Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Drawing and Painting - Painting objects with complementary colours

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

- Explain how complementary colours create contrast
- Paint objects using complementary colours to enhance dominance
- Enjoy experimenting with colour contrast

- Paint dominant object with deep blue against yellow background
- Apply washes of blue building up colour intensity gradually
- Add darker shades for shadows and lighter shades for highlights
- Paint secondary objects with colours that create visual connection

How do complementary colours enhance dominance in a composition?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 53
- Watercolour paints
- Paintbrushes
- Palette
- Partially painted composition

- Practical assessment - Observation - 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

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

- Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - 3/4 time in music
Rhythm - Rhythmic patterns in 3/4 time
Rhythm - Note values and rests

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

- Define 3/4 time in music
- Identify the beat pattern in 3/4 time
- Show interest in learning about 3/4 time

- Listen to rhythmic patterns played by teacher
- Clap the rhythm while chanting French rhythm names
- Organise into groups to clap rhythm, tap main beat and express beat pattern SWW
- Identify number of SWW beat patterns in the rhythm

What is 3/4 time in music?

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Grouping notes in 3/4 time
Rhythm - Rhythm dictation

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

- Explain how to group notes in 3/4 time
- Group notes and add bar lines in 3/4 time
- Value accurate note grouping in music

- Study rhythms and identify note patterns
- Group notes in 3/4 time and add bar lines and time signature
- Clap rhythms while saying French rhythm names
- Describe qualities of a good 3/4 rhythm

How do you group notes in 3/4 time?

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

- Written exercises - Practical assessment - 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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Creating rhythms for enjoyment
Middle Distance Races and Montage - Introduction to middle distance races

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

- Explain factors for creating interesting rhythms
- Create and perform rhythms for enjoyment
- Appreciate rhythm creation as a means of expression

- Compose four-bar rhythmic patterns in 3/4 time
- Improvise accompanying rhythm for created rhythms
- Present rhythms in class in pairs or groups
- Use digital device to record performance and save in portfolio

How can rhythm be used for enjoyment?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Percussion instruments
- Digital devices for recording
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 68
- Digital devices
- Pictures of athletics

- Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Middle Distance Races and Montage - 800 metres starting skills
Middle Distance Races and Montage - 800 metres running skills
Middle Distance Races and Montage - 1500 metres starting skills

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

- Describe the starting technique for 800 metres race
- Demonstrate starting skills for 800 metres race
- Appreciate proper starting technique in races

- Observe teacher demonstrate 800 metres starting skills
- Stand behind starting line with body low and leaning forward
- Drive arms and legs powerfully at start
- Build speed quickly in first 50-100 metres

How does proper starting technique affect performance in 800 metres race?

- 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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 72

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Explain pacing strategy for 1500 metres race
- Perform running skills for 1500 metres race
- Appreciate strategic positioning in races

- Settle into comfortable but competitive speed in first lap
- Maintain consistent speed in middle laps
- Monitor position relative to other runners
- Prepare for strong finish in last lap
- Establish consistent breathing pattern

What pacing strategy is used in 1500 metres race?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - 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

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

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Describe digital montage creation
- Create a digital version of montage using graphic design software
- Appreciate digital skills in montage creation

- Use graphic design software to create digital montage
- Apply overlapping and layering techniques digitally
- Save digital montage in portfolio
- Share and critique digital montages

How can technology be used to create montages?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 81
- Computers
- Graphic design software
- Digital images
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 84
- Music books
- Melodic instruments

- Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer evaluation

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

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
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

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
Netball - Marking
Netball - Dodging

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 103
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

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

- Self-assessment - Oral questions - Written reflection

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 119
- Natural dye materials
- Water
- Fixatives

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique
Fabric Decoration - Pleating technique

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

- 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
Fabric Decoration - Display and critique

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Fingering technique
Descant Recorder - Correct fingering demonstration

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

- Describe fingering technique for descant recorder
- Read and interpret fingering charts for notes G, A, B, C', D', E', F#, G'
- Show interest in learning descant recorder

- Study fingering chart for notes G, A, B, C', D', E', F#, G'
- Describe how thumb hole is covered for different notes
- Talk about how holes are covered or opened for each note
- Compare fingering with scale of C major learnt earlier

How do you position fingers to play different notes on the descant recorder?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 133
- Descant recorders
- Fingering charts
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 134

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Embouchure and blowing
Descant Recorder - Tonguing and pinching
Descant Recorder - Slurring technique

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

- Explain embouchure and blowing techniques
- Demonstrate embouchure and blowing techniques
- Value proper technique in producing pleasant sound

- Watch virtual tutorial on techniques of playing descant recorder
- Observe how lips and mouth are placed on instrument
- Describe how to blow recorder to produce pleasant sound
- Discuss what happens to sound when you over blow

How do embouchure and blowing affect the sound produced?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain performance directions for dynamics
- Interpret piano (p) and forte (f) on given pieces
- Value expression in music performance

- Talk about performance directions learnt in earlier grades
- Study melodies with piano (p) and forte (f) markings
- Play melodies softly where piano is indicated
- Play melodies loudly where forte is indicated

How do dynamics enhance music performance?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written exercises

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

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)
Verse - Sound devices (alliteration, rhyme, repetition)

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 150

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Diction, line and stanza
Verse - Composing verse (exploring issues)
Verse - Composing verse (developing idea)

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

- Explain diction and format in verse
- Identify line and stanza structure in verses
- Appreciate the structure of verse

- Discuss diction as choice of words affecting tone and meaning
- Identify formal language, vivid imagery and rhyme in verses
- Count number of stanzas in sample verses
- Count number of lines in each stanza

How do diction and format affect the impact of a verse?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 153
- Verse scripts
- Reference books
- 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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

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

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

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

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)
Volleyball - Volleying (stance and positioning)

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
- 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

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
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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - 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)
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Display and appreciation

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 193
- Completed basketry items
- Display boards

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation