Creating and Execution

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

- 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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 4
- 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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 8
-Drawing materials
-Drums and other percussion instruments
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 10
-Materials for making charcoal  sticks
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 11
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 12
-Charts showing tonal values

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing shapes with charcoal sticks
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating tonal shading
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Smudging technique
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating a portfolio
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing different percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing Kenyan percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Identifying percussion instruments by playing method
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Assembling percussion instruments
Netball - Introduction to Netball skills
Netball - Chest pass technique
Netball - Demonstrating chest pass

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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 14
-Percussion instruments
-Cloths for smudging
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 15
-Drawings
-Colored manila paper
-Glue
-Pictures of percussion instruments
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 16
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 3-7
-Locally available materials for making percussion instruments
-Materials for making percussion instruments
-Tools for assembling
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 17
-Pictures of Netball games
-Digital devices
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 18
-Netball balls
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 19
-Open space

- Observation -Project work -Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Practicing chest pass
Netball - Overhead pass technique
Netball - Demonstrating overhead pass
Netball - Practicing overhead pass
Netball - Double-handed catching
Netball - Demonstrating double-handed catching
Netball - Practicing double-handed catching
Netball - Introduction to macramé technique
Netball - Making a ball using macramé technique (1)
Netball - Making a ball using macramé technique (2)
Netball - Completing a ball using macramé
Netball - Practicing Netball skills

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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 21
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 22
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 23
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 24
-Markers
- 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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 27

- Observation -Performance assessment -Peer assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Drawing playing Netball
Netball - Color classification
Netball - Preparing materials for mixing colors
Netball - Mixing primary colors (yellow and blue)
Netball - Mixing primary colors (red and yellow)
Netball - Mixing primary colors (red and blue)
Netball - Creating a color wheel
Netball - Color tones (light tones)
Netball - Mixing orange with white
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Introduction to rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Rhythm in songs
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Rhythm in words

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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 31
-Palettes
-Water containers
-Paint (yellow and blue)
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 32
-Paint (red and yellow)
-Paint (red and blue)
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 33
-Paint (secondary colors and white)
-Paint (orange and white)
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 42
-Digital devices
-Song charts
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 43
-Word cards

- Observation -Project work -Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - French rhythm names
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Practicing French rhythm names
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Identifying rhythm in words
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Clapping syllables of words
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Note values and their French names
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Steady beat (clock)
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Heartbeat rhythm
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Rhythm in children's song
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Note symbols and rests
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Singing rhythm in songs
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Clapping rhythm of songs
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Free hand lettering (1)
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Free hand lettering (2)

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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 45
-Word cards
- 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
-Open space for running
- 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
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 50
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 51
- 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

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Writing French rhythm names
Composing Melody - Introduction to melody
Composing Melody - Sol-fa syllables and ladder
Composing Melody - Performing melodies
Composing Melody - Sol-fa in "Go to sleep"
Composing Melody - Sol-fa in "Hot cross bun"
Composing Melody - Hand signs for sol-fa syllables
Composing Melody - Practicing sol-fa with hand signs
Composing Melody - Hand signs in "Mary had a little lamb"
Composing Melody - Free hand lettering of sol-fa
Composing Melody - Identifying sol-fa in songs
Composing Melody - Steps to identify sol-fa
Composing Melody - Stepwise motion
Composing Melody - Sound duration in melody
Composing Melody - Starting and ending melodies
Composing Melody - Creating short melodies
Composing Melody - Creating melodies with rhythm
Composing Melody - Making clay slabs (1)
Composing Melody - Making clay slabs (2)

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

- Observe examples of written French rhythm names
- Write French rhythm names using free hand lettering
- Value neat presentation of written work

- Observe examples of written French rhythm names
-Practice writing French rhythm names using free hand lettering
-Write various rhythm patterns using French rhythm names
-Share work with friends and give feedback

How are French rhythm names written correctly using free hand lettering?

- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 54
-Writing materials
-Charts showing French rhythm names
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 65
-Song charts
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 66
-Sol-fa ladder chart
-Charts showing melodies
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 67
-Song charts with sol-fa syllables
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 68
-Digital devices
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 69
-Charts showing hand signs
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 70
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 71
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 72
-Song recordings
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 73
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 74
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 75
- Mentor Creative Arts Grade 4 Learner's Book, pg. 76
-Clay
-Polythene paper
-Ruler
-Rolling pin
-Cutting tools

- Observation -Written work -Peer assessment