Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Categories of Creative Arts and Sports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe categories of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Identify the activities that show different categories of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Show interest in learning about the categories of Creative Arts and Sports

- Study pictures of different Creative Arts and Sports activities 
- Discuss what is happening in each picture 
- Identify activities showing Visual Arts, Music and Dance, Drama and Film, and Sports categories 
- Describe the categories of Creative Arts and Sports

How are the categories of Creative Arts and Sports expressed in daily life?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 1 
- Digital devices 
- Pictures showing categories of Creative Arts and Sports

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Categories of Creative Arts and Sports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use digital devices to search for various Creative Arts and Sports videos 
- Identify the categories of Creative Arts and Sports from the videos 
- Express appreciation for the diverse categories of Creative Arts and Sports

- Use digital devices to search and watch videos of activities of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Visit a sports event, music festival, art gallery or theatre (if available) 
- Identify the categories of Creative Arts and Sports observed 
- Write activities in exercise book 
- Group activities in a chart according to categories

What are the distinguishing features of each category of Creative Arts and Sports?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 2 
- Digital devices 
- Internet access

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Group work assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Categories of Creative Arts and Sports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe the styles and techniques used in Visual Arts activities 
- Identify the games played in Sports activities 
- Show interest in exploring different categories of Creative Arts and Sports

- Describe the styles and techniques used in Visual Arts activities 
- Identify the games played in Sports activities 
- Describe the instruments and styles of dance used in Music and Dance 
- Discuss the elements of story in Drama and Film

How do different categories of Creative Arts and Sports serve society?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 3 
- Charts and pictures showing different artistic styles and techniques 
- Reference materials

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Relationships among the categories of Creative Arts and Sports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Outline the relationships among the categories of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Identify how different categories relate to each other 
- Appreciate the interrelationships among Creative Arts and Sports categories

- Study pictures showing different Creative Arts and Sports activities 
- Identify the categories of Creative Arts and Sports observed in the pictures 
- Discuss how the categories relate to each other 
- Explore connections among Creative Arts and Sports

How are the categories of Creative Arts and Sports related?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 4 
- Pictures showing relationships among categories 
- Charts

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Group discussion assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Relationships among the categories of Creative Arts and Sports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Read and analyze a story about relationships among Creative Arts categories 
- Identify relationships among categories from the story 
- Show interest in the interconnectedness of Creative Arts and Sports

- Read a story about integration of different Creative Arts forms 
- Identify the relationship among categories of Creative Arts and Sports according to the story 
- Write main points in exercise book 
- Discuss how creative forms complement each other

Why is it important to understand the relationships among the categories of Creative Arts and Sports?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 5 
- Story text 
- Exercise books

- Observation  - Written assignments  - Reading comprehension assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Making a Collage/photo montage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Define what a collage is 
- Identify materials used to create a collage 
- Show willingness to work with different textured materials

- Study a picture of a collage 
- Identify the type of artwork shown 
- Discuss the materials used to create the artwork 
- Discuss how pictures are pasted in the artwork

What makes a collage unique as an art form?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 5 
- Sample collage works 
- Various textured materials

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Practical assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Making a Collage/photo montage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Gather appropriate materials for creating a collage 
- Create a collage chart on categories of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Demonstrate creativity in arranging materials for a collage

- Gather materials: poster board, glue, scissors, magazines, newspapers, fabric scraps, buttons, yarn, etc. 
- Cut out images and materials related to Creative Arts and Sports 
- Arrange them on poster board according to categories 
- Paste the images creatively, overlapping some areas for visual interest

How can a collage effectively represent the different categories of Creative Arts and Sports?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 6 
- Large poster board 
- Glue, scissors 
- Magazines, newspapers 
- Fabric scraps, buttons, yarn
- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 7 
- Completed collages 
- Display area 
- Evaluation forms

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Creative process assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify elements of a story from a given text 
- Describe the characters, setting, plot and theme from the story 
- Show interest in analyzing story elements

- Read a story about Max and his journey to healthy living 
- Identify the characters in the story 
- Discuss the place and time when the story happened 
- Analyze the flow of activities in the story 
- Discuss the lesson learned from the story

How do the elements of a story work together to deliver a message?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 8 
- Story text 
- Reference materials on story elements

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments  - Reading comprehension assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Define the main elements of a story 
- Identify main and supporting characters in a story 
- Appreciate how characters contribute to story development

- Discuss character as an element of a story 
- Identify main character and supporting characters 
- Write brief descriptions of each character 
- Explain their roles in the story 
- Read a storybook or watch a narrative performance to identify characters

What makes characters essential to a story?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 9 
- Storybooks 
- Video recordings of narrative performances 
- Character analysis worksheets

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments  - Analysis exercises

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Define the main elements of a story 
- Identify main and supporting characters in a story 
- Appreciate how characters contribute to story development

- Discuss character as an element of a story 
- Identify main character and supporting characters 
- Write brief descriptions of each character 
- Explain their roles in the story 
- Read a storybook or watch a narrative performance to identify characters

What makes characters essential to a story?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 9 
- Storybooks 
- Video recordings of narrative performances 
- Character analysis worksheets

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments  - Analysis exercises

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe setting as an element of a story 
- Analyze the plot structure of a story 
- Show interest in how story elements enhance storytelling

- Discuss setting as where and when the story takes place 
- Identify time, place, and environmental details 
- Draw or describe the setting of a story 
- Discuss how the setting affects the story 
- Analyze plot as sequence of events (beginning, middle, end) 
- Identify theme as central idea of the story

How does the setting influence the development of a story?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 10 
- Drawing materials 
- Sample stories with different settings 
- Plot diagrams

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Drawing assessment  - Plot analysis exercises

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe setting as an element of a story 
- Analyze the plot structure of a story 
- Show interest in how story elements enhance storytelling

- Discuss setting as where and when the story takes place 
- Identify time, place, and environmental details 
- Draw or describe the setting of a story 
- Discuss how the setting affects the story 
- Analyze plot as sequence of events (beginning, middle, end) 
- Identify theme as central idea of the story

How does the setting influence the development of a story?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 10 
- Drawing materials 
- Sample stories with different settings 
- Plot diagrams

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Drawing assessment  - Plot analysis exercises

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Listen attentively to a story 
- Identify the elements in the story 
- Appreciate storytelling as an art form

- Listen to the story about the Gruffalo 
- Identify the characters in the story 
- Discuss the place and time when the story happened 
- Analyze what happens in the story 
- Determine the lesson of the story

How do different story elements contribute to the overall message?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 11 
- Audio/video of the Gruffalo story 
- Story analysis worksheets 
- Digital devices

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Listening comprehension assessment  - Story analysis assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Listen attentively to a story 
- Identify the elements in the story 
- Appreciate storytelling as an art form

- Listen to the story about the Gruffalo 
- Identify the characters in the story 
- Discuss the place and time when the story happened 
- Analyze what happens in the story 
- Determine the lesson of the story

How do different story elements contribute to the overall message?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 11 
- Audio/video of the Gruffalo story 
- Story analysis worksheets 
- Digital devices

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Listening comprehension assessment  - Story analysis assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Define strength and coordination as components of physical fitness 
- Identify exercises that develop strength and coordination 
- Show interest in fitness activities

- Define strength and coordination 
- Observe pictures of learners performing different exercises 
- Identify exercises that develop strength and coordination 
- Name other exercises that develop these fitness components 
- Watch videos showcasing coordination and strength exercises

How do coordination and strength contribute to overall fitness?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 11 
- Pictures showing strength and coordination exercises 
- Digital devices 
- Videos on fitness exercises

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments  - Practical assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate push-ups as a strength exercise 
- Perform wall tossing as a coordination exercise 
- Show willingness to participate in fitness activities

- Demonstrate push-ups for developing strength 
- Practice correct push-up technique 
- Demonstrate wall tossing for developing coordination 
- Practice wall tossing technique alternating hands 
- Perform multiple sets of each exercise

What safety considerations are important when performing fitness exercises?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 12 
- Open space for exercises 
- Small balls for wall tossing 
- Wall for tossing exercises 
- Exercise mats

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Performance assessment  - Peer assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate push-ups as a strength exercise 
- Perform wall tossing as a coordination exercise 
- Show willingness to participate in fitness activities

- Demonstrate push-ups for developing strength 
- Practice correct push-up technique 
- Demonstrate wall tossing for developing coordination 
- Practice wall tossing technique alternating hands 
- Perform multiple sets of each exercise

What safety considerations are important when performing fitness exercises?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 12 
- Open space for exercises 
- Small balls for wall tossing 
- Wall for tossing exercises 
- Exercise mats

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Performance assessment  - Peer assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate push-ups as a strength exercise 
- Perform wall tossing as a coordination exercise 
- Show willingness to participate in fitness activities

- Demonstrate push-ups for developing strength 
- Practice correct push-up technique 
- Demonstrate wall tossing for developing coordination 
- Practice wall tossing technique alternating hands 
- Perform multiple sets of each exercise

What safety considerations are important when performing fitness exercises?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 12 
- Open space for exercises 
- Small balls for wall tossing 
- Wall for tossing exercises 
- Exercise mats

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Performance assessment  - Peer assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate jumping rope as a coordination exercise 
- Perform jumping jacks for coordination 
- Appreciate the importance of regular exercise

- Demonstrate jumping rope technique 
- Practice jumping rope focusing on hand-foot coordination 
- Demonstrate jumping jacks 
- Practice jumping jacks focusing on leg and hand coordination 
- Maintain steady pace during exercises

How can coordination exercises improve daily activities?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 13 
- Jump ropes 
- Open space for exercises 
- Exercise mats 
- Timing devices

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Performance assessment  - Coordination assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate jumping rope as a coordination exercise 
- Perform jumping jacks for coordination 
- Appreciate the importance of regular exercise

- Demonstrate jumping rope technique 
- Practice jumping rope focusing on hand-foot coordination 
- Demonstrate jumping jacks 
- Practice jumping jacks focusing on leg and hand coordination 
- Maintain steady pace during exercises

How can coordination exercises improve daily activities?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 13 
- Jump ropes 
- Open space for exercises 
- Exercise mats 
- Timing devices

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Performance assessment  - Coordination assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Note values and their rest

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify the treble staff and treble clef 
- Draw the treble clef correctly 
- Show interest in music notation

- Study the treble staff with five horizontal lines and four spaces 
- Identify the treble clef sign 
- Discuss instruments that use the treble clef 
- Practice drawing the treble clef 
- Draw treble clefs on given staff

Why is the treble staff important in music notation?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 14 
- Charts showing the treble staff 
- Music manuscript paper 
- Examples of treble clef notation

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Drawing assessment  - Written exercises

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Time signature

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

- Identify time signature in a rhythmic pattern
- Explain the purpose of time signature in music
- Show interest in understanding musical notation

- Clap two-beat rhythm while saying 1-2, 1-2
- Observe and discuss time signature in written music
- Identify parts and symbols in a rhythmic pattern
- Write rhythmic patterns on a treble staff in 2/4 time

What constitutes rhythm in music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 38
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Digital resources with audio examples

- Oral questioning - Written exercises - Practical demonstrations

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Time signature

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

- Identify time signature in a rhythmic pattern
- Explain the purpose of time signature in music
- Show interest in understanding musical notation

- Clap two-beat rhythm while saying 1-2, 1-2
- Observe and discuss time signature in written music
- Identify parts and symbols in a rhythmic pattern
- Write rhythmic patterns on a treble staff in 2/4 time

What constitutes rhythm in music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 38
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Digital resources with audio examples

- Oral questioning - Written exercises - Practical demonstrations

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Time signature

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

- Write rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Group notes correctly in 2/4 time
- Appreciate the importance of time signature in music

- Practice writing different rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Group notes correctly according to time signature
- Sing songs in 2/4 time with guidance from teacher

How does time signature guide musicians in counting beats?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 39
- Staff paper
- Charts with examples of rhythmic patterns

- Written exercises - Practical demonstrations - Performance assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Time signature

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

- Write rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Group notes correctly in 2/4 time
- Appreciate the importance of time signature in music

- Practice writing different rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Group notes correctly according to time signature
- Sing songs in 2/4 time with guidance from teacher

How does time signature guide musicians in counting beats?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 39
- Staff paper
- Charts with examples of rhythmic patterns

- Written exercises - Practical demonstrations - Performance assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Repetition of note values and rests

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

- Identify note values and their equivalent rests
- Explain the concept of repetition in rhythmic patterns
- Show interest in creating rhythmic patterns

