Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Indigenous Kenyan percussion instruments

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

- Identify different types of indigenous Kenyan percussion instruments
- Discuss the communities that play these instruments
- Show interest in learning about indigenous percussion instruments

- Watch a video of indigenous percussion instruments from Kenya and discuss them
- List the names of instruments observed
- Identify the communities that play the instruments
- Discuss how the instruments are played

How are percussion instruments classified?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 1-2
- Digital resources (videos of percussion instruments)
- Actual percussion instruments

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Classification of instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Methods of playing
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Melodic and non-melodic instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Parts of percussion instruments

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

- Classify indigenous Kenyan percussion instruments by name and community
- Describe the methods of playing different percussion instruments
- Appreciate the diversity of Kenyan musical instruments

- Look at pictures of percussion instruments and identify them
- Discuss the communities where the instruments belong
- Group the instruments based on their names and communities of origin
- Search the internet for names of other percussion instruments

What criteria are used to classify percussion instruments?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 3-5
- Pictures of percussion instruments
- Digital devices for internet search
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 5-7
- Actual percussion instruments
- Charts showing methods of playing
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 7-8
- Audio recordings of percussion instruments
- Digital resources (videos)
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 9-10

- Observation - Oral questions - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Improvising rhythmic patterns
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Materials for making instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making a percussion instrument
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making and tuning instruments

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

- Explain what rhythmic patterns are
- Create simple rhythmic patterns using percussion instruments
- Enjoy creating and playing rhythmic patterns

- Define rhythmic patterns and improvisation
- Read out rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names
- Play rhythmic patterns on drums
- Create and play their own rhythmic patterns

How can we create interesting rhythmic patterns?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 10-11
- Percussion instruments
- Audio recordings of rhythmic patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 11
- Samples of materials (wood, gourds, hides, bottle tops)
- Collection bags
- Materials for instrument making
- Tools (cutting tools, adhesives)
- Safety equipment
- Materials and tools for instrument making
- Reference instruments for sound comparison

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making charcoal sticks
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating charcoal sticks

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

- Identify charcoal sticks as drawing tools
- Describe the materials needed for making charcoal sticks
- Show interest in using local materials for art

- Observe pictures of charcoal sticks
- Discuss the uses of charcoal sticks
- Identify materials needed to make charcoal sticks
- Plan the process of making charcoal sticks

Why are charcoal sticks useful in art?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 11-12
- Samples of charcoal sticks
- Pictures of drawing tools
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 12-13
- Green sticks, knife, metal tin, fire source
- Safety equipment

- Observation - Oral questions - Written planning

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing with charcoal
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating different tones

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

- Draw lines of varied thickness using charcoal sticks
- Demonstrate different pressure techniques with charcoal
- Show creativity in using charcoal for drawing

- Observe different types of lines
- Practice drawing lines of varied thickness using charcoal sticks
- Experiment with applying different pressure levels
- Create simple patterns with charcoal

How does pressure affect lines drawn with charcoal?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 13-14
- Charcoal sticks
- Drawing paper
- Examples of line drawings
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 14-15
- Samples of tonal drawings

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Portfolio review

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Smudging technique
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Still-life setup

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

- Explain what smudging is in drawing
- Demonstrate the smudging technique using charcoal
- Show interest in creating different effects through smudging

- Learn about the smudging technique
- Observe samples of artworks created using smudging
- Practice smudging techniques on simple shapes
- Create light and shadow effects through smudging

How does smudging enhance a drawing?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 15-16
- Charcoal sticks
- Drawing paper
- Cotton wool/tissue/fingers for smudging
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 16-17
- Percussion instruments for still-life setup
- Drawing materials
- Light source

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Portfolio review

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing percussion instrument
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Completing drawings

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

- Draw a percussion instrument from observation
- Apply smudging technique to create tonal variations
- Show pride in their artwork

- Observe a percussion instrument from different angles
- Draw the outline of the instrument
- Apply charcoal to create light and dark areas
- Use smudging technique to blend shading

How can we make our drawings look more realistic?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 17-18
- Percussion instruments
- Charcoal sticks
- Drawing paper
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 18
- Charcoal sticks and erasers

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Self-assessment

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating a portfolio
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Display and critique

