Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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. 120
- Research materials
- Documentation supplies
- Presentation materials

- Research quality assessment - Knowledge comprehension - Discussion participation

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Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Source materials for beadwork from environment
- Identify sustainable materials for crafts
- Show environmental awareness

- Explore environment to find materials for beadwork
- Collect beads (plastic, clay, shells, wood) and strings
- Focus on environmental conservation during collection
- Sort and organize materials by size, shape, color
- Discuss sustainability in craft materials

How can craft materials be sourced sustainably from the environment?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 121
- Collection containers
- Sorting trays
- Environment for exploration

- Material selection assessment - Environmental awareness observation - Collection organization

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Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Prepare materials for beadwork
- Create paper beads if needed
- Show resourcefulness in material preparation

- Clean and prepare collected materials
- Create paper beads if needed (mark intervals, cut strips, roll into beads)
- Prepare strings (fishing line, thread)
- Organize materials for beadwork project
- Ensure materials are ready for use

How can everyday materials be transformed into beadwork supplies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 122
- Collected materials
- Paper for bead making
- Scissors, glue
- Organization containers

- Preparation quality assessment - Paper bead technique evaluation - Material organization

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Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Learn one-way technique for beadwork
- Begin creating beaded bracelet
- Show patience in craft process

- Cut two pieces of thread to desired bracelet length
- Cross at center and tie knot to secure
- Begin threading beads using center string
- Practice one-way technique with side strings
- Focus on color pattern inspired by patriotism (Kenyan flag colors)

How can beadwork express patriotic themes?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 123
- Prepared beads and strings
- Reference materials for one-way technique
- Color guides for patriotic themes
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 124
- Partially completed bracelets
- Beads and strings
- Reference materials on technique

- Technique application assessment - Pattern development evaluation - Individual guidance

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Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Learn criss-cross technique for beadwork
- Apply technique to create bracelet
- Show creativity in pattern design

- Study criss-cross beadwork technique
- Observe sample beaded jewelry using this technique
- Practice threading beads with criss-cross method
- Begin new bracelet using criss-cross technique
- Focus on patriotic color scheme and pattern

How does the criss-cross technique differ from the one-way technique?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 125
- Beads and strings
- Reference materials for criss-cross technique
- Sample beadwork using technique

- Technique application assessment - Pattern development evaluation - Individual guidance

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Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Complete bracelet using criss-cross technique
- Compare different beadwork techniques
- Show pride in completed work

- Complete bracelet using criss-cross technique
- Use stopper bead to secure end
- Compare one-way and criss-cross techniques
- Display completed bracelets
- Give and receive feedback on beadwork
- Discuss favorite techniques and patterns

How can patriotic themes be expressed through beadwork designs?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 126
- Partially completed bracelets
- Beads and strings
- Display area
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 127
- Reference materials on patriotic songs
- Audio examples of songs
- Lyrics for selected songs

- Final product assessment - Technique mastery evaluation - Creativity observation - Peer feedback

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Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Sing patriotic song wearing beaded jewelry
- Express patriotism through performance
- Appreciate beadwork as cultural expression

- Practice selected patriotic song
- Focus on vocal techniques and expression
- Perform song wearing beaded jewelry
- Discuss how performance and beadwork express patriotism
- Appreciate Kenya's rich cultural heritage

How can you express patriotism through Creative activities?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 128
- Lyrics for selected song
- Completed beaded jewelry
- Performance space

- Performance assessment - Patriotic expression evaluation - Cultural appreciation observation

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Swimming - Water entry techniques

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

- Identify different ways of water entry in a pool
- Describe body positioning for water entry
- Show interest in swimming skills

- Study pictures showing water entry techniques
- Identify techniques shown (pencil dive, crouch dive)
- Describe body positioning in each picture
- Discuss safety considerations for pool entry
- Observe demonstrations if possible

How does water entry skills enhance safety in swimming?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 130
- Pictures of water entry techniques
- Digital resources showing swimming techniques
- Swimming pool (if available)

- Oral questioning - Written descriptions - Safety awareness assessment

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Swimming - Crouch 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

- 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

What safety considerations are important for 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. 132

- Demonstration assessment - Technique evaluation - Safety observation

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Swimming - Pencil dive

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

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

- 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 are the differences between pencil dive and crouch dive?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 133
- Swimming pool (if available)
- Digital resources showing pencil dive
- Qualified instructor

- Observation assessment - Question quality - Comparison accuracy

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Swimming - Pencil dive

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

- Demonstrate pencil dive technique
- Maintain streamlined body position
- Observe safety during water entry

- Stand at edge of pool with feet together
- Keep body straight and tall like pencil
- Raise arms overhead in streamlined position
- Jump into water with feet together, toes pointing down
- Maintain straight body position during entry
- Continue in streamlined position underwater before surfacing

How does body position affect water entry in pencil dive?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 134
- Swimming pool (deep end)
- Safety equipment
- Qualified supervision
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 135

- Demonstration assessment - Technique evaluation - Safety observation

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Swimming - Backstroke

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)

- Oral questioning - Written descriptions - Technique identification

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Swimming - Backstroke

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

- Demonstrate body positioning for backstroke
- Practice flutter kicks in supine position
- Show correct body alignment

- Lie horizontally on water surface in supine position (face up)
- Extend legs straight for streamlined body
- Position head facing up with ears in water
- Practice floating in correct position
- Begin flutter kicks while maintaining position
- Focus on body alignment and balance

How does body alignment affect efficiency in backstroke?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 137
- Swimming pool
- Floating aids if needed
- Qualified supervision

- Body position assessment - Floating stability evaluation - Individual guidance

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Swimming - Backstroke

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

- Demonstrate arm action for backstroke
- Coordinate single arm movements
- Show improvement in stroke technique

- Lie in supine position holding kickboard between legs
- Practice arm action starting with one arm
- Focus on proper hand entry and underwater pull
- Ensure arm recovers above water
- Practice with each arm separately
- Begin alternating arms if ready

How does arm action propel the body in backstroke?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 138
- Swimming pool
- Kickboards
- Qualified supervision
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 139

- Arm technique assessment - Coordination evaluation - Individual progress observation

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Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Identify types of indigenous rope games
- Describe how rope games are played
- Show interest in traditional games

- Study pictures of indigenous rope games
- Identify rope games being played
- Discuss local names for rope games in different communities
- Watch demonstrations of rope games if possible
- Discuss cultural significance of traditional games

Why is rope skipping considered an indigenous game?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 139
- Pictures of rope games
- Digital resources showing traditional games
- Ropes of different sizes

- Oral questioning - Game identification - Discussion participation

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Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Demonstrate "Snake game" rope technique
- Participate actively in traditional game
- Show enjoyment in cultural play

- Choose pairs for snake game
- One learner holds rope creating wavy snake-like patterns
- Other learner jumps rope without stepping on it
- Change roles after stepping on rope
- Discuss variations of game across communities
- Practice with increasing difficulty

How does indigenous rope skipping enhance physical fitness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 140
- Ropes of appropriate length
- Open space for play
- Reference materials on traditional games
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 141
- Strong rope for swinging
- Stable support structure
- Soft padding material
- Open space for activity

- Game participation assessment - Technique evaluation - Enjoyment observation

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Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Demonstrate "In and Out Jumping" technique
- Participate actively in group rope game
- Show coordination in movement

- Form groups of three learners
- Tie two ends of rope together
- Position learners as shown in instructions
- Take turns jumping in and out of rope
- Increase height after successful jumps
- Ensure everyone gets chance to jump
- Learn traditional counting rhymes if applicable

How do rope games improve coordination and timing?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 142
- Ropes
- Open space for activity
- Reference materials on traditional games

- Coordination assessment - Jumping technique evaluation - Group participation observation

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Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Demonstrate "Ngerwa" (High jump) technique
- Improve jumping height progressively
- Show determination in physical challenge

- Form groups of 5 learners
- Two learners hold rope at agreed height
- Others take turns jumping over rope
- Learner unable to jump changes roles with rope holder
- Progressively increase height for challenge
- Learn traditional chants or songs for game
- Discuss variations across communities

How do indigenous jumping games build physical fitness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 143
- Ropes
- Open space for jumping
- Soft landing surface if possible
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 144
- Thick rope for pulling
- Open space with firm footing
- Markers for center line
- Whistle for commands

- Jumping technique assessment - Height progression evaluation - Fair play observation

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Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Demonstrate "Limbo" (Pass under rope) technique
- Show flexibility and coordination
- Appreciate diversity of rope games

- Form groups of 5 learners
- Two hold rope at starting height
- Others pass under rope without touching it
- Lower rope height after each cycle
- Change roles regularly
- Incorporate traditional music if applicable
- Discuss variations of game in different communities

How does limbo improve flexibility and body awareness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 145
- Rope
- Open space for activity
- Music if applicable

- Flexibility assessment - Technique evaluation - Participation observation

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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

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Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Perform indigenous rope skipping to musical rhythm
- Match skipping to song tempo
- Show coordination of movement and music

- Choose traditional songs for skipping
- Practice skipping individually to song rhythm
- Coordinate skipping speed with music tempo
- Learn traditional skipping songs
- Create new patterns that match musical rhythm
- Demonstrate coordination of movement and music

How does music enhance rope skipping activities?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 147
- Skipping ropes
- Music sources
- Open space for activity
- Reference materials on traditional skipping songs
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 148
- Various ropes
- Performance space
- Reference materials on benefits of rope games

- Rhythm coordination assessment - Musical integration evaluation - Creative expression observation

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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

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sports values

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

- 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

How does teamwork enhance performance in sports activities?

- 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

- Analysis quality assessment - Example relevance evaluation - 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:

- 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

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:

- 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
- Completed analysis posters
- Presentation space
- Journals for reflection
- Writing materials

- 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

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

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

- 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
- 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

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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