- Study note values (minim, crotchet, pair of quavers) and their rests
- Identify where repetition is used in rhythmic patterns
- Clap rhythmic patterns with note repetition
- Create simple rhythms by repeating patterns of crotchets and quavers

How does repetition create structure in music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 40
- Charts showing note values and rests
- Audio examples of rhythmic patterns

- Observation - Practical exercises - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Repetition of note values and rests

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

- Identify note values and their equivalent rests
- Explain the concept of repetition in rhythmic patterns
- Show interest in creating rhythmic patterns

- Study note values (minim, crotchet, pair of quavers) and their rests
- Identify where repetition is used in rhythmic patterns
- Clap rhythmic patterns with note repetition
- Create simple rhythms by repeating patterns of crotchets and quavers

How does repetition create structure in music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 40
- Charts showing note values and rests
- Audio examples of rhythmic patterns

- Observation - Practical exercises - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Repetition of note values and rests

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

- Recite French rhythm names for different note values
- Use French rhythm names while clapping patterns
- Show confidence in rhythmic recitation

- Study French rhythm names for different note values (taa-aa-aa-aa, taa-aa, taa, ta-te)
- Practice reciting French rhythm names while clapping
- Read and perform rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names

How do French rhythm names help in learning rhythm?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 41
- Charts showing note values with French rhythm names
- Audio examples of rhythm patterns

- Oral recitation - Practical assessment - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Repetition of note values and rests

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

- Recite French rhythm names for different note values
- Use French rhythm names while clapping patterns
- Show confidence in rhythmic recitation

- Study French rhythm names for different note values (taa-aa-aa-aa, taa-aa, taa, ta-te)
- Practice reciting French rhythm names while clapping
- Read and perform rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names

How do French rhythm names help in learning rhythm?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 41
- Charts showing note values with French rhythm names
- Audio examples of rhythm patterns

- Oral recitation - Practical assessment - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Variation of note values and rests

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

- Describe how variation of note values creates interest in music
- Analyze rhythmic patterns with varied note values
- Develop appreciation for variety in musical composition

- Study rhythmic patterns with varied note values
- Discuss how variation creates interest in rhythmic patterns
- Clap rhythmic patterns with varied note values
- Write a rhythm pattern using a combination of minims, crotchets and quavers

How does variation of note values make music more interesting?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 41
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Audio examples of varied rhythms

- Oral questioning - Written exercises - Practical demonstrations

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Body movements

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

- Demonstrate rhythmic patterns through body movements
- Coordinate body movements with rhythmic patterns
- Show enthusiasm in rhythmic body movements

- Clap hands for quavers and tap knees for crotchets
- Create rhythms combining clapping, stomping and tapping
- Perform body percussion to accompany rhythmic patterns
- Coordinate body movements with counting

How can body movements help in feeling and expressing rhythm?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 42
- Charts with rhythmic patterns
- Audio examples of rhythms

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Body movements

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

- Demonstrate rhythmic patterns through body movements
- Coordinate body movements with rhythmic patterns
- Show enthusiasm in rhythmic body movements

- Clap hands for quavers and tap knees for crotchets
- Create rhythms combining clapping, stomping and tapping
- Perform body percussion to accompany rhythmic patterns
- Coordinate body movements with counting

How can body movements help in feeling and expressing rhythm?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 42
- Charts with rhythmic patterns
- Audio examples of rhythms

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Body movements

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

- Demonstrate rhythmic patterns through body movements
- Coordinate body movements with rhythmic patterns
- Show enthusiasm in rhythmic body movements

- Clap hands for quavers and tap knees for crotchets
- Create rhythms combining clapping, stomping and tapping
- Perform body percussion to accompany rhythmic patterns
- Coordinate body movements with counting

How can body movements help in feeling and expressing rhythm?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 42
- Charts with rhythmic patterns
- Audio examples of rhythms

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - French rhythm names

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

- Apply French rhythm names to more complex patterns
- Create rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names
- Show confidence in rhythmic performance

- Practice more complex rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names
- Create original patterns and recite using French rhythm names
- Perform in pairs or small groups
- Give feedback on each other's performances

Why are standardized rhythm syllables important in music education?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 43
- Charts with rhythm patterns
- Audio examples
- Percussion instruments if available

- Performance assessment - Peer evaluation - Creative composition

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Outline factors to consider in creating rhythmic patterns
- Begin composing four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Show creativity in rhythmic composition

- Discuss factors to consider when composing rhythmic patterns
- Begin composing 4-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Use combination of minims, crotchets, quavers and their rests
- Ensure each bar has exactly two beats

What makes a good rhythmic pattern?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 44
- Staff paper
- Examples of well-composed rhythmic patterns

- Written compositions - Individual assessment - Peer review

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Complete four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Apply principles of repetition and variation in composition
- Appreciate the process of musical composition

- Complete 4-bar rhythmic compositions in 2/4 time
- Apply repetition and variation techniques
- Clap the composed rhythmic patterns
- Recite using French rhythm names while clapping

How can repetition and variation be balanced in rhythmic composition?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 45
- Staff paper
- Previous lesson's composition work

- Written compositions - Practical performance - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Complete four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Apply principles of repetition and variation in composition
- Appreciate the process of musical composition

- Complete 4-bar rhythmic compositions in 2/4 time
- Apply repetition and variation techniques
- Clap the composed rhythmic patterns
- Recite using French rhythm names while clapping

How can repetition and variation be balanced in rhythmic composition?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 45
- Staff paper
- Previous lesson's composition work

- Written compositions - Practical performance - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Complete four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Apply principles of repetition and variation in composition
- Appreciate the process of musical composition

- Complete 4-bar rhythmic compositions in 2/4 time
- Apply repetition and variation techniques
- Clap the composed rhythmic patterns
- Recite using French rhythm names while clapping

How can repetition and variation be balanced in rhythmic composition?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 45
- Staff paper
- Previous lesson's composition work

- Written compositions - Practical performance - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Dictation and sight reading

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

- Write rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time from dictation
- Sight read rhythmic patterns on monotone
- Appreciate rhythmic patterns created by self and others

- Listen to and write rhythmic patterns from dictation
- Practice sight reading various rhythmic patterns
- Perform composed rhythmic patterns
- Share and perform each other's compositions

How does dictation and sight reading develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 46-47
- Staff paper
- Audio examples
- Composed patterns

- Dictation exercises - Sight reading assessment - Performance evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Dictation and sight reading

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

- Write rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time from dictation
- Sight read rhythmic patterns on monotone
- Appreciate rhythmic patterns created by self and others

- Listen to and write rhythmic patterns from dictation
- Practice sight reading various rhythmic patterns
- Perform composed rhythmic patterns
- Share and perform each other's compositions

How does dictation and sight reading develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 46-47
- Staff paper
- Audio examples
- Composed patterns

- Dictation exercises - Sight reading assessment - Performance evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify qualities of a good melody
- Analyze melodic contour in familiar tunes
- Show interest in melodic structure

- Study characteristics of a good melody (singable, identifiable shape/contour, symmetry)
- Analyze stepwise motion and leaps in "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
- Discuss melodic contour as pattern of rising and falling pitches
- Identify starting and ending notes in familiar melodies

What attributes contribute to a good melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 57
- Charts with notated familiar tunes
- Audio examples of melodies
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify qualities of a good melody
- Analyze melodic contour in familiar tunes
- Show interest in melodic structure

- Study characteristics of a good melody (singable, identifiable shape/contour, symmetry)
- Analyze stepwise motion and leaps in "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
- Discuss melodic contour as pattern of rising and falling pitches
- Identify starting and ending notes in familiar melodies

What attributes contribute to a good melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 57
- Charts with notated familiar tunes
- Audio examples of melodies
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify symmetry in melodic phrases
- Analyze qualities of good melodies in songs
- Appreciate structural elements in melody

- Sing "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Focus on melodic characteristics while singing
- Identify qualities in the melody (singable, shape, symmetry, start/end notes)
- Discuss what makes favorite songs melodically appealing

How does symmetry create balance in a melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 58
- Notated song "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Audio recording of the song
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Performance assessment - Written analysis

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify symmetry in melodic phrases
- Analyze qualities of good melodies in songs
- Appreciate structural elements in melody

- Sing "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Focus on melodic characteristics while singing
- Identify qualities in the melody (singable, shape, symmetry, start/end notes)
- Discuss what makes favorite songs melodically appealing

How does symmetry create balance in a melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 58
- Notated song "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Audio recording of the song
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Performance assessment - Written analysis

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Compose melodies orally using sol-fa notes
- Use instruments to find starting pitches
- Show creativity in melodic improvisation

- Compose melodies by singing them orally
- Use sol-fa notes drmfsl td'
- Use piano, recorder or other Western instrument for reference pitches
- Experiment with different note combinations
- Follow stepwise motion after leaps

How do composers begin the process of creating melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 59
- Keyboard/piano
- Recorder or other melodic instruments
- Staff paper

- Oral composition - Performance assessment - Creative process observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Apply correct time and key signatures
- Show attention to detail in music notation

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Use treble staff with proper C major key signature
- Apply 2/4 time signature correctly
- Experiment with different note durations
- Write sol-fa notation under notes

How does notation help preserve musical ideas?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 60
- Staff paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference melodies in C major

- Written work - Notation accuracy check - Individual assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Apply correct time and key signatures
- Show attention to detail in music notation

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Use treble staff with proper C major key signature
- Apply 2/4 time signature correctly
- Experiment with different note durations
- Write sol-fa notation under notes

How does notation help preserve musical ideas?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 60
- Staff paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference melodies in C major

- Written work - Notation accuracy check - Individual assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Apply correct time and key signatures
- Show attention to detail in music notation

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Use treble staff with proper C major key signature
- Apply 2/4 time signature correctly
- Experiment with different note durations
- Write sol-fa notation under notes

How does notation help preserve musical ideas?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 60
- Staff paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference melodies in C major

- Written work - Notation accuracy check - Individual assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Analyze example melodies for good qualities
- Begin creating four-bar melodies in C major
- Show creativity in melodic composition

- Study example melodies to identify qualities of good composition
- Begin creating original 4-bar melodies in C major
- Apply principles of good melody construction
- Ensure melodies have proper beginning and ending notes

How do composers balance predictability and surprise in melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 61
- Staff paper
- Example melodies
- Keyboard/piano for reference

- Written composition - Creativity assessment - Individual feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Complete four-bar melodies in C major
- Perform created melodies
- Show confidence in performance

- Finish creating 4-bar melodies in C major
- Perform completed compositions using voice or instruments
- Give and receive feedback on melodic compositions
- Make revisions based on feedback

How can feedback help improve melodic compositions?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 61
- Staff paper
- Composed melodies
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Composition assessment - Performance evaluation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Sight read composed melodies
- Complete unfinished melodies
- Show awareness of melodic structure

- Practice sight reading composed melodies
- Complete given unfinished melodies by writing missing bars
- Ensure completed melodies follow principles of good composition
- Perform completed melodies

How does sight reading help develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 62
- Staff paper
- Unfinished melodies for completion
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Sight reading assessment - Composition evaluation - Performance skills

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Sight read composed melodies
- Complete unfinished melodies
- Show awareness of melodic structure

- Practice sight reading composed melodies
- Complete given unfinished melodies by writing missing bars
- Ensure completed melodies follow principles of good composition
- Perform completed melodies

How does sight reading help develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 62
- Staff paper
- Unfinished melodies for completion
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Sight reading assessment - Composition evaluation - Performance skills

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Sight read composed melodies
- Complete unfinished melodies
- Show awareness of melodic structure

- Practice sight reading composed melodies
- Complete given unfinished melodies by writing missing bars
- Ensure completed melodies follow principles of good composition
- Perform completed melodies

How does sight reading help develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 62
- Staff paper
- Unfinished melodies for completion
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Sight reading assessment - Composition evaluation - Performance skills

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Present final melodic compositions
- Appreciate melodies created by self and others
- Enjoy creating melodies in C major

- Perform final versions of all composed melodies
- Share compositions with class
- Give positive feedback on others' compositions
- Discuss what makes some melodies more memorable than others

What makes a melody memorable and effective?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 63
- Completed compositions
- Voice, recorder or other instruments
- Performance space

- Final performance assessment - Peer feedback - Overall composition evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Present final melodic compositions
- Appreciate melodies created by self and others
- Enjoy creating melodies in C major

- Perform final versions of all composed melodies
- Share compositions with class
- Give positive feedback on others' compositions
- Discuss what makes some melodies more memorable than others

What makes a melody memorable and effective?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 63
- Completed compositions
- Voice, recorder or other instruments
- Performance space

- Final performance assessment - Peer feedback - Overall composition evaluation