Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Methods of creating a melody
Melody - Exact repetition

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

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

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

How do you extend a melody?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 84
- Music books
- Melodic instruments
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 86
- Charts with melodies

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Varied repetition
Melody - Composing answer phrases
Melody - Intervals (perfect fourth)

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

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

- 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

- 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

How does varied repetition create interest in a melody?
What is an interval of a perfect fourth?

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

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Composing four-bar melody
Melody - Phrase marks

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

- Describe the process of composing a four-bar melody
- Compose a four-bar melody in G major in 3/4 time
- Appreciate the qualities of a good melody

- Create four-bar rhythmic pattern in 3/4 time
- Draw treble staff and insert key signature of G major
- Set pitches on notes beginning on doh, mi or soh and ending on doh
- Use steps and leaps up to a 4th when writing melody

What are the qualities of a good melody?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 92
- Music books
- Staff notation paper
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 93

- Written exercises - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Performing melodies
Melody - Digital notation

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - 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
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

- Describe the execution of chest pass in Netball
- Perform chest pass in Netball
- Appreciate accuracy in passing

- Study pictures and identify Netball skills
- Observe virtual or actual Netball game
- Identify overhead pass and chest pass
- Describe execution of passes observed

- Observe teacher demonstrate chest pass
- Hold ball with fingers spread in 'W' formation at chest height
- Push ball from chest with both hands extending arms and snapping wrists
- Follow through pointing fingers towards direction of throw

What passes are used in Netball?
How do you execute a chest pass 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
- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

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

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Dodging
Netball - Workouts and drills

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
- 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
Netball - Zone passing game

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

- Describe zone passing game in Netball
- Play zone passing game applying learnt skills
- Show teamwork spirit in Netball

- 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

- 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 are Netball skills applied in game situations?
How does zone passing improve Netball skills?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Teamwork challenge

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

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

- Form small teams of 4-6 learners wearing different coloured kits
- Set up skill stations focusing on passes, footwork, dodging and marking
- Organise mini matches where teams compete
- Discuss how teamwork helped during the game

Why is teamwork important in Netball?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 114
- Netball
- Netball court
- Sports kits

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Netball - Skills reflection

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

- Evaluate own performance in Netball skills
- Reflect on application of skills in Netball game
- Value continuous improvement in sports

- Share experiences and feelings about working as a team
- Reflect on application of chest pass, overhead pass, landing, pivoting
- Reflect on dodging and marking skills
- Complete self-assessment table on Netball skills

How can you improve your Netball skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 115
- Reflection journals
- Self-assessment forms

- Self-assessment - Oral questions - Written reflection

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Introduction
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
Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique

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

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

- 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

- 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

Why must fabric be prepared before decoration?
How do you prepare natural dyes for fabric 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
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 121
- Prepared fabric
- Rubber bands
- Dyes
- Gloves

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Pleating technique
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

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
Descant Recorder - Fingering technique
Descant Recorder - Correct fingering demonstration

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

- 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

- 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

- 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

What factors do you consider when appreciating decorated fabrics?
Why is correct fingering important when playing the descant recorder?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 130
- Completed tote bags
- Display boards
- Labels
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 133
- Descant recorders
- Fingering charts

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

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

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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 - 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
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
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)
Verse - Performance techniques

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

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

- 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

- 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 develop an idea into a verse?
What techniques make verse performance effective?

- 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

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

- Written exercises - Observation - Peer evaluation
- 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)
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)
Volleyball - Volleying (execution)

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 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
Volleyball - Skills reflection

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

- Evaluate own performance in Volleyball skills
- Appraise others' efforts in applying serving and volleying skills
- Value continuous improvement in sports

- 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

- 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 do mini games help improve Volleyball skills?
How can you improve your Volleyball skills?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 173
- Volleyballs
- Improvised net
- Cones

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 173
- Volleyballs
- Volleyball court
- Self-assessment forms

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation
- Self-assessment - Peer evaluation - Oral questions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Classification of folk dances

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

- Define folk dance
- Classify folk dances from Kenyan communities
- Show interest in learning about folk dances

- Study pictures showing folk dance performances
- Visit local cultural centre or watch recorded folk dances
- Describe folk dances in terms of age, community, gender, occasion, function and theme
- Name different folk dances from own community

How are folk dances classified?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 175
- Digital devices
- Pictures of folk dances

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

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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

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Kenyan Folk Dance - Background information
Kenyan Folk Dance - Songs and instruments

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
- Musical instruments
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussion

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Kenyan Folk Dance - Costumes and make-up
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:

- Describe costumes and make-up used in folk dance
- Identify appropriate costumes, ornaments and make-up for folk dance
- Appreciate cultural appropriateness in folk dance attire

- 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

- Identify participants in performance: soloists, singers, dancers, instrumentalists
- Describe how performers are dressed and adorned
- Compare costumes, ornaments and make-up from different communities
- Examine theme and how performers express it in performance

- 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 costumes and make-up enhance folk dance performance?
How do dance movements reflect the culture of a community?

- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 178
- Sample costumes
- Make-up materials
- Pictures of folk dancers
- Moran Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 Learner's Book pg. 179
- Resource persons
- Musical instruments
- Open space
- Costumes
- Make-up materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussion
- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

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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

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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