CREATING AND EXECUTION

Picture Making (Wind Instruments) - Identification of indigenous wind instruments

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

- Identify various wind instruments used by different indigenous communities in Kenya.
- Explain the origin of wind instruments.
- Appreciate the diversity of indigenous wind instruments.

- Learners to identify various wind instruments used by different indigenous communities in Kenya.
- Learners to use digital devices to search and watch the performance of indigenous Kenyan wind instruments.
- Learners to talk about the indigenous wind instruments viewed in the videos.

How can we identify indigenous Kenyan wind instruments?

- Pictures
- Photos
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 1
- Video clips

- Oral questions - Written quizzes - Observation

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Picture Making (Wind Instruments) - Features of indigenous wind instruments
Picture Making (Wind Instruments) - Parts of wind instruments

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

- Identify features of indigenous wind instruments.
- Compare wind instruments from different communities.
- Show respect for cultural diversity.

- Learners to examine pictures of different indigenous wind instruments.
- Learners to identify unique features of each wind instrument.
- Learners to discuss the cultural significance of different wind instruments.

What are the distinctive features of indigenous wind instruments?

- Pictures
- Photos
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 2
- Real wind instruments
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 4

- Oral questions - Written work - Drawings

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Picture Making (Wind Instruments) - Role of parts in sound production
Composing rhythm - Introduction to rhythm
Composing rhythm - Note values

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

- Explain the role of each part of a wind instrument in sound production.
- Demonstrate understanding of how sound is produced in wind instruments.
- Value the craftsmanship of indigenous wind instruments.

- Learners to discuss the function of each part of a wind instrument.
- Learners to explain how the different parts contribute to sound production.
- Learners to explore how the hollow body amplifies sound in wind instruments.

How do the different parts of a wind instrument contribute to sound production?

- Pictures
- Photos
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 5
- Wind instruments
- Audio recordings
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 42
- Percussion instruments
- Charts
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 43
- Music notation charts

- Oral questions - Written work - Observation

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing rhythm - French rhythm names
Composing rhythm - Rests

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

- Relate French rhythm names to note values.
- Recite French rhythm names correctly.
- Show confidence in using musical terminology.

- Learners to identify French rhythm names (taa-aa, taa, ta-te) for different note values.
- Learners to practice reciting French rhythm names.
- Learners to relate French rhythm names to written notation.

How do we use French rhythm names for different note values?

- Charts
- Audio recordings
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 44
- Music notation charts
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 45

- Oral questions - Practical tests - Observation

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing rhythm - Interpreting rhythmic patterns
Composing rhythm - Writing rhythmic patterns
Composing rhythm - Making a calligraphy pen

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

- Interpret rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names.
- Clap rhythms using the French rhythm names.
- Show confidence in performing rhythms.

- Learners to interpret rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names.
- Learners to clap or tap rhythms while reciting the French rhythm names.
- Learners to translate rhythmic patterns played/clapped to French rhythm names.

How can we interpret rhythms using French rhythm names?

- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 47
- Percussion instruments
- Music books
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 48
- Music writing materials
- Pictures
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 49
- Materials for making calligraphy pens

- Practical assessment - Observation - Performance

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing rhythm - Improvising a calligraphy pen
Composing rhythm - Calligraphy writing

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

- Make a calligraphy pen using locally available materials.
- Follow the correct procedure for making a calligraphy pen.
- Show creativity in improvising tools.

- Learners to select materials for making a calligraphy pen.
- Learners to follow the correct procedure to make a calligraphy pen.
- Learners to test the pen by writing on paper.

How do we make and test a calligraphy pen?

- Pictures
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 51
- Bamboo/papyrus sticks
- Knives
- Ink
- Sample calligraphy
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 52
- Calligraphy pens
- Paper

- Practical assessment - Observation - Finished products

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing rhythm - Writing French rhythm names
Composing rhythm - Cartwheel skill
Composing rhythm - Demonstrating cartwheel

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

- Write French rhythm names using calligraphy.
- Apply the correct technique in calligraphy writing.
- Value precision and neatness in written work.

- Learners to write French rhythm names using calligraphy.
- Learners to focus on maintaining the correct angle of slant and letter formation.
- Learners to create calligraphy examples of rhythmic patterns.

How can we write French rhythm names using calligraphy?

- Pictures
- Sample calligraphy
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 53
- Calligraphy pens
- Paper
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 54
- Open space
- Mats

- Written work - Practical assessment - Observation

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing rhythm - Cartwheel to rhythmic pattern
Composing rhythm - Identifying two-beat patterns

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

- Perform a cartwheel to a rhythmic pattern.
- Coordinate movement with rhythm.
- Value the integration of movement and music.

- Learners to perform a cartwheel to a rhythmic pattern built on French rhythm names taa, taa-aa, ta-te.
- Learners to practice coordinating their movement with the rhythm.
- Learners to take turns supporting and observing each other.

How can we coordinate a cartwheel with a rhythmic pattern?

- Mats
- Open space
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 55
- Percussion instruments
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 57

- Practical assessment - Observation - Performance

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing rhythm - Clapping beat patterns
Composing rhythm - Composing two-beat rhythms
Composing rhythm - Presenting composed rhythms

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

- Clap/tap/stamp the beat in songs.
- Identify strong and weak beats in music.
- Show confidence in performing beat patterns.

- Learners to clap, tap or stamp to mark the beat in songs.
- Learners to emphasize the strong beats and de-emphasize the weak beats.
- Learners to practice maintaining a steady beat.

How do we identify and perform strong and weak beats?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 58
- Percussion instruments
- Charts
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 59
- Recording devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 61

- Practical assessment - Observation - Performance

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing melody - Introduction to melody
Composing melody - Sol-fa syllables

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

- Explain what melody is in music.
- Identify the difference between rhythm and melody.
- Appreciate melody as an element of music.

- Learners to discuss what melody is and how it differs from rhythm.
- Learners to listen to simple melodies and identify their characteristics.
- Learners to explore how melody creates emotion in music.

What is melody and how does it differ from rhythm?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 77
- Musical instruments
- Charts showing sol-fa syllables

- Oral questions - Written work - Observation

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing melody - Pitch discrimination
Composing melody - Ascending and descending order
Composing melody - Kodaly hand signs

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

- Discriminate between different pitches.
- Sing sol-fa syllables with accurate pitch.
- Value pitch accuracy in singing.

- Learners to play melody games for pitch discrimination.
- Learners to identify different pitches displayed on cards or played on instruments.
- Learners to practice singing sol-fa syllables with accurate pitch.

How can we improve our pitch discrimination?

- Melody instruments
- Flash cards
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 78
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 76
- Charts showing sol-fa syllables
- Pictures
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 77
- Charts showing hand signs

- Practical assessment - Singing tests - Observation

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing melody - Performing hand signs
Composing melody - Oral interpretation

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

- Sing songs while performing hand signs.
- Match hand signs to the correct pitches.
- Show confidence in performance.

- Learners to sing songs using sol-fa syllables while performing the hand signs.
- Learners to interpret hand signs shown by others by singing the correct pitches.
- Learners to practice hand signs in groups.

How can we synchronize singing with hand signs?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 79
- Charts showing hand signs
- Flashcards
- Charts
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 80
- Pictures of hand signs

- Practical assessment - Performance - Peer assessment

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing melody - Aural interpretation
Composing melody - Melody games
Composing melody - Composition techniques

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

- Interpret the pitches of a melody by listening.
- Identify sol-fa syllables in heard melodies.
- Value active listening in music.

- Learners to listen to short melodic patterns and identify the sol-fa syllables.
- Learners to sing back the heard melodies using sol-fa syllables.
- Learners to practice listening and reproducing increasingly complex patterns.

How can we interpret melodies aurally?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 81
- Musical instruments
- Melody instruments
- Flashcards
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 82
- Charts showing sample melodies

- Listening tests - Singing tests - Observation

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing melody - Creating short melodies
Composing melody - Analyzing composed melodies

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

- Create short melodies using sol-fa syllables d r m f s.
- Apply composition techniques in melody creation.
- Show originality in creative work.

- Learners to create short melodies using sol-fa syllables d r m f s and learned rhythms.
- Learners to apply composition techniques in their melodies.
- Learners to write their melodies using sol-fa syllables.

How can we create our own melodies using sol-fa syllables?

- Music writing materials
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 83
- Audio recording devices
- Written melodies
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 84
- Charts

- Projects - Written work - Peer assessment

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing melody - Creating a card
Composing melody - Collecting materials for cards
Composing melody - Making a card

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

- Explain how to make a decorated card.
- Identify materials for card making.
- Value creativity in presentation.

- Learners to discuss what cards are and their purposes.
- Learners to identify materials needed for making cards.
- Learners to plan the design and layout of their cards.

What materials do we need to make a decorated card?

- Pictures
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 85
- Sample cards
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 87
- Materials for card making
- Card making materials
- Scissors
- Adhesives

- Oral questions - Observation - Projects

CREATING AND EXECUTION

Composing melody - Decorating cards
Composing melody - Writing melodies on cards

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

- Decorate cards using various techniques.
- Apply appropriate decoration based on the card's purpose.
- Value aesthetics in presentation.

- Learners to apply different decoration techniques to their cards.
- Learners to use colors, cut-outs, and other materials to enhance the cards.
- Learners to discuss how decoration contributes to the card's purpose.

How can we decorate our cards effectively?

- Pictures
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 88
- Decorative materials
- Adhesives
- Colors
- Cards
- Calligraphy pens
- KLB Creative Arts Grade 5 pg. 89
- Ink

- Practical assessment - Observation - Projects

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Fabric Decoration - Tie and Dye

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

- Identify fabrics decorated using tie and dye techniques.
- Explain how patterns are created in tie and dye.
- Appreciate the aesthetic value of tie and dye decoration.

- Learners study samples of fabrics decorated with tie and dye.
- Learners identify how different patterns were created.
- Learners discuss the principles of tie and dye decoration.
- Learners make presentations about tie and dye techniques.

How were the patterns on the fabrics created?

- Sample tie-dyed fabrics
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 120
- Digital devices
- Pictures of tie-dyed fabrics
- Tie and dye materials
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 121
- Charts showing tying techniques
- Collection bags
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 122
- Storage containers
- Sample materials

- Oral questions - Written assignment - Group presentations

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Fabric Decoration - Tie and Dye

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

- Prepare artificial dyes for tie and dye decoration.
- Follow correct procedures for dye preparation.
- Practice safety measures when handling dyes.

- Learners prepare commercial artificial dyes according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Learners mix dyes with water and add fixatives.
- Learners observe safety measures when handling dyes.
- Learners discuss environmental considerations in dye disposal.

How are artificial dyes prepared for tie and dye?

- Commercial dyes
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 123
- Containers for mixing
- Fixatives (salt, caustic soda)
- Protective gear
- Natural materials (flowers, bark, roots)
- Cooking pots
- Sieves
- Heat source
- Fixatives

- Observation - Practical assessment - Safety compliance check

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Fabric Decoration - Tie and Dye

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

- Apply the pinching and tying technique to fabric.
- Create circular patterns using tie and dye.
- Demonstrate precision in fabric manipulation.

- Learners wash and prepare fabric for dyeing.
- Learners pinch the fabric in the middle and tie it tightly.
- Learners practice tying fabric in several sections.
- Learners discuss how different tying methods create different patterns.

How do we create circular patterns in tie and dye?

- Fabric pieces
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 124
- Strings, rubber bands
- Demonstration materials
- Tied fabrics
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 125
- Prepared dyes
- Containers for dyeing
- Rinsing facilities
- Protective gear

- Practical assessment - Observation - Technique demonstration

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Fabric Decoration - Tie and Dye
Fabric Decoration - Appliqué
Fabric Decoration - Appliqué

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

- Complete the tie and dye process by untying and drying the fabric.
- Identify factors affecting the quality of tie and dye results.
- Demonstrate patience in the fabric decoration process.

- Learners untie the fabric after rinsing.
- Learners dry fabrics under shade away from direct sunlight.
- Learners observe and discuss the patterns created.
- Learners identify factors that affected their results.

How do different tying methods affect the final patterns?

- Dyed fabrics
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 126
- Drying facilities
- Sample patterns for comparison
- Sample appliqué fabrics
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 127
- Digital devices
- Video links on appliqué
- Fabric pieces
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 128
- Thread, needles, scissors
- Storage containers

- Finished product assessment - Observation - Process reflection

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Fabric Decoration - Appliqué

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

- Prepare materials for appliqué decoration.
- Create templates for appliqué designs.
- Demonstrate precision in cutting and template making.

- Learners create templates for appliqué designs.
- Learners trace the templates onto fabric pieces.
- Learners cut out the fabric pieces for appliqué.
- Learners organize the cut pieces according to the design.

How do we prepare materials for appliqué decoration?

- Paper for templates
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 129
- Fabric pieces
- Scissors, pencils
- Pins
- Prepared appliqué pieces
- Background fabric
- Pins, needles, thread
- Adhesives if using

- Practical assessment - Observation - Template quality evaluation

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Fabric Decoration - Appliqué
Fabric Decoration - Display
Fabric Decoration - Appraisal

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

- Add embellishments to appliqué work.
- Apply finishing techniques to appliqué work.
- Demonstrate attention to detail in decorative work.

- Learners stitch or paste on embellishments like beads, ribbons, or buttons.
- Learners neaten the fabric by trimming edges.
- Learners add final decorative stitches or details.
- Learners inspect their work for quality and completion.

How can we enhance our appliqué work with embellishments?

- Embellishment materials
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 130
- Needles, thread
- Scissors
- Adhesives
- Decorated fabrics
- Display area
- Labels, pins
- Display boards
- Displayed decorated fabrics
- Assessment forms
- Criteria checklist

- Practical assessment - Observation - Product quality evaluation

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Kenyan Folk Dance - Background
Kenyan Folk Dance - Components

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

- Describe the background of a Kenyan folk dance.
- Identify information included in a folk dance introduction.
- Appreciate the cultural significance of folk dances.

- Learners watch videos of Kenyan folk dances.
- Learners identify background information: name, community, occasion, age, and gender of performers.
- Learners discuss the roles of participants: soloist, singers, instrumentalists, dancers.
- Learners write background information for selected folk dances.

Why is it important to understand the background of a folk dance?

- Folk dance videos
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 132
- Digital devices
- Resource persons
- Pictures and videos
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 134
- Chart-making materials

- Oral questions - Written assignment - Group discussion

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Kenyan Folk Dance - Roles
Kenyan Folk Dance - Ornaments
Kenyan Folk Dance - Ornaments

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

- Explain the social roles of folk dances in communities.
- Identify the economic roles of folk dances.
- Value the contribution of folk dances to society.

- Learners study pictures showing folk dance performances.
- Learners discuss social roles: entertainment, education, cultural preservation, bonding.
- Learners explore economic roles: income generation, tourism, advertising.
- Learners create presentations on the importance of folk dances.

What roles do folk dances play in the community?

- Pictures of folk dance performances
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 135
- Digital devices
- Presentation materials
- Pictures of folk dancers
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 136
- Sample ornaments
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 137
- Pictures of ornament-making processes

- Oral presentations - Written assignment - Group discussion

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Kenyan Folk Dance - Materials Collection
Kenyan Folk Dance - Making Earrings

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

- Collect materials for making ornaments.
- Prepare materials for ornament making.
- Demonstrate responsibility in material collection.

- Learners identify and collect materials in their locality for making ornaments.
- Learners clean and dry the collected materials.
- Learners sort materials according to type and color.
- Learners discuss sustainability in material collection.

What materials can be used for making ornaments?

- Collection bags
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 138
- Cleaning materials
- Storage containers
- Collected materials
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 139
- Tools for ornament making
- Sample earrings

- Observation - Materials checklist - Resource management assessment

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Kenyan Folk Dance - Making Necklaces
Kenyan Folk Dance - Making Bangles
Kenyan Folk Dance - Ornament Appraisal

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

- Make necklaces using collected materials.
- Apply appropriate techniques for necklace making.
- Show precision in craft work.

- Learners select materials for making necklaces.
- Learners determine the length and make a sketch of the design.
- Learners create beads by making holes in materials.
- Learners thread beads and attach clasps.
- Learners try the necklaces for fit.

What is the process of making a necklace?

- Collected materials
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 140
- Thread, wire
- Tools for making holes
- Clasps
- Recyclable materials
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 141
- Decorative materials
- Tools for cutting and filing
- Created ornaments
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 142
- Dance costumes
- Assessment forms

- Practical assessment - Observation - Product quality evaluation

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Kenyan Folk Dance - Warm-up
Kenyan Folk Dance - Practice

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

- Perform warm-up activities for dance.
- Explain the importance of warm-up before dancing.
- Demonstrate discipline during preparation.

- Learners perform stretching exercises as warm-up for dance.
- Learners discuss the importance of warming up before dancing.
- Learners practice rhythmic movements as part of warm-up.
- Learners observe proper techniques during warm-up.

Why is warm-up important before a dance performance?

- Open space
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 144
- Music for warm-up
- Demonstration videos
- Folk dance music
- Instruments and props

- Practical assessment - Observation - Technique evaluation

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Kenyan Folk Dance - Performance
Puppetry - Identification
Puppetry - Materials Collection

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

- Perform a Kenyan folk dance wearing appropriate costumes and ornaments.
- Introduce the dance with relevant background information.
- Demonstrate confidence during performance.

- Learners put on costumes, ornaments, and body decorations.
- Learners introduce the dance by providing background information.
- Learners perform the Kenyan folk dance.
- Learners receive feedback from the audience.

How can we effectively perform a Kenyan folk dance?

- Performance space
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 146
- Costumes and ornaments
- Musical instruments
- Props
- Pictures of puppets
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 148
- Sample puppets
- Digital devices
- Collection bags
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 150
- Storage containers
- Sample puppet materials

- Performance assessment - Observation - Audience feedback

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Puppetry - Making Puppets
Puppetry - Decoration

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

- Make a glove puppet using recyclable materials.
- Apply appropriate techniques for puppet making.
- Demonstrate creativity in puppet design.

- Learners create glove puppets using collected materials.
- Learners follow appropriate steps for puppet making.
- Learners ensure the puppet has functionality for manipulation.
- Learners discuss challenges in the puppet-making process.

How can we make a glove puppet?

- Collected materials
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 151
- Tools for cutting, gluing
- Demonstration puppets
- Decoration materials
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 152
- Paints, fabrics, yarn
- Sample decorated puppets

- Practical assessment - Observation - Product functionality evaluation

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Puppetry - Topical Songs
Puppetry - Performance
Puppetry - Appraisal

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

- Select topical songs for puppet performance.
- Explain the importance of songs in puppet shows.
- Value the educational potential of puppet shows.

- Learners identify suitable topical songs for puppet shows.
- Learners discuss themes that can be addressed through puppet performances.
- Learners select and practice topical songs for their puppet show.
- Learners discuss how songs enhance puppet performances.

What makes a song suitable for a puppet show?

- Song recordings
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 153
- Digital devices
- Song lyrics
- Puppets
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 154
- Performance space
- Music equipment
- Puppet stage
- Assessment forms
- Evaluation criteria

- Song selection assessment - Oral questions - Group discussion

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Playing the Descant recorder - Fingering
Playing the Descant recorder - Techniques

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

- Identify baroque fingering for notes C' and D'.
- Explain the fingering chart for descant recorder.
- Show interest in learning to play the descant recorder.

- Learners watch a live performance or video demonstration of playing notes C' and D'.
- Learners practice the fingering for notes C' and D' using the fingering chart.
- Learners identify which fingers are used for each note.
- Learners discuss proper finger positioning on the recorder.

How is a good tone produced on the descant recorder?

- Descant recorders
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 155
- Fingering charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 158
- Demonstration videos

- Practical assessment - Observation - Fingering identification test

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Playing the Descant recorder - Notes G A B
Playing the Descant recorder - Notes C' D'
Playing the Descant recorder - Combining Notes

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

- Play notes G, A, and B on the descant recorder.
- Apply proper fingering and breath control.
- Demonstrate patience when learning new skills.

- Learners practice proper fingering for notes G, A, and B.
- Learners practice breath control when playing each note.
- Learners play simple exercises using notes G, A, and B.
- Learners provide feedback to each other on technique.

How do we produce clear notes on the descant recorder?

