or demonstrations of dribbling in football
- Identify parts of foot used in dribbling (inside and outside)
- Discuss how to dribble using different foot parts
- Observe body positioning during dribbling demonstrations

Why is ball control important in a football match?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 95
- Digital resources showing dribbling techniques
- Footballs
- Pictures of dribbling techniques

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written descriptions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Shooting
Football - Mini game

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

- Identify shooting techniques in football
- Describe body positioning for shooting
- Show interest in shooting skills

- Study pictures showing shooting techniques
- Identify shooting action shown in pictures
- Describe body positioning for shooting
- Watch videos or demonstrations of low drive and placed shots
- Discuss different shooting techniques

Why is shooting technique important for scoring goals?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 100
- Pictures showing shooting techniques
- Digital resources on football shooting
- Footballs
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 104
- Cones for marking field
- Open field for play
- Whistle

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written descriptions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Crayon etching
Kenyan Folk Songs - Classification
Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques

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

- Identify materials for making improvised crayons
- Prepare materials for crayon making
- Show interest in art materials creation

- Classify folk songs in Kenyan communities
- Identify community of origin for folk songs
- Show interest in Kenyan musical heritage

- Gather materials for making crayons (used candle wax, beeswax, pigments, molds)
- Discuss materials and their properties
- Prepare materials by sorting and organizing
- Watch demonstrations or videos on safely melting wax
- Discuss why double container method is used for melting wax
- Brainstorm to list different folk songs
- Classify songs by community of origin (Kikuyu, Luo, Maasai, etc.)
- Discuss how to identify community through language, instruments, dance movements
- Begin creating classification chart in groups
- Share findings with class

How can we create art materials from recycled or natural sources?
What is the role of folk songs in Kenyan society?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 104
- Wax materials (candle stubs, beeswax)
- Pigments (old crayons, natural pigments)
- Molds (straws, bottle caps, pen tubes)
- Digital resources on crayon making
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 109
- Charts for classification
- Audio examples of folk songs
- Digital resources on Kenyan communities
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 113
- Charts showing performance techniques
- Audio/video examples of folk song performances
- Selected folk song materials

- Materials identification - Preparation quality - Safety awareness
- Classification accuracy - Group discussion participation - Written assignments

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Stencil printing

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

- Study alternate patterns in stencil printing
- Design a motif from geometric shapes
- Show creativity in design process

- Study samples of alternate patterns in stencil printing
- Design motif from geometric (inorganic) shapes
- Plan alternate repeat pattern for costume decoration
- Focus on creating clear, printable design
- Consider cultural influences in design

How can geometric shapes be used to create culturally relevant patterns?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 117
- Sample stencil prints
- Drawing paper
- Pencils
- Reference materials for geometric patterns

- Design assessment - Creativity evaluation - Cultural influence observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Folk song performance

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

- Performance assessment - Cultural expression evaluation - Appreciation observation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork
Swimming - Water entry techniques

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

- Describe varied indigenous beadwork in Kenyan communities
- Identify socio-cultural contexts of beadwork
- Show interest in indigenous crafts

- Research and discuss varied beadwork in Kenyan communities
- Focus on socio-cultural contexts, types of beads, patterns and colors
- Identify types and functions of beaded jewelry
- Begin creating research documentation
- Share findings with group

How can beadwork be used to preserve Kenyan culture?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 119
- Reference materials on Kenyan beadwork
- Sample beadwork if available
- Digital resources on cultural beadwork
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 130
- Pictures of water entry techniques
- Digital resources showing swimming techniques
- Swimming pool (if available)

- Research quality assessment - Knowledge comprehension - Discussion participation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Crouch dive
Swimming - Pencil dive

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

- Demonstrate crouch dive technique
- Execute proper body positioning
- Observe safety during water entry

- Observe pencil dive demonstration
- Identify key elements of technique
- Show interest in learning dive technique

- Get into crouch position near edge of pool
- Raise arms above head with hands pointing to water
- Push off from balls of feet while extending arms forward
- Enter water with fingers first followed by head and body
- Maintain streamlined position after entry
- Practice while observing safety
- Watch demonstration of pencil dive
- Observe body position, arm placement, entry
- Note streamlined position throughout dive
- Ask questions about technique
- Compare to crouch dive technique

What safety considerations are important for crouch dive?
What are the differences between pencil dive and crouch dive?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 131
- Swimming pool (deep end)
- Safety equipment
- Qualified supervision
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 133
- Swimming pool (if available)
- Digital resources showing pencil dive
- Qualified instructor

- Demonstration assessment - Technique evaluation - Safety observation
- Observation assessment - Question quality - Comparison accuracy

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Backstroke
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Identify backstroke technique
- Describe body positioning for backstroke
- Show interest in learning stroke technique

- Study picture of backstroke technique
- Identify stroke being performed
- Describe arm and body positioning
- Watch demonstrations if possible
- Discuss key elements of backstroke technique

Why is proper body position important in backstroke?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 136
- Pictures of backstroke technique
- Digital resources showing backstroke
- Swimming pool (if available)
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 139
- Pictures of rope games
- Digital resources showing traditional games
- Ropes of different sizes

- Oral questioning - Written descriptions - Technique identification

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Demonstrate rope skipping techniques
- Jump rope individually and in groups
- Show improvement in skipping skills

- Practice individual rope skipping
- Learn various jumps (single, double, criss-cross)
- Practice in pairs with one turning, one jumping
- Learn group skipping with two turning rope
- Incorporate counting and singing
- Discuss how rope skipping varies across communities

How do rope skipping patterns vary across Kenyan communities?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 146
- Skipping ropes
- Open space for activity
- Reference materials on skipping patterns

- Skipping technique assessment - Pattern variation evaluation - Individual progress observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sports values

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

- Analyze sports values for clean sports
- Explain importance of fairness, team-building and equality
- Show commitment to positive sports values

- Explore values essential for clean sports (fairness, team-building, equality)
- Discuss definition and importance of each value
- Complete table analyzing fairness in sports situations
- Identify examples of fair and unfair practices
- Discuss reasons for classifications

How do values like fairness contribute to positive sports experiences?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 146
- Value analysis worksheets
- Sports scenarios for analysis
- Reference materials on sports ethics

- Value comprehension assessment - Analysis accuracy - Discussion quality - Worksheet completion

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sports values
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song

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

- Explore value of teamwork in sports
- Complete teamwork analysis table
- Show appreciation for cooperation in sports

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

- Fill out table with group, discussing how teamwork helps in specific challenges
- Analyze how teamwork contributes to success in football, handball practice
- Discuss benefits of cooperation and coordination
- Share examples of effective teamwork from personal experience
- 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

How does teamwork enhance performance in sports activities?
What elements are important in analyzing folk songs?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 147
- Teamwork analysis worksheets
- Sports scenarios for analysis
- Reference materials on team dynamics
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 148
- Equality analysis worksheets
- Reference materials on inclusive sports
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 149
- Folk song recordings or examples
- Reference materials on Kenyan communities
- Research materials
- Internet access if available

- Analysis quality assessment - Example relevance evaluation - Discussion participation
- Research quality assessment - Component identification - Discussion participation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Storytelling
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - 2D Artwork

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

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

- 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
- 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 do different elements contribute to effective storytelling?
How does critical analysis affect art appreciation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 153
- Video of storytelling performance
- Analysis worksheets
- Note-taking materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 154
- Sample 2D artworks
- Analysis frameworks
- Visual art vocabulary reference
- Writing materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 155
- Landscape paintings for analysis
- Analysis worksheets
- Art criticism vocabulary reference
- Presentation materials

- Analysis quality assessment - Observation detail evaluation - Critical thinking observation - Discussion participation
- Analysis depth assessment - Evaluation quality - Presentation effectiveness - Critical thinking observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Portfolio showcase

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

- Display completed portfolio
- Reflect on portfolio creation process
- Appreciate the role of analysis in Creative Arts and Sports

- Display completed portfolios in class
- Present portfolio and discuss design choices
- Reflect on what was enjoyed most about making portfolio
- Discuss challenges faced and solutions found
- Write journal entry about portfolio creation process
- Reflect on how recyclable materials created useful items

How does portfolio creation showcase learning and creativity?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 159
- Completed portfolios
- Display space
- Journals for reflection
- Writing materials

- Portfolio quality assessment - Presentation effectiveness - Reflection depth evaluation - Peer feedback