Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

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

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 2
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Explain the economic roles of Creative Arts and Sports in society
- Identify careers associated with Creative Arts and Sports
- Value Creative Arts and Sports as sources of livelihood

- Research and brainstorm on economic roles of Creative Arts and Sports
- Discuss careers, tourism promotion and revenue generation
- Identify professionals in Creative Arts and Sports
- Present findings in class

How can Creative Arts and Sports contribute to economic development?

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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Class 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)

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

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Painting background (wash)
Roles of Creative Arts and Sports - Assembling the storyboard

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

- Explain the wash technique in painting
- Apply wash technique to prepare a background surface
- Appreciate different painting techniques

- Mix light green water-based paint with water to create diluted wash
- Use large paintbrush to apply wash to entire surface evenly
- Experiment with different amounts of water for various shades
- Allow painting to dry completely

How does the wash technique differ from splattering?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 7
- Water-based paints
- Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- Water containers
- Mounting surface
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 10
- Prepared painted surface
- Cut pictures
- Glue
- Markers

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a verse

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

- Define a verse
- Identify the essential elements of a verse
- Show interest in learning about verse

- Watch or listen to live or recorded verse performances
- Describe immediate reaction to the performance
- Discuss the message in the verse
- Read sample verses to identify elements

What makes a verse different from other forms of writing?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 18
- Recorded verse performances
- Sample verse scripts
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Describe the element of character in a verse
- Identify characters and their traits in a verse
- Appreciate the role of characters in conveying messages

- Read the verse "Nightfall in Soweto"
- Discuss the main character in the verse
- Identify character traits using evidence from the verse
- Describe characters portrayed as murderous hand, marauding beast, rabid dog

How do characters help convey the message in a verse?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 19
- Verse script "Nightfall in Soweto"
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 20
- Verse scripts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussion

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Describe the element of setting in a verse
- Identify setting details in sample verses
- Appreciate how setting enhances verse meaning

- Read verses to identify where events occur
- Identify when events in the verse occur
- Point out details that help identify the setting
- Discuss how setting relates to themes
- Watch or read verses of choice to describe elements

How does setting contribute to the overall impact of a verse?

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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Agility
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Endurance and agility with music

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

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Pitch (bass staff and ledger lines)

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

- Describe the bass staff and its components
- Draw the bass staff and name the lines and spaces including ledger lines
- Show interest in learning music notation

- Study the bass staff and bass clef
- Practise writing the bass clef in music books
- Draw the bass staff and name lines and spaces
- Create mnemonics for lines (Good Boys Deserve Favour Always) and spaces (All Cows Eat Grass)
- Study ledger lines on the bass staff

How are the lines and spaces on the bass staff named?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 31
- Music books
- Charts showing bass staff

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Methods of creating a melody
Melody - Exact repetition

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 86
- Charts with melodies

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Varied repetition
Melody - Composing answer phrases

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

- Describe varied repetition in melody
- Identify sections with varied repetition in melodies
- Value variety in melody creation

- Sing melodies with varied repetition
- Identify bars with same rhythm but different pitches
- Compare phrases in terms of rhythm and pitch
- Discuss methods used in creating and extending melodies

How does varied repetition create interest in a melody?

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

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

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

- Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Role in Creative Arts and Sports

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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Pivoting

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

- Explain pivoting technique in Netball
- Perform pivoting skills in Netball
- Show enthusiasm in practising footwork

- Observe teacher demonstrate pivoting
- Establish pivot foot when receiving ball
- Use ball of pivot foot to turn
- Move non-pivot foot to change direction while keeping low centre of gravity

What footwork options does a player have after landing with a ball?

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

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

- Self-assessment - Oral questions - Written reflection

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Introduction

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

- Define fabric decoration
- Identify techniques used in fabric decoration
- Show interest in fabric decoration

- Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information on fabric decoration
- Identify techniques: tie and dye, printing, embroidery
- Study pictures and discuss patterns and colours on fabrics
- Identify techniques used to create patterns

What is fabric decoration?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 116
- Digital devices
- Sample decorated fabrics

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Marbling and stencil printing
Fabric Decoration - Preparing fabric

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

- Describe marbling as a tie and dye technique
- Explain stencil as a printing technique
- Appreciate different fabric decoration techniques

- Research marbling as tie and dye technique using digital devices
- Discuss stencil as printing technique
- Identify fabrics decorated using marbling technique
- Identify fabrics decorated using printing technique

How do marbling and stencil printing techniques differ?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 117
- Digital devices
- Sample decorated fabrics
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 118
- Recyclable cotton fabric
- Mild detergent
- Iron

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Preparing dyes
Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique

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

- Describe the process of preparing dyes
- Prepare natural dye from environment materials
- Value use of natural materials in art

- Collect natural dye materials: onion peels, turmeric, berries, leaves
- Boil natural dye materials in water to extract dye
- Strain mixture to obtain dye liquid
- Add fixatives such as salt or vinegar to help colour set

How do you prepare natural dyes for fabric decoration?

- 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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Designing motif
Fabric Decoration - Stencil printing

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

- Explain how to design a motif for stencil printing
- Design a simple motif inspired by the environment
- Show creativity in motif design

- Look at flowers or leaves for inspiration
- Draw simple motif inspired by natural elements on stiff paper
- Use craft knife or scissors to cut out motif creating stencil
- Ensure all cut-out areas are clean and smooth

How do you design a motif for stencil printing?

- 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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Making tote bag

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

- Explain how to make a simple tote bag
- Make a tote bag from decorated fabric
- Value finishing in fabric decoration

- Cut decorated fabric to desired tote bag size
- Fold fabric in half and turn inside out
- Sew sides using backstitch technique
- Cut strips for handles and sew to top edges

How do you finish a decorated fabric into a useful item?

- 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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- 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

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

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Recording and technique poster
Verse - Language use in verse

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

- Portfolio assessment - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Imagery (simile, metaphor, personification)

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

- Explain imagery as a language device in verse
- Identify simile, metaphor and personification in verses
- Appreciate the use of imagery in verse

- Research and discuss meaning of vivid description, simile, metaphor and personification
- Give appropriate examples of each imagery device
- Identify imagery devices in sample verses
- Discuss how imagery creates mental pictures

How does imagery enhance the meaning of a verse?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 149
- Verse scripts
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Sound devices (alliteration, rhyme, repetition)
Verse - Diction, line and stanza

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Composing verse (exploring issues)
Verse - Composing verse (developing idea)

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

- Identify societal issues that can be addressed through verse
- Explore a societal issue for verse composition
- Show enthusiasm in composing verse

- Watch or read verse "My Sister's Cry" addressing societal issue
- Discuss characters, cultural setting and themes in the verse
- Discuss societal issues important to you or community
- Choose topic and gather information from various sources

What societal issues can be addressed through verse?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 155
- Sample verses
- Digital devices
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 157
- Writing materials
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain how to draft and edit a verse
- Draft and edit verse using imagery and sound devices
- Appreciate the editing process in composition

- Develop character or characters for verse
- Use Y-chart to add imagery using senses
- Take walk around environment and note sights, sounds, smells
- Add sensations to script using sound features
- Revise and edit work removing unnecessary information

How do you refine a verse through editing?

- 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 - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Rehearsing verse

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Performing before audience

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

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Overarm serve (execution)
Volleyball - Jump service

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

- Explain execution of overarm serve
- Perform overarm serve over a net
- Value accuracy in serving

- Toss ball up about 30-45 cm with palm of non-dominant hand
- Swing dominant arm back keeping wrist rigid
- Bring dominant hand forward and strike ball with heel of hand
- Step forward with dominant foot and make follow-through
- Keep serving hand slightly angled upward

How do you execute an overarm serve effectively?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 167
- Volleyball
- Volleyball court
- Net
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 168
court

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain various drills for improving overarm serve
- Perform overarm serve workouts
- Enjoy participating in serve drills

- Practise tossing ball up and catching with same hand
- Stand 6 metres from net and serve ball to hit net and rebound
- Stand in backcourt and serve ball to land in backcourt
- Play ball back and forth using overarm serve
- Give feedback on each other's performance

How do drills improve your serving skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 169
- Volleyballs
- Volleyball court
- Net
- 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)

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 (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

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

- 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

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

- Self-assessment - Peer evaluation - Oral questions

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Showcasing artwork

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

- Explain factors to consider when displaying artwork
- Identify appropriate areas for displaying artwork
- Show interest in showcasing artwork

- Study pictures of artwork display areas
- Identify forms of art that can be displayed on tables and walls
- Discuss factors considered in display: spacing, lighting, size, colour
- Identify areas within school compound for displaying artwork
- Prepare display area using tables and improvised shelves

What factors should be considered when displaying artwork?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 213
- Display tables
- Shelves
- Artwork samples

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Displaying artwork
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysing artwork components

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Verse analysis criteria
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Verse analysis application

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

- Explain criteria used in analysing verse performance
- Identify elements to evaluate in verse performance
- Appreciate the role of analysis in verse performance

- Use internet and books to find out how verse is analysed
- Study adjudication sheet from Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals
- List elements of verse and compare to adjudication sheet
- Brainstorm on components: character, theme, language, performance
- Discuss how components can be analysed

What criteria are used in analysing a verse performance?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 217
- Adjudication sheets
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 220
- Verse recordings
- Evaluation forms
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sportsmanship
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Promoting sportsmanship

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

- Define sportsmanship in sporting activities
- Explain the impact of sportsmanship on sporting activities
- Appreciate the role of sportsmanship in sports

- Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information about sportsmanship
- Give presentation of findings in class
- Discuss impact of sportsmanship: promotes fair play, fosters respect, encourages teamwork, enhances enjoyment, sets positive example
- Research on impact of sportsmanship on sporting activities

What is the role of sportsmanship in sporting activities?

- 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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Presentations

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk dance analysis

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

- Identify components to analyse in folk dance
- Analyse folk dance from a Kenyan community
- Appreciate the role of analysis in adding value to Creative Arts and Sports

- Discuss components in folk dance: choreography, music and rhythm, costumes and props, gestures and expression, performance and space, audience interaction
- Watch live or recorded folk dance performances
- Select one folk dance for detailed analysis
- Break down dance steps, movements, patterns and formations
- Identify songs, meanings and musical instruments
- Prepare table of dance and components analysed

What components are analysed in a folk dance?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 226
- Digital devices
- Folk dance recordings
- Analysis tables

- Written assignments - Oral presentations - Peer evaluation