Creating and Executing

Melody - Introduction to melody in music
Melody - Creating pitched percussion instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Understand what melody is
- Identify melodies in songs
- Show interest in melodic music

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to various songs and identify their melodies
- Discuss how melodies make songs memorable
- Learn that melodies can be varied to avoid boredom

1. What is melody in music? 2. How can melodies be made interesting?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 41
- Audio recordings
- Musical instruments
- Song charts
- Glass bottles
- Water
- Spoons
- Safety equipment

- Aural tests - Oral questions - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Creating desired pitches with water bottles
Melody - Using improvised instruments to create melodies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Adjust water levels to achieve desired pitches
- Distinguish between high and low pitches
- Show precision in pitch adjustment

The learner is guided to:
- Experiment with different water levels in bottles
- Adjust water levels with teacher assistance until desired pitches achieved
- Test and compare pitches from different bottles

How does water level affect pitch?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 42
- Water bottles at different levels
- Spoons
- Funnels
- Measuring containers
- Improvised water bottle instruments
- Recording devices

- Practical tests - Aural tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Learning melodies through singing
Melody - Understanding ways to vary melodies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Sing familiar song "Twinkle, twinkle, little star"
- Follow melody accurately
- Appreciate singing for melody learning

The learner is guided to:
- Sing song "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" in groups
- Focus on singing melody accurately
- Use digital device to record performance

How can we learn melodies better?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 42
- Song charts
- Digital recording devices
- Audio recordings
- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Digital devices
- Variation examples

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Composing simple melodies
Melody - Applying dynamics in performance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Create own melodic patterns using water bottles
- Record created melodies
- Show creativity in melody composition

The learner is guided to:
- Use improvised pitched percussion to create melodic patterns individually
- Experiment with different note combinations
- Practice created melodies for performance

What makes a good melody?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Water bottle instruments
- Spoons
- Recording devices
- Improvised instruments
- Dynamic symbols charts

- Practical tests - Aural tests - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Melody - Applying tempo in performance
Melody - Presenting created melodies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply performance directions of fast and slow
- Vary speed in melodic performance
- Value tempo variation in music

The learner is guided to:
- Learn about fast (allegro) and slow (adagio) tempos
- Perform created melodic patterns applying fast and slow directions
- Practice tempo changes in performance

How does speed change the feeling of music?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Improvised instruments
- Tempo charts
- Metronome or drum
- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Performance space
- Recording devices

- Practical tests - Aural tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Documenting melodic creations
Melody - Exploring different melodic variations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Record performances using digital devices
- Review recorded performances
- Provide feedback on performances

The learner is guided to:
- Use phones or digital cameras to record each group's performance
- Watch and listen to recorded performances
- Comment about each group's performance constructively

Why is it useful to record our performances?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Digital recording devices
- Playback equipment
- Assessment forms
- Song books
- Improvised instruments
- Recording devices

- Self-assessment - Peer assessment - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Evaluating melodic competence
Melody - Reflecting on melody learning

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of melody concepts
- Create and perform melodies competently
- Show appreciation for melodic music

The learner is guided to:
- Complete practical assessment creating and performing melody
- Apply performance directions appropriately
- Complete self and peer assessment using rubrics

How well have I understood melody and variation?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Assessment rubrics
- All instruments
- Recording devices
- Discussion guides
- Reflection forms
- Student portfolios

- Practical tests - Self-assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Introduction to weaving technique
Weaving - Recognizing materials and colors in weaving

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Understand weaving as interlacing threads
- Identify woven items in environment
- Show interest in weaving

The learner is guided to:
- Learn that weaving involves passing one set of threads over and under another
- Look at pictures of woven items (clothes, baskets, mats)
- Discuss uses of woven items

1. What is weaving? 2. Which items around us are woven?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Pictures of woven items
- Sample woven materials
- Weaving charts
- Various woven items
- Pictures
- Sample materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Learning weaving through observation
Weaving - Learning warp and weft

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Watch videos showing plain weave technique
- Understand the weaving process
- Show interest in learning weaving

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital devices to watch videos showing how to weave plain weave
- Observe interlacing technique demonstrated
- Discuss steps in plain weaving process

How is a plain weave made?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Weaving demonstration videos
- Plain weave samples
- Weaving charts
- Thread samples

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Gathering weaving materials
Weaving - Creating paper loom by cutting slits

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Collect papers of different colors
- Select appropriate papers for weaving
- Show responsibility in material collection

The learner is guided to:
- Collect different colored papers from environment
- Sort papers by color and quality
- Ensure papers are suitable for cutting and weaving

Where can we find suitable papers for weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 45
- Various colored papers
- Collection bags
- Storage containers
- Paper
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Scissors or blades

- Observation - Practical tests - Fieldwork reports

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Preparing strips for interlacing
Weaving - Interlacing first strips

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Draw lines 2cm apart on colored paper
- Cut paper strips neatly
- Show precision in cutting

The learner is guided to:
- Use different colored paper from weaving frame
- Draw lines 2cm apart on paper
- Cut along lines to create paper strips

Why should strips be the same width?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 46
- Colored papers
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Prepared frames
- Paper strips
- Work tables

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Building up woven pattern
Weaving - Finishing plain paper weave

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Continue interlacing strips in alternating pattern
- Press strips close together
- Create tight weave

The learner is guided to:
- Interlace second strip alternating over/under from first strip
- Press strips close together after weaving each line to make firm
- Continue weaving toward end of frame

Why do we press strips close together?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Weaving in progress
- Paper strips
- Work tables
- Nearly complete weaving
- Glue
- Cloth for wiping

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Making plain weave in two colors
Weaving - Creating weaves with different color combinations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Create plain paper weave using two colors
- Alternate colors for visual effect
- Appreciate color combination in weaving

The learner is guided to:
- Select two contrasting colored papers
- Use one color for frame and another for strips
- Complete weaving following plain weave pattern

How do colors affect the appearance of weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Two colored papers
- Weaving materials
- Glue
- Papers of various colors
- Color charts

- Practical tests - Showcase - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Presenting woven work
Weaving - Using weaving in daily life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Display completed plain weaves
- Discuss techniques and challenges
- Value peer feedback

The learner is guided to:
- Showcase plain weaves to peers
- Ask peers to comment on their work
- Discuss what they learned about weaving

How can we improve our weaving skills?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Completed weaves
- Display boards
- Pins or tape
- Weaving samples
- Papers
- Take-home instructions

- Showcase - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing
Performing and Displaying
Performing and Displaying
Performing and Displaying

Weaving - Evaluating weaving skills
Rounds - Aurally identify a round performance
Rounds - Performance techniques
Rounds - Clarity of words

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in plain paper weaving
- Create neat plain weave in two colors
- Show appreciation for weaving technique

The learner is guided to:
- Complete final weaving project for assessment
- Complete self and peer assessment using rubrics
- Reflect on weaving skills learned

How well have I mastered plain paper weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Assessment rubrics
- All weaving materials
- Display area
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 62
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Video clips of round performances
- Charts showing performance techniques
- Audio recordings
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Flashcards with round lyrics
- Digital recording devices
- Mirrors for articulation practice

- Practical tests - Self-assessment - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Entries and keeping to own part
Rounds - Singing "Row, row, row your boat"
Rounds - Describing messages in rounds
Rounds - Learning new rounds

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Enter at the correct time when performing rounds
- Maintain own part throughout the performance
- Appreciate teamwork in round performances

- Practice timing entries in groups
- Listen carefully to maintain own part
- Work collaboratively to perform rounds with correct entries

1. How do we know when to enter in a round? 2. Why is it important to keep to your part?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Visual entry cue cards
- Digital metronome or timing device
- Round song sheets
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Song lyrics charts
- Digital audio of the round
- Visual aids showing group entries
- Collection of round recordings
- Chart paper for message mapping
- Digital devices for research
- Internet access
- Music books with rounds
- Digital devices
- Cultural music resources

- Group performance - Observation - Peer feedback

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Recording round performances
Rounds - Performance techniques accuracy
Rounds - Performance techniques gestures and expressions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Record round performances using digital devices
- Review recorded performances for improvement
- Appreciate technology in learning music

- Use digital devices to record group performances
- Watch and critique recorded performances
- Identify areas for improvement from recordings

1. How does recording help us improve? 2. What should we listen for when reviewing recordings?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Digital cameras or phones
- Playback devices
- Evaluation checklists
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 62
- Pitched instruments
- Tuning apps or devices
- Metronome
- Mirrors for practice
- Video examples of expressive performances
- Digital recording devices

- Performance review - Self-assessment - Peer critique

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Group performance practice
Rounds - Message interpretation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Work collaboratively in groups to perform rounds
- Coordinate entries and exits with group members
- Enjoy cooperative musical performance

- Form performance groups of equal size
- Practice entering at designated points
- Rehearse maintaining parts while groups overlap

1. How do we coordinate with our group? 2. What makes a group performance successful?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Open performance space
- Entry cue cards
- Digital timer or metronome
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Round lyrics sheets
- Chart paper for analysis
- Cultural context resources

- Group performance - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Creating round collections
Rounds - Round performance for events

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Collect rounds from different sources
- Organize rounds into a portfolio
- Value preserving musical heritage

- Research rounds from various communities
- Document rounds in written or recorded form
- Create a class collection of rounds

1. Why should we collect and preserve rounds? 2. How can we organize our round collection?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Research materials
- Portfolio folders
- Digital storage devices
- Recording equipment
- Performance space
- Sound amplification if available
- Program materials
- Evaluation forms

- Portfolio assessment - Documentation review - Practical demonstration

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Peer teaching of rounds
Rounds - Rounds from different cultures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Teach a round to peers
- Give clear instructions for learning rounds
- Value sharing musical knowledge

- Prepare to teach a simple round to classmates
- Demonstrate effective teaching methods
- Guide peers through learning a new round

1. How can we teach rounds effectively? 2. What should we explain to help others learn?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Teaching aids
- Song sheets
- Digital devices for demonstration
- Internet resources
- Cultural music collections
- World music recordings
- Reference books

- Teaching observation - Peer evaluation - Learning outcomes assessment

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Rounds performance assessment
Rounds - Round performance celebration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate all learned performance techniques
- Perform rounds accurately and expressively
- Reflect on personal progress in round singing

- Perform selected rounds for assessment
- Apply all performance techniques learned
- Self-assess and receive peer feedback

1. What have we learned about performing rounds? 2. How have we improved in our performances?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 62-64
- Assessment rubrics
- Recording devices
- Peer evaluation forms
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Performance venue
- Digital recording equipment
- Reflection journals
- Certificates of participation

- Performance assessment - Self-assessment - Peer assessment - Teacher observation

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Identifying galloping movement
Galloping - Galloping in different directions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define galloping as a movement skill
- Identify galloping from pictures and demonstrations
- Show interest in learning galloping

- Observe pictures of galloping movement
- Discuss the stepping and sliding action
- Identify body parts used in galloping

1. What is galloping? 2. How do we move when galloping?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 65
- Pictures showing galloping
- Open safe space
- Visual aids
- Directional markers
- Open play area
- Demonstration videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical identification

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Performing galloping forward
Galloping - Galloping to the right and left

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Perform galloping forward correctly
- Step off with preferred foot and slide with the other
- Enjoy galloping for physical fitness

- Practice stepping forward with preferred foot
- Slide the other foot to follow behind
- Swing bent arms forward while galloping

1. How do we gallop forward? 2. Which foot do you prefer to lead with?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Flat open ground
- Field markers
- Safe play area
- Improvised ropes
- Flat ground
- Directional markers

- Practical performance - Observation - Self-assessment

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Demonstrating galloping
Galloping - Practising galloping with cones

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate galloping to peers
- Give feedback on peer demonstrations
- Value constructive feedback in learning

- Work in pairs taking turns to demonstrate
- Mark play area for safe galloping practice
- Provide constructive feedback to partners

1. How can we help each other improve? 2. What makes a good demonstration?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Field markers
- Open safe area
- Peer evaluation forms
- Cones or markers
- Open play area
- Measuring tape

- Peer assessment - Practical demonstration - Feedback discussion

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping along marked lines
Galloping - Galloping in patterns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Gallop to the left along a marked line
- Gallop to the right along a marked line
- Appreciate following pathways while galloping

- Mark a straight line at the center of play area
- Stand along the marked line
- Practice galloping to left and right of the line

1. How does the line help guide our galloping? 2. What is the difference between left and right galloping?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Chalk or rope for lines
- Flat open ground
- Field markers
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Pattern markers
- Open play area
- Visual pathway guides

- Practical demonstration - Observation - Peer feedback

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Curved and circular galloping
Galloping - Galloping race game

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Gallop following curved pathways
- Gallop following circular pathways
- Enjoy combining different pathways

- Mark curved pathways using field markers
- Practice galloping along curved paths
- Practice galloping in circular formations

1. How do we maintain balance on curved paths? 2. What patterns can we combine?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Curved pathway markers
- Flat safe ground
- Pattern diagrams
- Hula hoops
- Field markers
- Flat open field
- Starting line markers

- Practical demonstration - Balance assessment - Pattern execution

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Providing peer feedback
Galloping - Singing while galloping

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Observe peer galloping performances
- Provide constructive feedback
- Value peer assessment in learning

- Watch peers perform galloping activities
- Use observation checklist to assess performance
- Give helpful feedback for improvement

1. What should we look for when observing galloping? 2. How can we give helpful feedback?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Peer assessment forms
- Observation checklists
- Open performance area
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Song lyrics
- Digital music player
- Open safe space

- Peer assessment - Feedback quality review - Observation skills

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping assessment
Galloping - Galloping performance celebration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate galloping in all directions
- Show proper galloping technique
- Reflect on galloping skill development

- Perform galloping in forward, backward, left and right directions
- Demonstrate galloping in different patterns
- Complete self and peer assessment

1. What have we learned about galloping? 2. Which direction do you gallop best?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Assessment rubrics
- Open safe area
- Peer evaluation forms
- Performance space
- Reflection journals
- Achievement certificates

- Practical assessment - Self-assessment - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Identifying toys made by assemblage
Sculpture - Materials for assemblage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define assemblage as a sculpture technique
- Identify toys and dolls made by assemblage
- Appreciate assemblage as an art form

- Observe pictures of toys and dolls made by assemblage
- Watch videos showing assemblage techniques
- Discuss materials used in assemblage

1. What is assemblage? 2. What toys can be made using assemblage?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 69
- Pictures of assembled toys
- Digital devices
- Video links on assemblage
- Sample joining materials
- Collected recyclable materials
- Material sorting containers

- Observation - Oral questions - Video analysis

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Collecting materials for assemblage
Sculpture - Making a toy car

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Collect appropriate materials for toy making
- Sort materials according to use
- Show responsibility in material collection

- Collect recyclable materials from the environment
- Sort materials for different toy parts
- Organize materials for safe storage

1. Where can we find materials for toy making? 2. How should we sort our materials?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 69
- Collection bags
- Sorting containers
- Storage boxes
- Safety gloves
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Carton boxes
- Wires and strings
- Bottle caps for tyres
- Scissors and cutting tools

- Collection effort - Sorting accuracy - Material organization

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Completing a toy car
Sculpture - Making a doll

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Fix tyres on the toy car
- Attach pulling mechanisms
- Value completing creative projects

- Fix tyres using wire through holes
- Attach string for pulling the car
- Test the toy car functionality

1. How do we make the car move? 2. What makes a toy functional?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Assembled car bodies
- Wire for axles
- Strings
- Testing surface
- Maize cobs or sticks
- Cloth pieces
- Wires and threads
- Joining materials

- Functionality testing - Assembly completion - Problem-solving observation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Adding doll features
Sculpture - Improving toys with decorations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Wrap doll shapes with appropriate materials
- Add decorative elements to dolls
- Appreciate attention to detail

- Wrap the doll shape using clothes or banana fibers
- Add features like eyes, nose, and mouth
- Create hair using appropriate materials

1. How do features make the doll look realistic? 2. What materials work best for different features?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Wrapping materials
- Decorative items
- Paints or markers
- Stitching materials
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Paint and brushes
- Decorative materials
- Small item attachments
- Adhesives

- Detail assessment - Creativity evaluation - Completion observation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Playing with assembled toys
Sculpture - Making toys at home

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Use assembled toys for play
- Sing songs while playing with toys
- Enjoy toys created through assemblage

- Play with completed toys and dolls
- Sing songs related to play activities
- Share toys with peers for enjoyment

1. How can we use our toys for play? 2. What songs suit our toy play?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Completed toys and dolls
- Play space
- Song lyrics
- Safe play area
- Home project guidelines
- Material collection list
- Safety reminders

- Play observation - Social interaction - Enjoyment assessment

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Displaying assembled toys
Sculpture - Evaluating toy assemblage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Prepare toys for display
- Present toys to peers
- Appreciate own and others' creations

- Organize toys for class display
- Present toys explaining making process
- View and appreciate peers' toys

1. How should we present our toys? 2. What makes a good toy presentation?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 72
- Display tables
- Presentation cards
- Gallery space
- Evaluation forms
- Assessment rubrics
- Self-evaluation forms
- Peer feedback forms
- Reflection journals

- Presentation skills - Display organization - Peer appreciation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Toy assemblage celebration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Showcase completed assemblage projects
- Share assemblage experiences
- Celebrate creative achievements

- Organize a toy exhibition
- Share making stories with visitors
- Celebrate assemblage skills learned

1. What did we learn from making toys? 2. What project are you most proud of?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 72
- Exhibition space
- Completed toys
- Visitor feedback forms
- Achievement certificates

- Exhibition participation - Presentation skills - Reflection and celebration