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

- Create a portfolio for their artwork
- Decorate the portfolio appropriately
- Value organizing and preserving artwork

- Discuss the importance of portfolios
- Collect materials for creating a portfolio
- Make a simple portfolio folder
- Decorate the portfolio by pasting colored paper/fabric

Why is it important to keep artwork in a portfolio?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 18-19
- Materials for portfolio (cardboard, colored paper, glue)
- Decorative materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 19
- Display area
- Completed artworks and instruments

- Observation - Product assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Assessment and reflection
Netball - Introduction to skills

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

- Assess their learning throughout the sub-strand
- Identify areas of strength and improvement
- Show appreciation for indigenous Kenyan musical instruments

- Review learning experiences from the sub-strand
- Complete assessment activities
- Reflect on skills developed
- Share experiences of making and drawing percussion instruments

How have our skills improved throughout this unit?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 20-21
- Completed artworks and instruments
- Assessment tools
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 22-23
- Pictures of Netball skills
- Netball balls
- Open play area

- Written assessment - Self-reflection - Teacher evaluation

Creating and Execution

Netball - Chest pass technique
Netball - Practicing chest pass

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

- Explain the technique for chest pass
- Demonstrate the stance, grip, release and follow through
- Value proper technique in sports

- Observe a demonstration of chest pass technique
- Discuss the steps for proper chest pass execution
- Practice the stance and grip for chest pass
- Perform simple chest pass exercises

What are the key elements of a good chest pass?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 23
- Netball balls
- Open play area
- Demonstration charts
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 24
- Whistle

- Observation - Oral questions - Technique assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Overhead pass technique
Netball - Practicing overhead pass

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

- Explain the technique for overhead pass
- Demonstrate the stance, grip, release and follow through
- Show interest in learning new skills

- Observe a demonstration of overhead pass technique
- Discuss the steps for proper overhead pass execution
- Practice the stance and grip for overhead pass
- Perform simple overhead pass exercises

What are the differences between chest pass and overhead pass?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 24-25
- Netball balls
- Open play area
- Demonstration charts
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 25
- Whistle

- Observation - Oral questions - Technique assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Underarm pass technique
Netball - Practicing underarm pass

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

- Explain the technique for underarm pass
- Demonstrate the stance, grip, release and follow through
- Show interest in learning new skills

- Observe a demonstration of underarm pass technique
- Discuss the steps for proper underarm pass execution
- Practice the stance and grip for underarm pass
- Perform simple underarm pass exercises

When is the underarm pass most useful in Netball?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 26
- Netball balls
- Open play area
- Demonstration charts
- Whistle

- Observation - Oral questions - Technique assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Double-handed catching
Netball - Practicing double-handed catching

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

- Explain the technique for double-handed catching
- Demonstrate the stance and hand position
- Show interest in developing proper catching skills

- Observe pictures/demonstrations of double-handed catching
- Discuss the steps for proper catching technique
- Practice the stance and hand position for catching
- Perform simple catching exercises

Why is proper catching technique important in Netball?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 26-27
- Netball balls
- Open play area
- Demonstration charts
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 27
- Whistle

- Observation - Oral questions - Technique assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Standing shooting technique
Netball - Practicing standing shooting

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

- Explain the technique for standing shooting
- Demonstrate the stance, grip, release and follow through
- Show interest in developing shooting skills

- Observe a demonstration of standing shooting technique
- Discuss the steps for proper shooting execution
- Practice the stance and grip for shooting
- Perform simple shooting exercises

What are the key elements of a good shooting technique?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 27
- Netball balls
- Netball posts
- Demonstration charts
- Whistle

- Observation - Oral questions - Technique assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Combining skills
Netball - Mini-game practice

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

- Combine passing, catching and shooting skills
- Demonstrate fluid transitions between skills
- Value coordination in sports activities

- Practice sequences combining passing, catching and shooting
- Perform drills that integrate multiple skills
- Work in small groups to create skill sequences
- Provide feedback to group members

How do different Netball skills work together in a game?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 28
- Netball balls
- Netball posts
- Open play area
- Whistle

- Observation - Performance assessment - Group work evaluation

Creating and Execution

Netball - Improvising materials
Netball - Making a ball using macramé technique

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

- Identify materials that can be used to make a ball
- Discuss different ways to make a ball
- Appreciate the use of locally available materials

- Observe different types of balls
- Discuss materials that can be used to make balls
- Search online for videos on making balls
- Plan the process of making a ball using the macramé technique

How can we use locally available materials to make balls?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 27-28
- Pictures of different types of balls
- Digital devices for research
- Sample materials for ball-making
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 28-29
- String, old carrier bags, old cloths, scissors
- Instructions for macramé technique

- Observation - Oral questions - Planning assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Practicing with improvised balls
Netball - Color classification

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

- Demonstrate proper passing and catching using improvised balls
- Practice Netball skills in pairs
- Value sustainable practices in sports

- Practice passing and catching using improvised balls
- Perform chest pass and overhead pass with partners
- Practice double-handed catching with improvised balls
- Discuss the effectiveness of improvised equipment

How effective are improvised balls compared to standard ones?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 29-30
- Improvised balls
- Open play area
- Whistle
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 30-31
- Color charts
- Primary and secondary color samples
- Pictures with various colors

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral feedback

Creating and Execution

Netball - Mixing primary colors
Netball - Creating light tones

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

- Mix primary colors to obtain secondary colors
- Demonstrate color mixing techniques
- Show interest in color theory

- Mix primary colors to create secondary colors
- Follow proper mixing procedures
- Record the results of color mixing
- Create color charts showing primary and secondary colors

How do primary colors combine to form secondary colors?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 31-32
- Primary colors (red, yellow, blue)
- Containers for mixing
- Brushes and papers
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 32-33
- Secondary colors and white paint
- Brushes and palettes
- Drawing paper for value strips

- Observation - Product assessment - Color mixing exercise

Creating and Execution

Netball - Creating dark tones
Netball - Painting a ball

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

- Mix secondary colors with black to create darker tones
- Create a color value strip showing gradual darkening
- Show interest in exploring color values

- Mix secondary colors with black in varying amounts
- Create color value strips showing darkening progression
- Compare dark tones of different secondary colors
- Display and discuss color strips

How does adding black change a color's appearance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 33-34
- Secondary colors and black paint
- Brushes and palettes
- Drawing paper for value strips
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 34-35
- Real ball for observation
- Drawing paper
- Secondary colors

- Observation - Product assessment - Self-assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Creating improvised storage
Netball - Displaying artwork

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

- Design improvised storage solutions for balls
- Use recyclable materials to create storage
- Value environmental conservation

- Brainstorm ideas for ball storage solutions
- Collect recyclable materials for making storage
- Create improvised storage containers
- Test the effectiveness of the storage solutions

How can we store sports equipment effectively using recyclable materials?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 35
- Recyclable materials (boxes, bags, containers)
- Tools (scissors, string, adhesives)
- Completed paintings and balls
- Display area
- Display labels

- Observation - Product assessment - Creativity evaluation

Creating and Execution

Netball - Self-assessment
Netball - Final assessment

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

- Assess their learning throughout the Netball sub-strand
- Identify areas of strength and improvement
- Show appreciation for art and sports integration

- Review learning experiences from the sub-strand
- Complete self-assessment activities
- Reflect on skills developed
- Share experiences of creating Netball-related artwork

How have our skills in sports and art improved throughout this unit?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 35
- Self-assessment tools
- Completed artwork and improvised materials
- Netball equipment
- Artwork created during the sub-strand
- Assessment tools

- Self-reflection - Written assessment - Teacher evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Introduction to rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - French rhythm names

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

- Explain what rhythmic patterns are
- Identify crotchet and a pair of quavers in rhythmic patterns
- Show interest in learning about rhythm

- Listen to and sing familiar songs with clear rhythms
- Clap the rhythmic patterns in the songs
- Identify long and short sounds in songs
- Discuss the concept of rhythm in music

How are rhythmic patterns used in music?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 51
- Audio recordings of songs with clear rhythms
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 51-52
- Posters showing notes and French rhythm names
- Audio examples of rhythmic patterns

- Observation - Oral questions - Clapping assessment

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Clapping rhythms
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Identifying notes in songs

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

- Clap/tap rhythms involving taa and ta-te
- Maintain a steady beat while clapping
- Show interest in rhythmic activities

- Clap/tap rhythms of words involving taa and ta-te
- Clap/tap to the pulse of the clock and heartbeat
- Associate the pulse with the crotchet French rhythm name
- Practice clapping various rhythmic patterns

How can we use our bodies to express rhythm?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 52-53
- Rhythm cards
- Audio recordings with clear beats
- Metronome
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 53-54
- Audio recordings of familiar songs
- Charts showing note values
- Rhythmic notation examples

- Observation - Performance assessment - Rhythm accuracy evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Free-hand lettering
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Writing French rhythm names

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

- Explain what free-hand lettering is
- Identify ascenders and descenders in lowercase letters
- Show interest in lettering as an art form

- Observe examples of free-hand lettering
- Identify ascenders and descenders in alphabet letters
- Practice writing letters of the alphabet in lowercase using free hand
- Compare different lettering styles

Why is free-hand lettering an important skill?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 54-55
- Alphabet charts
- Writing materials
- Examples of free-hand lettering
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 55-56
- Guide sheets for lettering
- Examples of rhythm names in free-hand

- Observation - Writing assessment - Letter formation evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Qualities of good rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Creating rhythmic patterns

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

- Identify the qualities of a good rhythmic pattern
- Analyze rhythmic patterns in familiar tunes
- Value well-structured rhythmic patterns

- Listen to rhythmic patterns in familiar tunes
- Discuss techniques used in composing good rhythmic patterns
- Identify repetition, variation, and ending patterns
- Analyze examples of effective rhythmic patterns

What makes a rhythmic pattern sound good?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 56-57
- Audio recordings of rhythmic patterns
- Analysis charts
- Examples of quality rhythmic patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 57-58
- Rhythm cards
- Writing materials
- Percussion instruments for testing

- Observation - Oral assessment - Analysis exercise

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Collecting materials for printing
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Creating print blocks

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

- Identify materials suitable for block printing
- Collect materials to improvise blocks
- Value recycling and reusing materials

- Discuss the concept of block printing
- Identify materials that can be used to create printing blocks
- Collect materials from varied textured sources
- Sort and prepare materials for block making

What materials can we use to create print blocks?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 58
- Sample print blocks
- Collection containers
- Materials with varied textures
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 58-59
- Collected materials (banana stalk, wood, rubber)
- Cutting tools
- Adhesives and backing materials

- Observation - Materials collection assessment - Planning evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Printing repeat patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Critiquing rhythmic patterns

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

- Create alternate repeat patterns using blocks
- Apply printing techniques effectively
- Value neatness and precision in printing

- Learn about repeat patterns in printing
- Print all-over repeat patterns using blocks
- Apply water colors for printing
- Create rhythmic visual patterns through printing

How do printed patterns relate to rhythm in music?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 59
- Print blocks
- Water colors
- Paper for printing
- Printing trays
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 59-60
- Created rhythmic patterns
- Printed patterns
- Display area

- Observation - Product assessment - Pattern evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Connecting rhythm and pattern
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Final portfolio

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

- Explain the relationship between musical rhythm and visual patterns
- Create visual patterns inspired by rhythms
- Appreciate interdisciplinary connections

- Discuss how rhythmic patterns in music relate to visual patterns
- Create visual patterns inspired by specific rhythms
- Perform rhythms while displaying corresponding patterns
- Reflect on the connection between music and visual arts

How are patterns in music similar to patterns in visual art?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 60
- Created rhythmic patterns and prints
- Percussion instruments
- Display materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 60-61
- Portfolio materials
- Labels and decorative elements

- Observation - Connection assessment - Reflection exercise

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Assessment and reflection
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Project planning
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Project completion

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

- Assess their learning throughout the sub-strand
- Identify areas of strength and improvement
- Show appreciation for rhythm in music and art

- Review learning experiences from the sub-strand
- Complete assessment activities
- Reflect on skills developed
- Share experiences of creating rhythms and patterns

How have our rhythm and pattern-making skills improved?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 61
- Self-assessment tools
- Completed works
- Reflection prompts
- Planning templates
- Materials for project
- Reference examples
- Project materials
- Presentation space
- Assessment tools

- Written assessment - Self-reflection - Teacher evaluation