Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Introduction
Fabric Decoration - Marbling and stencil printing

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 117

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Pleating technique
Fabric Decoration - Designing motif

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

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

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

How does pleating technique differ from marbling?

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

- 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

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

- Peer assessment - Observation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Fingering technique

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

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

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

- Portfolio assessment - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

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)

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

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

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)

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

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 - 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

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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - 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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Appreciating different cultures

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

- Explain how folk dances represent Kenyan culture
- Compare folk dances from different Kenyan communities
- Appreciate different cultures through folk dances

- Watch recorded or live performances of Kenyan folk dances
- Research folk dances from two Kenyan communities
- Explain relevance of dances to occasions performed
- Describe uniqueness of body movements, instruments, costumes
- Make presentation to classmates and give constructive feedback

How do folk dances represent Kenyan culture?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 181
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Written assignments - Oral presentations - 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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Materials and tools
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Preparing materials

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

- Identify materials used in basketry
- Identify tools used in basketry
- Show responsibility in sourcing materials

- Study pictures of basketry materials: sisal, banana fibre, raffia
- Identify tools: scissors, needles
- Discuss functions of materials and tools
- Find materials within location that can be used
- Find recyclable materials that can be used

What materials and tools are used in basketry?

- 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 - Observation - Practical demonstration

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)

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Making mat (finishing)

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

- Explain how to finish a basketry item
- Complete and finish a mat using coil method
- Appreciate quality finishing in craft work

- When mat reaches desired size, cut off excess material leaving short tail
- Tuck tail under previous coil and stitch securely
- Add extra stitches around outer edge to reinforce
- Complete mat and present work in class

What factors should be considered when finishing a basketry item?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 191
- 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

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Water treading (body and arms)
Swimming - Water treading (leg movements)

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

- Describe body position and arm movements for water treading
- Demonstrate body position and arm movements in water treading
- Value proper technique in water safety

- Observe teacher demonstrate water treading technique
- Maintain upright posture with head above surface
- Keep body vertical with slight forward lean
- Use small circular motion with hands and arms
- Move arms in horizontal figure-eight pattern

How do you position your body for water treading?

- 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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Combining skills
Swimming - Mini games (relay)

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

- Explain how to combine water treading and inverted breaststroke
- Perform transition from water treading to inverted breaststroke
- Appreciate skill mastery in swimming

- Float on back with streamlined body position
- Focus on arm movements then leg movements separately
- Stop arm and leg actions and get into vertical position
- Start treading by performing eggbeater or whip kicks
- Move hands in circular manner under water surface

How do you transition from water treading to inverted breaststroke?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 201
- Swimming pool
- Swimming costumes
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 203

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Mini games (ball toss)

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

- Describe water treading ball toss game
- Participate in water treading ball toss mini game
- Acknowledge own and others' efforts in swimming

- Use lightweight ball such as beach ball
- Form small teams of 2-4 learners
- Mark circular area in deep end where players tread water
- Pass ball to each other while treading water
- Score point for each successful pass without ball touching water

How do mini games make swimming enjoyable?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Introduction to tagging

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain Brikicho Banture game
- Describe rules and procedures of Brikicho Banture
- Appreciate indigenous games as cultural heritage

- Discuss Brikicho Banture (Hide and Seek) game
- Understand it helps children apply strategies for camouflaging
- Learn safety guidelines: play in safe area, avoid dangerous hiding places
- Form group of at most five learners
- Let one person act as "seeker" at designated "home" spot

What is Brikicho Banture and how is it played?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 207
- Open safe space
- Reference materials
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 208
- Open safe space

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain complete procedure of Brikicho Banture
- Play Brikicho Banture game
- Enjoy participating in indigenous tagging games

- Organise in groups of five
- Appoint one person as seeker
- Seeker closes eyes and chants "Brikicho" while others respond "Banture"
- Players run to find hiding spots and stop chanting when hidden
- Seeker finds and tags players; first tagged becomes new seeker

How does Brikicho Banture enhance physical fitness?

- 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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain "I Lost a Letter" game
- Describe rules and procedures of the game
- Value musical rhythm in indigenous games

- Learn the chant: "Not you, not you, not you, It's you! Hurry up, Hurry up, wow!"
- Form large circle by holding hands
- Release hands and take steps backward to make circle larger
- Understand call and response pattern: "I Lost a Letter" - "Find it!"
- Learn how tagging with ribbon works

What is "I Lost a Letter" game and how is it played?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 209
- Open safe space
- Ribbon
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 210
- Ribbon
- Musical rhythm recording

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Tagging workouts

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

- Describe tagging workouts and drills
- Perform tagging workouts for skill development
- Value practice in improving tagging skills

- Place targets (cones, hoops) at varying distances
- Walk slowly and cunningly to touch target then speed off
- In pairs, designate peer as moving target
- Chase and tag peer with ball then speed off
- Demonstrate making loud call, tagging with ribbon, running off after tag

How do workouts improve tagging skills?

- 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

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Mini games

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation