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Basic 7 Creative Arts And Design Term 1 Week 4 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Creative Arts And Design
Class: Basic 7
Component 1
Media and Techniques
Topic: Identify and determine the nature and uses of tools, materials and techniques needed...
| Strand: Visual Arts | Sub-strand: Media and Techniques |
| Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1 Identify and determine the nature and uses of tools, materials and techniques needed for still-life drawing and shading, pattern making and modelling | Content Standard: B7.2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of relevant Visual Arts media and techniques and their application to still-life drawing, shading, pattern making and modelling, Dance and Drama |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can identify the uses of tools, materials and techniques needed for still-life drawing and shading. | T.L.R.(s): Cardboard, Wooden ruler, Starch paste |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Learners answer questions from the previous lesson. E.g. What tools or materials do you think you will be using in drawing?
Learners describe and record relevant tools, materials used in still-life drawing, pattern making and modelling. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Cardboard; Wooden ruler; Starch paste. Learners observe the local examples and use the materials or instruments in the practical design, making, or performance task below.
Guide learners to experiment with tools and materials to test for their suitability in making still-life drawing, pattern making and modelling. Examples of tools: pencil, charcoal, crayon, cutting wire, knife, smooth stones. Examples of materials: paint, pastel, paper, tracing paper, clay, paper pulp, plasticine.
Learners test and classify the tools and materials according to their uses in still-life drawing, pattern making and modelling
Identify techniques needed for still-life drawing and shading. Examples of techniques: direct observation, freehand and outline drawing.
Discuss how to apply the tools, materials and equipment in a safe way when creating still-life drawings, patterns and models.
Apply knowledge and skills acquired in cleaning-up and maintaining tools and materials.
Guide learners on ways of storing of tools, materials and equipment in a sustainable manner. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Learners talk about the steps involved in cleaning-up, maintaining and storing of tools, materials and equipment.
Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. |
Component 2
Media and Techniques
Topic: Identify and demonstrate the various Ghanaian dance/body movements, positions and...
| Strand: Performing Arts | Sub-strand: Media and Techniques |
| Indicator: B7.2.1.3.8 Identify and demonstrate the various Ghanaian dance/body movements, positions and voice projection patterns | Content Standard: B7.2.1.3 Demonstrate understanding and apply media, voice and movement techniques in dance and drama |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can identify and demonstrate the various Ghanaian dance/body movements, positions and voice projection patterns | T.L.R.(s): Atumpan drum, Calabash rattle, Printed photographs of Ghanaian dance poses |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Guide learners to discuss previous experiences and misconceptions in dance and drama.
Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Atumpan drum; Calabash rattle; Printed photographs of Ghanaian dance poses. Learners observe the local examples and use the materials or instruments in the practical design, making, or performance task below.
Help learners explore and discuss the socio-cultural role of the body. Identify and perform basic rhythmic/ theatre games and physical exercises Identify some sounds (voices) and movements of animals and humans. Demonstrate these sounds (voices) and movements with learners
identify and demonstrate types of body profile and dance positions.
Perform basic dance movements and/ or movement patterns of a Ghanaian traditional dance.
Assessment • Learners to observe different animal and human movements in the community for discussion in class. • Learners learn to imitate three different movements of animals and humans. • Take interest in and/or participate in community events. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson. |
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