Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Indigenous Kenyan percussion instruments

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

- Identify percussion instruments from different Kenyan communities
- Name communities where percussion instruments originate from
- Appreciate percussion instruments from different Kenyan communities

- Observe pictures of percussion instruments from different Kenyan communities
-Identify percussion instruments from different Kenyan communities
-Name the communities where percussion instruments originate from
-Discuss how each instrument is played
-Watch a video clip on the performance of Kenyan percussion instruments

How are percussion instruments from different Kenyan communities identified?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 3
-Digital devices
-Percussion instruments

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Method of playing percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Classifying percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Parts of percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Functions of parts of percussion instruments

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

- Identify how percussion instruments are played
- Describe the method of playing different percussion instruments
- Show interest in understanding how percussion instruments are played

- Study pictures of different percussion instruments
-Discuss how each instrument is played
-Group percussion instruments according to how they are played (hitting, shaking, striking, scrapping)
-Listen to the sound of each instrument

What are the different methods of playing percussion instruments?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 4
-Percussion instruments
-Digital devices
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 5
-Melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 6
-Drums
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 7

- Oral questions -Observation checklist -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Researching parts of percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Improvising rhythmic patterns
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making charcoal sticks

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

- Research on parts of different percussion instruments
- Draw percussion instruments and label their parts
- Appreciate the need to know parts of percussion instruments

- Use digital devices to search for parts of different percussion instruments
-Draw percussion instruments
-Label parts of the percussion instruments
-Write down the functions of each part

How can digital devices assist in researching about percussion instruments?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 8
-Digital devices
-Drawing materials
-Drums and other percussion instruments
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 10
-Materials for making charcoal sticks

- Project work -Observation -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Procedure for making charcoal sticks
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Tonal value in art

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

- Explain the procedure for making charcoal sticks
- Make charcoal sticks following the correct procedure
- Observe safety measures when making charcoal sticks

- Cut green sticks from a tree and peel off the bark
-Cut sticks into appropriate sizes
-Place sticks in a container and cover with sand
-Cover container with a lid with holes
-Place container in fire
-Let container cool after burning
-Remove charcoal sticks

How are charcoal sticks made?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 11
-Materials for making charcoal sticks
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 12
-Digital devices
-Charts showing tonal values

- Observation -Project work -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing shapes with charcoal sticks
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating tonal shading

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

- Draw simple shapes using charcoal sticks
- Create tonal variations through pressure application
- Show interest in using charcoal sticks for drawing

- Draw simple shapes in exercise books
-Shade shapes using charcoal sticks
-Create dark parts by drawing thick lines
-Create light parts by drawing thin lines
-Apply varied pressure to create different tones

How can different tones be created with charcoal sticks?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 12
-Charcoal sticks
-Drawing paper
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 13

- Observation -Project work -Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Smudging technique

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

- Sketch a percussion instrument using charcoal sticks
- Determine where light falls on the object
- Create highlight and shadow areas in a drawing

- Place a drum on a table
-Sketch the drum using charcoal sticks
-Determine where light falls on the drum
-Identify the highlight and shadow areas
-Begin shading the darker areas

How can highlights and shadows be created in a drawing?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 14
-Percussion instruments
-Charcoal sticks
-Drawing paper
-Cloths for smudging

- Observation -Project work -Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating a portfolio

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

- Collect drawings for a portfolio
- Create a portfolio using colored paper
- Appreciate own and others' artwork

- Collect all drawings
-Paste drawings on colored manila paper
-Display work in class
-Comment about drawings
-Complete peer assessment cards

Why is it important to keep artwork in a portfolio?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 15
-Drawings
-Colored manila paper
-Glue

- Observation -Portfolio assessment -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing different percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing Kenyan percussion instruments

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

- Identify different percussion instruments
- Draw percussion instruments using the smudging technique
- Show interest in drawing percussion instruments

- Study pictures of different percussion instruments
-Identify the instruments shown
-Draw and color the instruments using the smudging technique
-Display drawings in class

How can different percussion instruments be drawn effectively?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 15
-Pictures of percussion instruments
-Charcoal sticks
-Drawing paper
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 16

- Observation -Project work -Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Identifying percussion instruments by playing method
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making percussion instruments

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

- Identify instruments played by scraping
- Identify communities that play marimba
- Draw and name a percussion instrument

- Identify instruments played by scraping
-Discuss communities that play marimba
-Draw and name a percussion instrument from a Kenyan community
-Share drawings with classmates

How do different communities play their percussion instruments?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 16
-Pictures of percussion instruments
-Charcoal sticks
-Drawing paper
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 3-7
-Locally available materials for making percussion instruments

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Assembling percussion instruments

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

- Make a percussion instrument using locally available materials
- Tune the percussion instrument appropriately
- Observe safety measures when making percussion instruments

- Work in groups to make percussion instruments (rattles, shakers, drums, gourds or marimba)
-Assemble the parts correctly
-Tune the instruments appropriately
-Test the sound produced by the instruments
-Store the instruments safely

How can percussion instruments be assembled and tuned?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 3-7
-Materials for making percussion instruments
-Tools for assembling

- Observation -Project work -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Chest pass technique
Netball - Demonstrating chest pass

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

- Explain how to perform chest pass in Netball
- Identify the stance, grip, release and follow through for chest pass
- Value the importance of proper technique in chest pass

- Study a picture of a learner performing chest pass
-Observe how the ball is held and where the eyes are focused
-Watch a video of chest pass in Netball
-Discuss the stance, grip, release and follow through for chest pass

How is chest pass performed in Netball?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 18
-Netball balls
-Digital devices
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 19
-Open space

- Observation -Oral questions -Demonstration

Creating and Execution

Netball - Practicing chest pass
Netball - Overhead pass technique

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

- Practice chest pass in a group formation
- Pass the ball accurately using chest pass
- Observe teamwork when practicing chest pass

- Form groups of 6 players
-Stand in a zigzag formation
-Pass the ball to each other using chest pass
-Continue the pattern until the last person gets the ball
-Repeat the activity several times

How can chest pass be practiced effectively in a group?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 20
-Netball balls
-Open space
-Digital devices

- Observation -Performance assessment -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Demonstrating overhead pass
Netball - Practicing overhead pass

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

- Demonstrate overhead pass in Netball following proper technique
- Observe safety measures when performing overhead pass
- Show interest in mastering overhead pass technique

- Hold the ball firmly above head level using both hands
-Spread fingers well
-Stand with one foot slightly forward
-Bend knees slightly
-Release the ball forward using wrist and fingers
-Keep arms and fingers pointing in the direction of the pass

What is the correct progression when performing overhead pass?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 21
-Netball balls
-Open space
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 22

- Observation -Demonstration -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Double-handed catching

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

- Explain how to perform double-handed catching
- Identify games that involve catching skills
- Show interest in learning double-handed catching

- Study a picture of a person catching a ball
-Discuss how the ball is caught
-Identify games that involve the catching skill
-Discuss the importance of double-handed catching in ball games

Why is correct hand positioning important in catching?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 23
-Netball balls
-Digital devices

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Netball - Demonstrating double-handed catching
Netball - Practicing double-handed catching

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

- Demonstrate double-handed catching in Netball
- Follow the correct progression for catching
- Observe safety measures when catching

- Stand with feet apart and knees bent slightly
-Focus eyes on the ball
-Move in the path of the incoming ball
-Stretch arms forward with elbows slightly bent
-Spread fingers well, forming a W-hand formation
-Reach to catch the ball and bring it close to body

What is the correct progression when performing double-handed catching?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 23
-Netball balls
-Open space
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 24
-Markers

- Observation -Demonstration -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Introduction to macramé technique
Netball - Making a ball using macramé technique (1)

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

- Explain what macramé technique is
- Identify materials used in macramé technique
- Observe safety measures when collecting materials

- Learn that macramé is a type of art involving knotting techniques
-Identify decorative patterns and items made using macramé
-Observe safety measures when using macramé materials
-Collect clean materials for making a ball

What is macramé technique and how is it used?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 25
-Macramé materials (yarns, strings, fabrics)
-Scissors
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 26

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Netball - Making a ball using macramé technique (2)
Netball - Completing a ball using macramé

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

- Continue the ball-making process using macramé
- Tie horizontal knots across vertical strings
- Observe safety when using scissors

- Continue tying knots vertically around the ball
-Overlap the strings as shown
-Begin to tie horizontal strings
-Tie horizontal strings across vertical strings
-Ensure horizontal strings are firmly secured

How are vertical and horizontal strings combined in macramé?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 26
-Macramé materials (yarns, strings, fabrics)
-Scissors

- Observation -Project work -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Practicing Netball skills

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

- Apply passing, catching and shooting skills in a mini-game
- Play a mini-game of Netball following the rules
- Show teamwork during the game

- Form two groups with equal number of players
-Play a mini-game of Netball
-Apply the skills of passing and catching
-Start the game at the center
-Attempt to score into opponent's side
-Restart game from center after each score

How are Netball skills applied in a game situation?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 27
-Netball balls
-Open space
-Markers

- Observation -Performance assessment -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Drawing playing Netball
Netball - Color classification

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

- Draw a picture of family members playing Netball
- Paint the picture using secondary colors
- Value family recreational activities

- Draw a picture of siblings and self playing Netball
-Paint the picture using secondary colors
-Present the drawing to classmates
-Discuss the importance of family recreational activities

How can secondary colors be used effectively in painting?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 28
-Drawing paper
-Paint
-Brushes
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 30
-Primary and secondary color charts

- Observation -Project work -Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Preparing materials for mixing colors
Netball - Mixing primary colors (yellow and blue)

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

- Identify materials needed for mixing colors
- Collect materials for color mixing
- Show interest in color mixing activities

- Study pictures of materials used for mixing colors
-Identify the materials (palette, paintbrushes, water containers)
-Collect materials needed for mixing colors
-Store materials in the Creative Arts corner
-Discuss painting tips

What materials are necessary for effective color mixing?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 31
-Paint
-Brushes
-Palettes
-Water containers
-Paint (yellow and blue)

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Netball - Mixing primary colors (red and yellow)
Netball - Mixing primary colors (red and blue)

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

- Mix red and yellow to create a secondary color
- Identify the secondary color created
- Clean working area after mixing colors

- Pour a small amount of red paint on a palette
-Add an equal amount of yellow paint
-Mix the two colors using a paintbrush
-Identify the secondary color created (orange)
-Clean brushes after mixing

What secondary color is created by mixing red and yellow?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 32
-Paint (red and yellow)
-Brushes
-Palettes
-Water containers
-Paint (red and blue)

- Observation -Project work -Oral questions

Creating and Execution

Netball - Creating a color wheel

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

- Draw a color wheel
- Color a color wheel using primary and secondary colors
- Appreciate the relationship between colors

- Draw a color wheel as shown
-Understand the key for the color wheel
-Color the wheel using primary and secondary colors
-Discuss the relationship between primary and secondary colors

How does a color wheel show the relationship between colors?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 32
-Drawing paper
-Paint
-Brushes

- Observation -Project work -Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Color tones (light tones)
Netball - Mixing orange with white

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

- Explain what tone is in color
- Create light tones by adding white to a color
- Value the importance of tonal variation

- Learn that tone is the lightness or darkness of a color
-Understand that adding white makes a color lighter
-Draw five equal rectangles to make a color strip
-Prepare to mix secondary colors with white

How does adding white affect the tone of a color?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 33
-Paint (secondary colors and white)
-Brushes
-Palettes
-Drawing paper
-Paint (orange and white)

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Introduction to rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Rhythm in songs

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

- Identify rhythmic activities
- Clap or tap while counting
- Show interest in rhythmic activities

- Look at pictures of children doing rhythmic activities
-Clap hands or tap the table while counting 1, 2, 3, and 4
-Discuss different rhythmic activities
-Share experiences of rhythmic activities

How are rhythmic patterns created through clapping and tapping?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 42
-Digital devices
-Song charts

- Observation -Oral questions -Demonstration

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Rhythm in words

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

- Clap the rhythm sounds of words
- Identify short and long sounds in words
- Show interest in rhythms of different words

- Clap the rhythm sound of given words (plum, grape, mango, baba)
-Identify words that sound short when read
-Identify words that sound long when read
-Learn about syllables in words

How do syllables affect the rhythm of words?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 43
-Word cards

- Observation -Oral questions -Demonstration

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - French rhythm names
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Practicing French rhythm names

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

- Identify the French rhythm name 'taa'
- Identify the French rhythm name 'ta-te'
- Match words with appropriate French rhythm names

- Learn that words are made of syllables
-Learn that the French rhythm name 'taa' represents a long sound
-Learn that the French rhythm name 'ta-te' represents two short sounds
-Match words with their French rhythm names

How are French rhythm names used to represent sounds?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 44
-Charts showing French rhythm names
-Charts showing rhythmic patterns

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Identifying rhythm in words
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Clapping syllables of words

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

- Read words aloud
- Clap the rhythm of words
- Count the number of claps for each word

- Read words aloud (avocado, crocodile, watermelon)
-Clap the rhythm of the words
-Discuss how many times each word is clapped
-Fill in a table with words and their French rhythm names

How is the rhythm of multi-syllable words identified?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 45
-Word cards

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Note values and their French names
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Steady beat (clock)

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

- Identify note values (crotchet and quavers)
- Match note values with their French rhythm names
- Value the importance of note values in music

- Learn that long sounds and short sounds can be given French names
-Learn that the French rhythm name for a crotchet is 'taa'
-Learn that a quaver has half a beat
-Learn that the French rhythm name for a pair of quavers is 'ta-te'

How are note values represented by French rhythm names?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 46
-Charts showing note values and French rhythm names
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 47
-Clock

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Heartbeat rhythm

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

- Feel heartbeat
- Imitate the sound of heartbeat
- Compare heartbeat before and after running

- Place hands on the left side of the chest
-Imitate the sound of the heartbeat
-Clap the sound while reciting the crotchet French rhythm name
-Feel heartbeat before and after running
-Compare the difference in heartbeat

How does the heartbeat relate to rhythm?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 47
-Open space for running

- Observation -Demonstration -Oral questions

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Rhythm in children's song
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Note symbols and rests

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

- Sing a children's song
- Fill in a table with correct French rhythm names
- Clap rhythm while saying French rhythm names

- Sing the song "Rain Rain Go Away"
-Fill in a table with correct French rhythm names
-Identify words with long sounds
-Identify words with short sounds
-Clap the rhythm while saying French rhythm names

How can French rhythm names be applied to children's songs?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 48
-Song charts
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 49
-Charts showing note symbols and rests

- Observation -Performance assessment -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Singing rhythm in songs
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Clapping rhythm of songs

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

- Sing a song following rhythm
- Recite French rhythm names of a song
- Clap rhythm of a song

- Sing the song "Peas Porridge Hot"
-Talk about the song's message
-Recite the French rhythm names of the song
-Sing while clapping the rhythm of the song
-Perform the song in groups

How can rhythm enhance the performance of songs?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 50
-Song charts
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 51

- Observation -Performance assessment -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Free hand lettering (1)
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Free hand lettering (2)
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Writing French rhythm names

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

- Identify letters of the alphabet with different heights
- Identify ascenders and descenders in letters
- Show interest in free hand lettering

- Look at letters of the alphabet
-Discuss differences in letter shapes
-Identify letters with parts that go up (ascenders)
-Identify letters with parts that go down (descenders)
-Identify letters that fit in the middle

What are ascenders and descenders in letter writing?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 52
-Charts showing letters of the alphabet
-Writing materials
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 53
-Charts showing letters with ascenders and descenders
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 54
-Charts showing French rhythm names

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments