Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Methods of creating a melody

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

- Define melody in music
- Identify question and answer phrases in a melody
- Show interest in learning about melody creation

- Study melodies and clap the rhythm
- Identify key signature and write sol-fa syllables
- Sing melody using sol-fa syllables
- Identify question and answer phrases as marked by phrase marks

How do you extend a melody?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 84
- Music books
- Melodic instruments

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Exact repetition
Melody - Varied repetition

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Composing answer phrases
Melody - Intervals (perfect fourth)
Melody - Composing four-bar melody

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

- Explain the characteristics of question and answer phrases
- Compose a two-bar answer phrase to a given opening phrase
- Enjoy creating melodic phrases

- Study question phrases and sing using tonic sol-fa
- Orally create answer phrases to question phrases
- Use same rhythm but vary pitch, ending on doh
- Insert phrase marks for question and answer phrases

How do you compose an answer phrase to a given question phrase?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 89
- Music books
- Staff notation paper
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Piano keyboard chart
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 92

- Written exercises - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Phrase marks
Melody - Performing melodies

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

- Explain the purpose of phrase marks in melodies
- Add phrase marks to four-bar melodies
- Value proper phrasing in music

- Write four-bar melodies in question and answer forms
- Mark question and answer phrases with phrase marks
- Practise writing melodies with varied rhythm and pitch
- Add two-bar answer phrases to given question phrases

Why are phrase marks important in a melody?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 93
- Music books
- Staff notation paper
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 94
- Descant recorder

- Written exercises - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Digital notation
Melody - Role in Creative Arts and Sports

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

- Explain how to use digital devices for music notation
- Use digital device to notate and play back composed melodies
- Appreciate technology in music composition

- Use digital device to notate composed melodies
- Play back composed melodies using digital device
- Record performance and save in digital portfolio
- Share recording with peers for feedback

How can technology be used in melody composition?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 95
- Digital devices
- Music notation software
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 96
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Introduction to passes
Netball - Chest pass

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

- Define Netball as a sport
- Identify different passes in Netball
- Show interest in learning Netball skills

- Study pictures and identify Netball skills
- Observe virtual or actual Netball game
- Identify overhead pass and chest pass
- Describe execution of passes observed

What passes are used in Netball?

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Workouts and drills
Netball - Mini games

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

- Describe various Netball drills
- Perform Netball workouts combining various skills
- Enjoy participating in Netball drills

- Perform chest pass activity standing 5 metres apart
- Perform overhead pass activity in two lines facing each other
- Perform shadow marking activity with attacker and defender
- Perform four corners pivot activity with cones

How do drills improve Netball skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 111
- Netball
- Cones
- Netball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 113
court
- Cones

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Zone passing game

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

- Describe zone passing game in Netball
- Play zone passing game applying learnt skills
- Show teamwork spirit in Netball

- Divide court into several zones using cones
- Assign learners to each zone
- Pass ball through each zone with at least one pass per zone
- Add defenders to each zone

How does zone passing improve Netball skills?

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

- 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

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

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique
Fabric Decoration - Pleating technique
Fabric Decoration - Designing motif

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

- Explain the marbling technique in tie and dye
- Decorate fabric using marbling technique
- Enjoy experimenting with marbling patterns

- Crumple prepared fabric and tie with rubber bands or strings
- Sprinkle dye onto fabric and leave for 10-15 minutes
- Untie fabric and rinse in clean cold water
- Spread fabric to dry

How does the marbling technique create patterns on fabric?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 121
- Prepared fabric
- Rubber bands
- Dyes
- Gloves
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 123
- Strings
- Apron
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 126
- Stiff paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft knife

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Stencil printing
Fabric Decoration - Making tote bag

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

- Describe stencil printing process
- Print fabric using stencil to create alternate pattern
- Enjoy creating printed patterns

- Prepare working surface with cardboard or newspaper
- Place stencil on fabric and secure with masking tape
- Use sponge or brush to dab ink through stencil
- Lift stencil carefully and move to next position alternating colours

How do you create an alternate pattern using stencil printing?

- 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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Tonguing and pinching
Descant Recorder - Slurring technique
Descant Recorder - Performance directions (dynamics)

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

- Describe tonguing and pinching techniques
- Demonstrate tonguing and pinching techniques
- Show enthusiasm in mastering playing techniques

- Discuss tonguing - placing tongue on roof of mouth to sound syllable 'tu'
- Observe placement of left-hand thumb when high-pitched notes are played
- Practise pinching - covering thumb hole halfway for high-pitch notes
- Make notes explaining each technique

What is the purpose of tonguing and pinching in playing descant recorder?

- 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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Performance directions (repeat)
Descant Recorder - Playing melodies in G major

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

- Describe performance directions for repeat
- Interpret Da Capo al Fine and Dal Segno al Fine
- Appreciate the use of repeat signs in music

- Study music with repeat symbols
- Find out meaning of Da Capo al Fine (D.C. al Fine)
- Find out meaning of Dal Segno al Fine (D.S. al Fine)
- Identify repeated sections in melodies
- Play melodies observing repeat directions

What do Da Capo al Fine and Dal Segno al Fine mean in music?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 141
- Descant recorders
- Music scores
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 142
- Music scores in G major

- Practical assessment - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Performing solo pieces
Descant Recorder - Recording and technique poster

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

- Describe steps for preparing a solo performance
- Perform simple solo pieces in 3/4 time on descant recorder
- Value playing music on descant recorder

- Choose piece to perform and prepare rehearsal schedule
- Practise piece following rehearsal schedule
- Apply appropriate playing techniques
- Observe performance directions
- Perform piece before classmates for peer assessment

How do you prepare for a solo performance on descant recorder?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 143
- Descant recorders
- Music scores
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 144
- Digital devices
- Manila paper
- Markers

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Language use in verse
Verse - Imagery (simile, metaphor, personification)

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

- Define a verse
- Identify language use features in a verse
- Show interest in learning about verse

- Listen to or watch recorded or live performance of verse
- Recite sample verses: "Advice is Gold" and "Nightfall in Soweto"
- Discuss language use in the verses
- Read other verses from relevant books and online sources

How is language used in a verse?

- 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

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

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)

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

- Written exercises - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Performance techniques
Verse - Rehearsing verse

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

- Describe techniques for performing a verse
- Demonstrate use of voice, body, space and props
- Value effective verse performance techniques

- Watch verse performances and discuss techniques employed
- Discuss use of voice: pitch, pace, volume, tone
- Discuss use of body: facial expressions, gestures, posture
- Discuss use of space and props
- Practise the techniques

What techniques make verse performance effective?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Performing before audience
Volleyball - Introduction to serves

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

- Describe factors for successful verse performance
- Perform verse before audience using voice, body, space and props
- Acknowledge use of verse as means of communication

- Organise verse performance before classmates or school
- Incorporate all performance techniques learnt
- Listen and observe each other during performance
- Comment on each other's performances and give feedback
- Record performances for portfolio documentation

How can verse be used to communicate effectively?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 161
- Verse scripts
- Props
- Recording devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 165
- Digital devices
- Volleyball
- Volleyball court

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Overarm serve (stance and grip)
Volleyball - Overarm serve (execution)

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

- Describe stance and grip for overarm serve
- Demonstrate stance and grip for overarm serve
- Appreciate proper technique in serving

- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart facing net
- Position dominant foot slightly behind non-dominant foot
- Align shoulders and hips with net
- Place ball on palm of non-dominant hand with fingers spread
- Extend non-dominant arm horizontally in front of body

How do you position yourself for an overarm serve?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Volleying (stance and positioning)
Volleyball - Volleying (execution)

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

- Describe stance and body positioning for volleying
- Demonstrate correct stance for volleying
- Appreciate proper technique in volleying

- Position feet shoulder-width apart with one foot slightly ahead
- Maintain slight bend in knees to remain agile
- Balance weight evenly on balls of feet
- Keep trunk upright with eyes focused on ball
- Position body entirely below the ball

How do you position yourself for volleying?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Volleying workouts
Volleyball - Volleying in game situation

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

- Describe various drills for improving volleying
- Perform volleying workouts
- Enjoy participating in volleying drills

- Toss ball above head and perform volley repeatedly varying height
- Perform workout from standing, squatting and jumping positions
- Hit ball back and forth in pairs using volleying skills
- Vary distances as you master the skills
- Communicate clearly with partner

How do workouts improve volleying skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 172
- Volleyballs
- Volleyball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 173
- Volleyball court
- Net

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Mini game

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

- Explain rules for Volleyball mini game
- Apply serving and volleying skills in mini game
- Appreciate teamwork in Volleyball games

- Mark small Volleyball court in open space
- Use improvised net or rope to demarcate court sections
- Form teams of four learners on each side
- Use overarm service and volleying skills to play competitively
- Let each set have 10 points

How do mini games help improve Volleyball skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 173
- Volleyballs
- 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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Background information
Kenyan Folk Dance - Songs and instruments
Kenyan Folk Dance - Costumes and make-up

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

- Explain the importance of background information of a folk dance
- Research background information of a selected folk dance
- Appreciate the cultural context of folk dances

- Invite resource person to talk about background information of folk dances
- Discuss background information focusing on title, community, occasion, theme
- Select appropriate folk dance to perform
- Write summary highlighting title, community, theme, participants, occasion and function

Why is it important to understand the background information of a folk dance?

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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Learning movements and songs
Kenyan Folk Dance - Rehearsing folk dance

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

- Explain dance movements and songs in a folk dance
- Learn words of songs and practise singing with soloist and chorus
- Show enthusiasm in learning folk dance

- Select appropriate folk dance from Kenyan community
- Take up different roles in folk dance performance
- Learn words of songs providing theme and message
- Practise dance movements within culture of dance
- Ensure proper sequencing of steps, patterns and formations

How do dance movements reflect the culture of a community?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 179
- Resource persons
- Musical instruments
- Open space
- Costumes
- Make-up materials

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Performing before audience
Kenyan Folk Dance - Appreciating different cultures

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

- Explain factors for successful folk dance performance
- Perform folk dance applying appropriate expressions and gestures
- Enjoy performing folk dance

- Prepare class for folk dance presentation
- Introduce folk dance using oral presentation of background information
- Perform folk dance applying appropriate facial expressions and gestures
- Convey mood, theme and message of dance properly
- Make video recording of performance

How do facial expressions and gestures enhance folk dance performance?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 180
- Costumes
- Musical instruments
- Recording devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 181
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Introduction to basketry
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Coil technique items

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

- Define basketry
- Explain how basketry is practised in Kenya
- Show interest in learning basketry

- Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information about basketry
- Discuss what basketry is and how it is practised in Kenya
- Discuss materials and tools used in basketry
- Present findings in class

What is basketry and how is it practised in Kenya?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 182
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Sample basketry items
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 183

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Steps in coil technique
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Materials and tools
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Preparing materials

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

- Explain the steps involved in coil technique
- Describe how coil technique is used in basketry
- Value traditional basketry skills

- Study pictures showing coil technique process
- Discuss preparing core material and starting the coil
- Discuss wrapping strand tightly to needle
- Discuss spiralling wrapped bundle and adding new fibres
- Watch video on coil technique

What are the steps involved in the coil technique?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 185
- Digital devices
- Sample materials
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 187
- Sample materials
- Tools for basketry
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 188
- Natural materials
- Scissors
- Water containers

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Dyeing materials
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Making mat (starting)

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

- Describe how to dye materials for basketry
- Dye materials using natural dyes
- Appreciate use of colour in basketry

- Prepare natural dyes from environment materials
- Dye prepared materials following safety guidelines
- Remove strands from dye and allow to dry
- Allow materials to dry completely before use

How does dyeing enhance basketry items?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 189
- Natural dyes
- Prepared materials
- Drying racks
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 190
- Needles
- Thread

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Making mat (continuing)
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Making mat (finishing)

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

- Describe how to continue the coiling process
- Continue making mat by wrapping and stitching coils
- Value patience and consistency in craft work

- Stitch through coil to secure shape
- Continue wrapping material around initial coil
- Keep even tension to avoid gaps and ensure uniformity
- Add new materials when original fibres run short
- Maintain spiral and continue stitching each coil to previous one

How do you maintain consistency when coiling?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 191
- Partially completed mat
- Materials
- Thread
- Almost completed mat
- Thread
- Scissors

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Display and appreciation
Swimming - Introduction to inverted breaststroke

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

- Explain factors for evaluating basketry items
- Display and critique own and others' basketry items
- Appreciate basketry as indigenous craft in Kenya

- Prepare for class exhibition
- Collect items made and display them well
- Talk about items and communities of inspiration
- Discuss techniques, shapes and decorative elements
- Share experiences in basketry and store items safely

How does basket making contribute to economic well-being of communities?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 193
- Completed basketry items
- Display boards
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 195
- Digital devices
- Pictures of swimmers

- Peer assessment - Observation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Introduction to water treading
Swimming - Water treading (body and arms)
Swimming - Water treading (leg movements)

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

- Explain water treading technique in swimming
- Identify water treading skill
- Appreciate water treading as a survival skill

- Study pictures of swimmer performing water treading
- Describe swimmer's position in water
- Watch actual or recorded videos of swimmers performing water treading
- Discuss why water treading skill is important
- Share findings in class

Why is water treading skill important?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 196
- Digital devices
- Pictures of swimmers
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 197
- Swimming pool
- Swimming costumes
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 198

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Inverted breaststroke (body and arms)
Swimming - Inverted breaststroke (legs and breathing)

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

- Describe body position and arm movements for inverted breaststroke
- Demonstrate body position and arm movements in inverted breaststroke
- Appreciate proper technique in swimming

- Observe teacher demonstrate inverted breaststroke
- Lie on back with body streamlined and face above water
- Keep head aligned with body facing upwards
- Begin with arms extended above head
- Perform sweeping motion outward and downward similar to breaststroke pull

How do you position your body for inverted breaststroke?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 199
- Swimming pool
- Swimming costumes
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 200

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Practising inverted breaststroke
Swimming - Combining skills

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

- Describe the complete inverted breaststroke technique
- Perform inverted breaststroke in swimming pool
- Show enthusiasm in practising swimming skills

- Demonstrate inverted breaststroke in swimming pool
- Observe each other performing inverted breaststroke
- Correct each other's mistakes while swimming
- Discuss how inverted breaststroke is used in life saving
- Swim from one end to the other

How is inverted breaststroke used in life saving?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 199
- Swimming pool
- Swimming costumes
- Lifeguard supervision
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 201
- Swimming costumes

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Mini games (relay)
Swimming - Mini games (ball toss)

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

- Explain rules for inverted breaststroke relay
- Participate in inverted breaststroke relay mini game
- Value teamwork in swimming activities

- Form groups of 2 with equal number of learners
- Mark swimming distance suitable for skill level (25 metres)
- First learner starts at edge of pool
- Use inverted breaststroke technique to swim designated distance
- Touch wall and next team member starts

How do relay races improve swimming skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 203
- Swimming pool
- Swimming costumes
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 204
- Beach ball

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Introduction to tagging
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Brikicho Banture (introduction)

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

- Define indigenous tagging games
- Identify types of indigenous tagging games played in Kenya
- Show interest in learning indigenous games

- Study pictures of children playing tagging games
- Watch virtual or actual performances of indigenous tagging games
- Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information
- Identify indigenous tagging games played by own community
- Present findings in class

What are indigenous tagging games?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 205
- Digital devices
- Pictures of tagging games
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 207
- Open safe space
- Reference materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Brikicho Banture (skills)
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Brikicho Banture
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Chako (introduction)

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

- Describe skills used in Brikicho Banture
- Demonstrate skills in Brikicho Banture
- Value participation in indigenous games

- Demonstrate closing eyes and chanting Brikicho
- Demonstrate hiding and camouflaging within surrounding
- Demonstrate tapping home spot for a tag
- Get feedback from peers on skills demonstrated
- Practise skills repeatedly

What skills are needed to play Brikicho Banture?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 208
- Open safe space
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 209
- Open safe space
- Markers for boundaries

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Chako
Kenyan Indigenous Games - I Lost a Letter (introduction)

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

- Describe skills used in Chako
- Play Chako game applying tagging skills
- Show enjoyment in playing indigenous games

- Chaser starts game by trying to tag someone
- Shout "Chako Chako" as you tag someone
- Person tagged becomes the chaser
- Anyone running outside marked area is out of game
- Continue playing and rotating chasers

How does Chako improve agility and speed?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 209
- Open safe space
- Markers for boundaries
- Ribbon

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing I Lost a Letter
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Tagging workouts

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

- Describe complete procedure of "I Lost a Letter"
- Play "I Lost a Letter" with musical rhythm
- Appreciate the role of rhythm in indigenous games

- One person walks around circle calling "I Lost a Letter"
- Players in circle respond "Find it!"
- Caller tags player with ribbon and runs around circle clockwise
- Tagged player runs anticlockwise; both race to tagged player's spot
- If caller reaches spot first, tagged player becomes new caller

How does musical rhythm enhance indigenous tagging games?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 210
- Open safe space
- Ribbon
- Musical rhythm recording
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 211
- Cones
- Balls
- Open safe space

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Mini games
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Showcasing artwork

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

- Explain rules for indigenous tagging mini games
- Play indigenous tagging mini games using musical rhythm
- Appreciate the role of indigenous tagging games for enjoyment

- Play different indigenous tagging games common within community
- Observe safety while playing
- Record musical rhythm of choice to play in background
- In groups of 3, play indigenous tagging mini games
- Tagged player switches with other players

What is the role of indigenous tagging games in promoting fitness?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 211
- Open safe space
- Recording devices
- Musical instruments
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 213
- Display tables
- Shelves
- Artwork samples

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Displaying artwork
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysing artwork components
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Verse analysis criteria

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

- Describe how to prepare artwork for display
- Display artwork appropriately for appreciation
- Appreciate the value of displaying artwork

- Ensure all artworks are well finished before display
- Mount or frame paintings and drawings before display
- Display decorated fabric and basketry items on appropriate surfaces
- Label all artworks before display
- Take photographs of display using digital device

How do you prepare artwork for display?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 214
- Completed artworks
- Frames
- Labels
- Digital devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 215
- Displayed artworks
- Analysis tables
- Writing materials
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 217
- Adjudication sheets
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Verse analysis application
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sportsmanship
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Promoting sportsmanship
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk dance analysis

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

- Describe elements to observe in verse script and performance
- Analyse verse performance using evaluation criteria
- Value objective evaluation of verse performance

- Study evaluation table with sections: verse script (themes, language and style, character) and verse performance (voice and diction, body language, interpretation, audience engagement)
- Watch live or recorded verse performance "Wide Awake"
- Use criteria to evaluate performance
- Fill in comment column for each element

How do you evaluate a verse performance objectively?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 220
- Verse recordings
- Evaluation forms
- Digital devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 223
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Charts
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 225
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- Chart paper
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 226
- Folk dance recordings
- Analysis tables

- Practical assessment - Written exercises - Peer evaluation