Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Methods of creating a melody

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

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

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

How do you extend a melody?

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Exact repetition
Melody - Varied repetition

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

- Explain exact repetition in melody
- Identify sections with exact repetition in melodies
- Appreciate the use of repetition in melody

- Sing melodies and identify bars with same rhythm and pitch
- Clap rhythm of melodies as you say French rhythm names
- Identify sections with exact repetition in rhythm and pitch
- Sing melodies as you perform hand signs

What is exact repetition in melody?

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Written exercises - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Phrase marks
Melody - Performing melodies

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

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

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

Why are phrase marks important in a melody?

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

- Written exercises - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

How can technology be used in melody composition?

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

- Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Introduction to passes
Netball - Chest pass
Netball - Overhead 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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 101
court

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Landing
Netball - Pivoting

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

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

- 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

Why is proper landing important in Netball?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 109
- Netball
- Netball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 110
court
- Cones

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Marking
Netball - Dodging
Netball - Workouts and drills

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

- Describe marking technique in Netball
- Execute marking skill in Netball
- Value defensive skills in Netball

- Observe teacher demonstrate marking
- Keep within arm's length of opponent
- Position between opponent and the ball
- Focus on opponent's chest or waist to track movements

What is the importance of marking in Netball?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 103
- Netball
- Netball court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 107
court
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 111
- Cones
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

- 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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 114
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
Fabric Decoration - Preparing fabric

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 118
- Recyclable cotton fabric
- Mild detergent
- Iron

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Preparing dyes
Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique
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

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

How do you prepare natural dyes for fabric decoration?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 119
- Natural dye materials
- Water
- Fixatives
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 121
- Prepared fabric
- Rubber bands
- Dyes
- Gloves
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 123
- Strings
- Apron

- Observation - Practical assessment - 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
Verse - Imagery (simile, metaphor, personification)

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

- Portfolio assessment - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Describe sound devices used in verse
- Identify alliteration, rhyme and repetition in verses
- Value the musical quality created by sound devices

- Research and discuss meaning of alliteration, rhyme and repetition
- Give appropriate examples of each sound device
- Identify sound devices in verse "Nightfall in Soweto"
- Identify sound devices in verse "Hushed Explosions"

How do sound devices contribute to the rhythm of a verse?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 150
- Verse scripts
- Reference books
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 153

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Composing verse (exploring issues)
Verse - Composing verse (developing idea)
Verse - Composing verse (drafting and editing)

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 158
- Draft verse scripts
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Performance techniques
Verse - Rehearsing verse

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

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

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

What techniques make verse performance effective?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verse - Performing before audience
Volleyball - Introduction to serves

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

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

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

How can verse be used to communicate effectively?

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

- Practical assessment - Peer evaluation - Portfolio assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

How do you position yourself for an overarm serve?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

How does jump service differ from regular overarm serve?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 168
- Volleyball
- Volleyball court
- Net
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 169
- Volleyballs
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 170
- Digital devices
- Volleyball

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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
- 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
Kenyan Folk Dance - Performing before audience

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 180
- Recording devices

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Appreciating different cultures
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Introduction to basketry

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

- Written assignments - Oral presentations - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Coil technique items
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Steps in coil technique

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

- Identify basketry items made using coil technique
- Describe the coil technique in basketry
- Appreciate basketry as a traditional craft

- Study pictures of basketry items: baskets, mats, trays
- Talk about how items are made
- Watch videos on coil techniques in basketry
- Take notes on techniques, patterns and colours used

What items can be made using the coil technique?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 183
- Digital devices
- Sample basketry items
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 185
- Sample materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Materials and tools
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Preparing materials
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Dyeing 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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 189
- Natural dyes
- Prepared materials
- Drying racks

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain how to start making a mat using coil method
- Start making a mat using coil technique
- Show enthusiasm in creating basketry items

- Decide on simple pattern: circles, spirals or rows
- Cut materials into uniform strips about 1 inch wide
- Soak natural materials in water to make them pliable
- Take end of strip and tie strong knot
- Begin coiling tightly to form small circle

How do you start making a mat using the coil method?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 190
- Prepared materials
- Needles
- Thread
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 191
- Partially completed mat
- Materials

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Making mat (finishing)
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Display and appreciation

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Introduction to inverted breaststroke
Swimming - Introduction to water treading

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

- Define inverted breaststroke in swimming
- Identify inverted breaststroke technique
- Show interest in learning swimming techniques

- Study pictures of swimmer performing inverted breaststroke
- Describe swimmer's position in water
- Discuss position of hands and feet
- Watch actual or recorded videos of swimmers performing inverted breaststroke
- Share findings in class

What is inverted breaststroke in swimming?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 195
- Digital devices
- Pictures of swimmers
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 196

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 199

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Inverted breaststroke (legs and breathing)
Swimming - Practising inverted breaststroke
Swimming - Combining skills

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

- Explain leg movements and breathing for inverted breaststroke
- Perform leg movements and breathing in inverted breaststroke
- Value coordination in swimming technique

- Bend knees and bring heels towards behind
- Perform whip kick by extending legs outward then snapping together
- Push water backward to propel forward
- Take breaths as needed while maintaining rhythm
- Coordinate arm and leg movements for smooth continuous stroke

How do you coordinate breathing with movements in inverted breaststroke?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 200
- Swimming pool
- Swimming costumes
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 199
- Swimming costumes
- Lifeguard supervision
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 201

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Mini games (relay)

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

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

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

How do relay races improve swimming skills?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Mini games (ball toss)
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Introduction to tagging
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Brikicho Banture (introduction)

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

What skills are needed to play Brikicho Banture?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Explain Chako game and its rules
- Describe how to play Chako
- Appreciate diversity of indigenous tagging games

- Discuss Chako as indigenous tagging game similar to hide and seek
- Understand runners do not hide but stay within specific area
- Organise in groups of 8 learners or less
- Mark designated space of about 30 metres by 30 metres
- Select one person to be the chaser

What is Chako and how does it differ from Brikicho Banture?

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

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

How does musical rhythm enhance indigenous tagging games?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

How do you prepare artwork for display?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

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

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

How do you evaluate a verse performance objectively?

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

- Practical assessment - Written exercises - Peer evaluation