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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Composing answer phrases

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

- Written exercises - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

- 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

- 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

What is an interval of a perfect fourth?
Why are phrase marks important in a melody?

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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation
- Written exercises - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Performing melodies

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

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

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

How do you perform a melody with proper phrasing?

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

- Practical assessment - 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

- Describe landing techniques in Netball
- Perform landing skills in Netball
- Appreciate proper landing for injury prevention

- 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

- Observe teacher demonstrate landing in Netball
- Practise one-foot landing with slight bend in knee
- Practise two-foot landing with feet shoulder-width apart
- Focus on receiving ball in air and preparing to land

When is the overhead pass used in Netball?
Why is proper landing important 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
- Netball
- Netball court

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Pivoting
Netball - Marking

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Dodging

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

- Explain dodging technique in Netball
- Execute dodging skill in Netball
- Appreciate offensive skills in Netball

- Observe teacher demonstrate dodging
- Prepare by moving in one direction to dodge defender
- Place outside foot and push off in opposite direction
- Practise quick changes of direction to lose defender

What is the importance of dodging in Netball?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Workouts and drills

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Mini games

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

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

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

How are Netball skills applied in game situations?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Zone passing game
Netball - Teamwork challenge

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

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

- 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

- 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

How does zone passing improve Netball skills?
Why is teamwork important in Netball?

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

- 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 - 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
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

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

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Preparing dyes
Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique
Fabric Decoration - Pleating 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

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

- 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

- 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 do you prepare natural dyes for fabric decoration?
How does the marbling technique create patterns on fabric?

- 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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 123
- Strings
- Apron

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation
- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Designing motif

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Stencil printing

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

- 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

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

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

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

- 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

- 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 you position fingers to play different notes on the descant recorder?
How do embouchure and blowing affect the sound produced?

- 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

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration
- 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)

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

- Practical assessment - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Playing melodies in G major

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

- 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

- 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 do you prepare for a solo performance on descant recorder?
How can you document and share your musical learning?

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

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

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment
- 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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

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

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

- 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

- 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

How do you refine a verse through editing?
What techniques make verse performance effective?

- 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
- 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

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

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

How do you position yourself for an overarm serve?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

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

- 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 does jump service differ from regular overarm serve?
How do drills improve your serving skills?

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Volleying workouts

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

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

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

How do workouts improve volleying skills?

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

- 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