Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports

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

- Define Creative Arts and Sports
- Identify various forms of Creative Arts and Sports in society
- Show interest in learning about Creative Arts and Sports

- Discuss the meaning of Creative Arts and Sports
- Study pictures representing various Creative Arts and Sports activities
- Name different forms of Creative Arts and Sports
- Use digital devices to search for information on various forms of Creative Arts and Sports

What are Creative Arts and Sports?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 1
- Digital resources
- Pictures of Creative Arts and Sports activities

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Social roles
Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Economic roles
Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating a storyboard

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

- Describe the social roles of Creative Arts and Sports in society
- Classify functions of Creative Arts and Sports into social categories
- Appreciate the social importance of Creative Arts and Sports

- Research and brainstorm on social roles of Creative Arts and Sports
- Discuss cultural preservation and transmission through Creative Arts and Sports
- Discuss social integration, entertainment and peace building roles
- Make notes from discussions

How do Creative Arts and Sports promote social cohesion in society?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 2
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 3
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 4
- Sample storyboards
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Collecting and cutting pictures
Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Painting background (splattering)
Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Painting background (wash)

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

- Select appropriate pictures representing Creative Arts and Sports activities
- Cut out selected pictures creatively
- Demonstrate responsibility in handling materials

- Take a walk around the school to find pictures of Creative Arts and Sports
- Choose pictures that illustrate the roles discussed
- Carefully cut out selected pictures using scissors
- Sort pictures into social and economic role categories

How do you select appropriate pictures for a storyboard?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 5
- Scissors
- Magazines and newspapers
- Pictures of Creative Arts and Sports
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 6
- Water-based paints
- Used toothbrush
- Mounting surface
- Palette
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 7
- Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- Water containers
- Mounting surface

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Assembling the storyboard
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a verse
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a verse (character)

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

- Explain how to arrange pictures on a prepared surface
- Paste pictures appropriately on the mounting surface to create a storyboard
- Appreciate own and others' storyboards

- Experiment with different layouts on the painted background
- Arrange pictures considering sizes and shapes
- Carefully stick pictures to board using glue
- Display storyboard and give peer feedback
- Add title to make storyboard more impactful

How can a storyboard effectively communicate the roles of Creative Arts and Sports?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 10
- Prepared painted surface
- Cut pictures
- Glue
- Markers
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 18
- Recorded verse performances
- Sample verse scripts
- Digital devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 19
- Verse script "Nightfall in Soweto"
- Reference books

- Observation - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a verse (theme)
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a verse (setting)
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Endurance

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

- Explain the element of theme in a verse
- Identify themes in sample verses
- Value the messages communicated through verse

- Organise group discussions on themes in "Nightfall in Soweto"
- Discuss fear and helplessness, loss of humanity, violence and insecurity
- Identify characters that bring out each theme
- Present findings to peers
- Write essay describing themes

What themes are commonly explored in verses?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 20
- Verse scripts
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 21
- Digital resources
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 22
- Digital devices
- Pictures of fitness activities
- Open field

- Oral questions - Written essays - Group presentations

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Agility
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Endurance and agility with music
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Pitch (bass staff and ledger lines)

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

- Define agility as a component of physical fitness
- Perform activities that enhance agility
- Enjoy participating in agility exercises

- Discuss agility as the ability to change direction quickly
- Perform ladder workouts using agility ladder
- Perform cone workouts in various patterns: zigzag, T-workout, shuttle
- Perform box workouts around cones in specific patterns

How does agility benefit performance in sports?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 24
- Agility ladder
- Cones
- Open field
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 26
- Digital devices with music
- Skipping ropes
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 31
- Music books
- Charts showing bass staff

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Drawing and Painting - Dominance in a pictorial composition
Drawing and Painting - Complementary colours
Drawing and Painting - Painting a colour wheel
Drawing and Painting - Colour gradation strip

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

- Define dominance as a principle of art
- Identify the dominant feature in a picture
- Show interest in learning about dominance in art

- Study samples of paintings to identify colours used
- Identify the most dominant feature in each painting
- Discuss how dominance is created in pictures
- Observe pictures to review shape and colour

How is dominance created in a picture?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 44
- Sample paintings
- Digital resources
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 46
- Paper
- Paints
- Paintbrushes
- Palette
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 47
- Water containers
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 49

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Drawing and Painting - Drawing a still life composition
Drawing and Painting - Painting background (wash technique)
Drawing and Painting - Painting objects with complementary colours

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

- Define a still life composition
- Draw a setup of forms/shapes to create dominance
- Show enthusiasm in drawing still life arrangements

- Identify a still life arrangement to draw
- Begin with light pencil sketch on watercolour paper
- Focus on general shapes and relative sizes of objects
- Pay attention to verticality and proportion of dominant element

What is a still life composition?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 51
- Watercolour paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Still life objects
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 52
- Watercolour paints
- Paintbrushes
- Water containers
- Drawn still life composition
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 53
- Palette
- Partially painted composition

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Drawing and Painting - Completing still life painting
Drawing and Painting - Displaying and critiquing paintings

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

- Describe how to complete a still life painting
- Complete painting by adding final details and contrast
- Value own and others' artwork

- Paint remaining objects with appropriate colours
- Apply lighter and darker shades to emphasise shapes
- Add highlights where light hits objects
- Add deeper colours to shadow areas for dimension

How do you add final details to complete a still life painting?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 54
- Watercolour paints
- Paintbrushes
- Partially completed painting
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 55
- Completed paintings
- Display boards

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Drawing and Painting - Creating original composition
Rhythm - 3/4 time in music
Rhythm - Rhythmic patterns in 3/4 time

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

- Describe factors that create dominance in painting
- Paint an original composition showing dominance and contrast
- Show creativity in painting compositions

- Paint a composition of choice using wash technique while creating dominance
- Use complementary colours to show colour contrast
- Use bright coloured background
- Display work for feedback

How can you create an original painting showing dominance?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 56
- Watercolour paints
- Paintbrushes
- Watercolour paper
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 58
- Percussion instruments
- Digital devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 59
- Song "Lavender's Blue"
- Music books

- Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Note values and rests
Rhythm - Grouping notes in 3/4 time
Rhythm - Rhythm dictation

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

- Identify note values and their corresponding rests
- Group notes in 3/4 time
- Appreciate the role of rests in rhythm

- Study rhythmic patterns with different note values
- Clap rhythms while saying 'rest' where rests appear
- Let one person clap rhythm while other taps main beat
- Express beat pattern SWW using full and half claps

What is the importance of rests in rhythmic patterns?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 60
- Music books
- Flashcards with note values
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 61
- Percussion instruments
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 62
- Drums
- Percussion instruments
- Music books

- Practical assessment - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing four-bar rhythmic patterns
Rhythm - Composing rhythms with rests
Rhythm - Performing rhythmic patterns

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

- Explain factors to consider when composing rhythms
- Compose four-bar rhythmic patterns in 3/4 time
- Enjoy creating rhythmic patterns

- Prepare flashcards with note values
- Pick flashcards randomly and create rhythm in 3/4 time
- Compose rhythms including crotchet, quaver and minim beats
- Group notes and add bar lines and time signature

How does one acquire the skill of composing rhythm in music?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 63
- Flashcards
- Manila paper
- Music books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Music books
- Flashcards
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 65
- Percussion instruments
- Digital devices for recording

- Written exercises - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Improvising rhythmic accompaniment
Rhythm - Creating rhythms for enjoyment

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

- Describe rhythmic accompaniment
- Improvise rhythmic patterns to accompany body movements
- Enjoy creating rhythmic accompaniments

- Clap rhythm while other group claps accompanying pattern
- Use percussion instrument to play accompanying rhythm
- Make different body movements while playing rhythm
- Improvise rhythmic accompaniment for created rhythms

What is the role of rhythm in day-to-day life?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 65
- Percussion instruments
- Open space for movement
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Digital devices for recording

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Middle Distance Races and Montage - Introduction to middle distance races
Middle Distance Races and Montage - 800 metres starting skills
Middle Distance Races and Montage - 800 metres running skills

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

- Define middle distance races in athletics
- Identify types of middle distance races
- Show interest in learning about middle distance races

- Study pictures of middle distance races
- Watch real or recorded video of middle distance races
- Observe starting points and techniques used
- Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information
- Describe middle distance races in athletics

What are middle distance races in athletics?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 68
- Digital devices
- Pictures of athletics
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 70
- Running track
- Sports kit
- Whistle
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 71
- Stopwatch

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Middle Distance Races and Montage - 1500 metres starting skills
Middle Distance Races and Montage - 1500 metres running skills
Middle Distance Races and Montage - Finishing techniques

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

- Describe starting technique for 1500 metres race
- Demonstrate starting skills for 1500 metres race
- Show enthusiasm in practising starting skills

- Observe teacher demonstrate 1500 metres starting skills
- Position with one foot slightly ahead behind starting line
- Lean slightly forward to anticipate start signal
- Accelerate quickly but in controlled smooth manner in first 100 metres

How does the 1500 metres start differ from 800 metres start?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 72
- Running track
- Sports kit
- Whistle
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 73
- Stopwatch
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 74

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Middle Distance Races and Montage - Mini games
Middle Distance Races and Montage - Characteristics of montage
Middle Distance Races and Montage - Collecting pictures for montage

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

- Explain rules for middle distance relay races
- Participate in middle distance relay race mini games
- Acknowledge own and others' efforts in races

- Mark out running track using locally available resources
- Participate in middle distance relay race in pairs
- Each team member runs specified distance in 800m or 1500m race
- Observe classmates perform and give feedback

How can middle distance races be played as mini games?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 76
- Running track
- Sports kit
- Relay batons
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 77
- Sample montages
- Digital devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 79
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Scissors
- Printouts of athletes

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Middle Distance Races and Montage - Creating montage composition

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

- Describe the process of creating a montage
- Create a montage composition inspired by athletes running
- Enjoy creating montage compositions

- Lay out images on surface to plan composition
- Focus on subject, posture and centre of interest
- Experiment with overlapping and layering images
- Glue images onto surface with main subjects prominently featured

How do you create a montage inspired by athletes running?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 80
- Cut images of runners
- Large sheet of paper
- Glue
- Scissors

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Middle Distance Races and Montage - Finishing and displaying montage
Middle Distance Races and Montage - Digital montage
Melody - Methods of creating a melody

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

- Explain factors to consider when completing a montage
- Complete and display montage composition
- Value own and others' montage compositions

- Add additional decorative items to montage
- Ensure centre of interest is clear
- Display finished montage in class
- Give feedback on each other's work

What factors should be considered when completing a montage?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 81
- Partially completed montages
- Decorative items
- Display boards
- Computers
- Graphic design software
- Digital images
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 84
- Music books
- Melodic instruments

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Exact repetition
Melody - Varied repetition
Melody - Composing answer phrases

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

- Explain exact repetition in melody
- Identify sections with exact repetition in melodies
- Appreciate the use of repetition in melody

- Sing melodies and identify bars with same rhythm and pitch
- Clap rhythm of melodies as you say French rhythm names
- Identify sections with exact repetition in rhythm and pitch
- Sing melodies as you perform hand signs

What is exact repetition in melody?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 86
- Music books
- Charts with melodies
- Melodic instruments
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 89
- Staff notation paper

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Intervals (perfect fourth)
Melody - Composing four-bar melody
Melody - Phrase marks

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

- Define interval in music
- Identify intervals of a 4th in melodies
- Show interest in understanding intervals

- Study the scale of G major and identify tones and semitones
- Identify where interval of 4th occurs in G major scale
- Sing melodies and identify notes with interval of a 4th
- Compare phrases in terms of rhythm and pitch

What is an interval of a perfect fourth?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Music books
- Piano keyboard chart
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 92
- Staff notation paper
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 93

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Performing melodies
Melody - Digital notation

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

- Describe techniques for performing melodies
- Perform simple melodies in G major
- Enjoy performing melodies

- Identify key, time signature and number of bars in melodies
- Write sol-fa syllables for notes in melodies
- Clap rhythm and sing melodies in phrases
- Join phrases and sing with correct phrasing

How do you perform a melody with proper phrasing?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 94
- Music books
- Descant recorder
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 95
- Digital devices
- Music notation software

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Role in Creative Arts and Sports
Netball - Introduction to passes
Netball - Chest pass

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

- Explain the role of melody in Creative Arts and Sports
- Research uses of melody in theatre, verse and sports
- Value the use of melody in Creative Arts and Sports

- Research how melodies are used in theatre and stage performances
- Discuss how melodies can be used in verse performance
- Explain how melodies motivate athletes on the field
- Discuss role of melodies in synchronised sports

How are melodies used in Creative Arts and Sports?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 96
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 98
- Netball
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 100
- Netball
- Netball court

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Overhead pass
Netball - Landing
Netball - Pivoting

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

- Explain the execution of overhead pass in Netball
- Perform overhead pass in Netball
- Value teamwork in passing drills

- Observe teacher demonstrate overhead pass
- Hold ball with both hands above head in 'W' formation
- Step forward and push through with ball transferring body weight
- Release ball towards teammate's chest with arms fully outstretched

When is the overhead pass used in Netball?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 101
- Netball
- Netball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 109
court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 110
court
- Cones

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Marking
Netball - Dodging
Netball - Workouts and drills

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

- Describe marking technique in Netball
- Execute marking skill in Netball
- Value defensive skills in Netball

- Observe teacher demonstrate marking
- Keep within arm's length of opponent
- Position between opponent and the ball
- Focus on opponent's chest or waist to track movements

What is the importance of marking in Netball?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 103
- Netball
- Netball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 107
court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 111
- Cones
court

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Mini games
Netball - Zone passing game

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

- Explain rules for Netball mini games
- Apply Netball skills in mini game situations
- Value teamwork in Netball games

- Carry out warm-up activities before playing
- Group into teams of three and play on half court
- Focus on passes, landing, pivoting, dodging and marking
- Play zone passing game with teams of six

How are Netball skills applied in game situations?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 113
- Netball
- Netball court
- Cones
court

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Teamwork challenge

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

- Explain the importance of teamwork in Netball
- Participate in teamwork Netball challenge
- Appreciate teamwork in application of Netball skills

- Form small teams of 4-6 learners wearing different coloured kits
- Set up skill stations focusing on passes, footwork, dodging and marking
- Organise mini matches where teams compete
- Discuss how teamwork helped during the game

Why is teamwork important in Netball?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 114
- Netball
- Netball court
- Sports kits

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Skills reflection
Fabric Decoration - Introduction
Fabric Decoration - Marbling and stencil printing

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

- Evaluate own performance in Netball skills
- Reflect on application of skills in Netball game
- Value continuous improvement in sports

- Share experiences and feelings about working as a team
- Reflect on application of chest pass, overhead pass, landing, pivoting
- Reflect on dodging and marking skills
- Complete self-assessment table on Netball skills

How can you improve your Netball skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 115
- Reflection journals
- Self-assessment forms
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 116
- Digital devices
- Sample decorated fabrics
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 117

- Self-assessment - Oral questions - Written reflection

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Preparing fabric
Fabric Decoration - Preparing dyes
Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique

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

- Explain how to prepare fabric for decoration
- Prepare recyclable cotton fabric for dyeing
- Show responsibility in handling materials

- Gather recyclable cotton fabric
- Wash fabric with mild detergent to remove dirt
- Rinse fabric thoroughly with clean water
- Hang fabric to dry and iron to remove creases

Why must fabric be prepared before decoration?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 118
- Recyclable cotton fabric
- Mild detergent
- Iron
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 119
- Natural dye materials
- Water
- Fixatives
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 121
- Prepared fabric
- Rubber bands
- Dyes
- Gloves

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Pleating technique
Fabric Decoration - Designing motif
Fabric Decoration - Stencil printing
Fabric Decoration - Making tote bag

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

- Describe the pleating technique in tie and dye
- Decorate fabric using pleating technique
- Appreciate unique patterns created by pleating

- Fold fabric into small tight pleats
- Tie pleats securely with strings or rubber bands
- Sprinkle prepared dyes onto pleated fabric
- Untie and rinse with cold water, then dry

How does pleating technique differ from marbling?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 123
- Prepared fabric
- Strings
- Dyes
- Apron
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 126
- Stiff paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft knife
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 127
- Prepared stencil
- Fabric
- Fabric ink
- Sponge
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 128
- Decorated fabric
- Needle
- Thread
- Scissors

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Display and critique
Descant Recorder - Fingering technique

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

- Explain criteria for appreciating decorated fabrics
- Display and give peer feedback on decorated fabrics
- Acknowledge tie and dye and stencil printing as fabric decorating techniques

- Set up display tables or hanging lines in classroom
- Attach labels with creator's name and technique used
- Do gallery walk and take notes on observations
- Share feedback on choice of motif, arrangement, colour and neatness

What factors do you consider when appreciating decorated fabrics?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 130
- Completed tote bags
- Display boards
- Labels
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 133
- Descant recorders
- Fingering charts

- Peer assessment - Observation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Correct fingering demonstration
Descant Recorder - Embouchure and blowing
Descant Recorder - Tonguing and pinching

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

- Explain the correct fingering for each note
- Demonstrate correct fingering for notes G, A, B, C', D', E', F#, G'
- Appreciate accurate fingering in playing recorder

- Study pictures showing fingering chart and demonstration for each note
- Take turns to demonstrate correct fingering for each note
- Practise playing upper E', F# and G' while covering thumb hole halfway
- Blow gently to sound the notes

Why is correct fingering important when playing the descant recorder?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 134
- Descant recorders
- Fingering charts
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 137
- Digital devices
- Music books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Slurring technique
Descant Recorder - Performance directions (dynamics)
Descant Recorder - Performance directions (repeat)

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

- Explain slurring technique in playing descant recorder
- Demonstrate slurring technique on descant recorder
- Appreciate smooth connection of notes in music

- Discuss slurring - connecting two or more sounds in one breath
- Observe way notes are joined together or separated when playing
- Practise connecting notes without articulating individual notes
- Play simple melodies applying slurring technique

How does slurring enhance musical performance?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 137
- Descant recorders
- Music books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 140
- Music scores
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 141

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Playing melodies in G major
Descant Recorder - Performing solo pieces

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

- Identify key signature of G major
- Play simple melodies in G major on descant recorder
- Enjoy playing melodies on descant recorder

- Study scale of G major ascending and descending
- Play scale of G major on descant recorder
- Study melodies identifying key, time signature and performance directions
- Clap rhythm as you chant French rhythm names
- Play melodies by sight-reading

How do you identify and play melodies in G major?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 142
- Descant recorders
- Music scores in G major
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 143
- Music scores

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Recording and technique poster
Verse - Language use in verse
Verse - Imagery (simile, metaphor, personification)

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

- Explain techniques of playing descant recorder
- Create a poster explaining techniques of playing descant recorder
- Appreciate the value of recording performances

- Make audio or video recordings of performance
- Save recordings in digital portfolio
- Design poster using manila paper explaining techniques
- Use pictures and illustrations in poster
- Display posters in class and comment on them

How can you document and share your musical learning?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 144
- Digital devices
- Manila paper
- Markers
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 146
- Verse scripts
- Digital devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 149
- Reference books

- Portfolio assessment - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Sound devices (alliteration, rhyme, repetition)
Verse - Diction, line and stanza
Verse - Composing verse (exploring issues)

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

- Describe sound devices used in verse
- Identify alliteration, rhyme and repetition in verses
- Value the musical quality created by sound devices

- Research and discuss meaning of alliteration, rhyme and repetition
- Give appropriate examples of each sound device
- Identify sound devices in verse "Nightfall in Soweto"
- Identify sound devices in verse "Hushed Explosions"

How do sound devices contribute to the rhythm of a verse?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 150
- Verse scripts
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 153
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 155
- Sample verses
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Composing verse (developing idea)
Verse - Composing verse (drafting and editing)
Verse - Performance techniques

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

- Describe the process of developing a verse idea
- Develop an idea into a verse structure
- Value creativity in verse composition

- Brainstorm on chosen topic - write words, phrases and images
- Write first draft through free writing
- Observe immediate environment related to topic
- Put down thoughts on topic without worrying about structure

How do you develop an idea into a verse?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 157
- Writing materials
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 158
- Draft verse scripts
- Writing materials
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 160
- Verse scripts
- Digital devices
- Props

- Written exercises - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Rehearsing verse
Verse - Performing before audience

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

- Explain the importance of rehearsal in verse performance
- Rehearse verse to internalise the script
- Show confidence in verse rehearsal

- Read verse aloud to group members
- Discuss how to bring out meaning and emotions
- Mark words and phrases that bring out meaning
- Go through verse stanza by stanza expressing emotions
- Practise repeatedly using mirror or camera for feedback

Why is rehearsal important in verse performance?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 160
- Verse scripts
- Mirror
- Recording devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 161
- Props

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Introduction to serves
Volleyball - Overarm serve (stance and grip)
Volleyball - Overarm serve (execution)

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

- Define Volleyball as a sport
- Identify different types of serves in Volleyball
- Show interest in learning Volleyball skills

- Study pictures and discuss what is happening
- Identify underarm serve and overarm serve from pictures
- Describe stance of player in each picture
- Observe virtual or actual Volleyball game
- Identify overarm skills of serving the ball

What types of serves are used in Volleyball?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 165
- Digital devices
- Volleyball
- Volleyball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 166
court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 167
court
- Net

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Jump service
Volleyball - Overarm serve workouts
Volleyball - Volleying skill (introduction)
Volleyball - Volleying (stance and positioning)

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

- Describe the jump service technique
- Perform jump service in Volleyball
- Show enthusiasm in learning advanced serves

- Toss ball higher and further out than regular serve
- Use two-step approach with hop and jump from both feet
- Jump so hand contacts ball at peak of jump
- Contact ball just before it begins to descend
- Allow contacting arm to continue moving for follow-through

How does jump service differ from regular overarm serve?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 168
- Volleyball
- Volleyball court
- Net
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 169
- Volleyballs
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 170
- Digital devices
- Volleyball
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 171
- Volleyball court

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Volleying (execution)
Volleyball - Volleying workouts

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

- Explain execution of volleying skill
- Perform volleying skill in Volleyball
- Value controlled ball handling in volleying

- Position arms above head with elbows out and bent at 90°
- Cup hands under ball with fingers well spread, thumbs pointing to each other
- Hit ball upwards by extending arms and wrists
- Use legs and core to generate power
- Finish with arms fully extended and fingers pointing to target

How do you execute the volleying skill correctly?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 171
- Volleyballs
- Volleyball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 172

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Volleying in game situation
Volleyball - Mini game

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

- Explain application of volleying in game situation
- Apply volleying skills in small-sided game
- Value teamwork in Volleyball

- Form teams of two players on opposing front courts
- Agree rule that ball shall only be volleyed in front court
- Hit ball using volleying skills to spaces of front court
- Respond to volleys made by opposing team
- Communicate with peers while playing

How is volleying applied in actual game situations?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 173
- Volleyballs
- Volleyball court
- Net
- Improvised net
- Cones

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Skills reflection
Kenyan Folk Dance - Classification of folk dances

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

- Evaluate own performance in Volleyball skills
- Appraise others' efforts in applying serving and volleying skills
- Value continuous improvement in sports

- Participate in inter-school friendly Volleyball match
- Give positive comments on each other's efforts
- Discuss how volley pass makes Volleyball game interesting
- Reflect on application of serving and volleying skills
- Complete self-assessment on Volleyball skills

How can you improve your Volleyball skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 173
- Volleyballs
- Volleyball court
- Self-assessment forms
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 175
- Digital devices
- Pictures of folk dances

- Self-assessment - Peer evaluation - Oral questions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Classification by community and occasion
Kenyan Folk Dance - Classification by gender, age and purpose
Kenyan Folk Dance - Background information

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

- Explain how folk dances are classified by community and occasion
- Group folk dances according to community and occasion
- Appreciate diversity of Kenyan folk dances

- Watch recorded folk dance performances from different Kenyan communities
- Discuss how folk dances can be grouped by community
- Discuss occasions when folk dances are performed: birth, initiation, marriage, seasons
- Fill table with correct classification of different Kenyan folk dances

What occasions are folk dances performed in Kenyan communities?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 176
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 177
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 178
- Resource persons

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Songs and instruments
Kenyan Folk Dance - Costumes and make-up
Kenyan Folk Dance - Learning movements and songs

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

- Identify songs and instruments used in folk dance
- Explore songs sung and instruments played in folk dance performance
- Value the role of music in folk dance

- Study selected folk dance and explore dance movements, formations and patterns
- Listen to and explore songs sung in folk dance with help of resource person
- Identify types of instruments used in performance
- Discuss role songs and instruments play in folk dance performance

What role do songs and instruments play in folk dance performance?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 178
- Musical instruments
- Resource persons
- Digital devices
- Sample costumes
- Make-up materials
- Pictures of folk dancers
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 179
- Open space

- Practical assessment - Observation - Group discussion