- Descant recorders
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 159
- Simple exercise sheets
- Fingering charts
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 160
- Music notation

- Practical assessment - Observation - Performance evaluation

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Playing the Descant recorder - Melodies
Playing the Descant recorder - Random Patterns

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

- Play simple melodies using notes G, A, B, C', D'.
- Apply appropriate techniques for melody playing.
- Express enjoyment in music making.

- Learners use digital devices to watch demonstrations of playing melodies.
- Learners practice playing simple melodies on the descant recorder.
- Learners apply proper fingering, breath control, and tonguing techniques.
- Learners practice playing with consistent tempo.

How can we play melodies on the descant recorder?

- Descant recorders
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 160
- Simple melody sheets
- Digital devices
- Sample patterns
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 161
- Visual aids

- Practical assessment - Observation - Performance evaluation

PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

Playing the Descant recorder - Stencils
Playing the Descant recorder - Printing Patterns
Playing the Descant recorder - Appraisal

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

- Create stencils of notes G, A, B, C', D'.
- Apply appropriate techniques for stencil making.
- Demonstrate precision in craft work.

- Learners prepare materials for making stencils.
- Learners create stencils for each of the notes G, A, B, C', D'.
- Learners create bridges in stencils where needed.
- Learners ensure stencils are cut cleanly and preserved for use.

How do we make effective stencils for printing?

- Paper for stencils
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 162
- Cutting tools
- Rulers, pencils
- Created stencils
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 164
- Paints, brushes, sponges
- Printing surfaces
- Printed patterns
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 166
- Assessment criteria
- Display area

- Practical assessment - Observation - Stencil quality evaluation

APPRECIATION IN CREATIVE ARTS

Analysis of Creative Arts works - E-Galleries
Analysis of Creative Arts works - Portfolio Display

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

- Identify different types of artworks displayed in e-galleries.
- Interpret works of art displayed in the e-galleries.
- Value the importance of e-galleries in artistic development.

- Learners explore e-galleries to see and analyze artworks.
- Learners interpret works of art displayed in the e-galleries putting into account: type of art, material, media, meaning, and aesthetic qualities.
- Learners reflect on the analysed work of art for inspiration and mentorship.

Why is it important to showcase Creative Arts works?

- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 184
- Internet connection
- Projector
- E-gallery links
- Learners' portfolios containing artworks
- Display boards
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 186
- Pins, tape, and other mounting materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment - Self-evaluation

APPRECIATION IN CREATIVE ARTS

Analysis of Creative Arts works - Artwork Analysis
Analysis of Creative Arts works - Kenyan Folk Dance
Analysis of Creative Arts works - Kenyan Folk Dance

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

- Describe the displayed artworks using appropriate art terminology.
- Analyze artworks based on elements and principles of art.
- Respect others' artistic expressions and opinions.

- Learners observe artwork on display and talk about their own and others' work considering: type of art, materials, media, and aesthetic qualities.
- Learners analyze artworks based on elements of art (line, shape, color, texture) and principles of design.
- Learners practice giving and receiving constructive feedback.

How can we give constructive feedback on artwork?

- Displayed artworks
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 187
- Art terminology chart
- Elements and principles of art chart
- Audio/visual equipment
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 188
- Folk dance recordings
- Charts showing folk dance components
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 190
- Resource persons
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral assessment - Peer evaluation - Written analysis

APPRECIATION IN CREATIVE ARTS

Analysis of Creative Arts works - East African Community Anthem
Analysis of Creative Arts works - Reflection
Analysis of Creative Arts works - Reflection

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

- Identify occasions when the East African Community Anthem is performed.
- Analyze the messages and values communicated in the Anthem.
- Show respect for regional symbols.

- Learners listen to or watch a performance of the East African Community Anthem.
- Learners discuss occasions when the EAC Anthem is performed.
- Learners analyze the messages in the EAC Anthem: cooperation, respect for common heritage, and economic development.
- Learners identify values in the Anthem: patriotism, unity, peace, and diligence.

Why is it important to analyze the East African Community Anthem?

- Audio/visual equipment
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 191
- EAC Anthem recording
- EAC flag and symbols
- Digital devices
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 193
- Lyrics display
- Audio equipment
- KLB Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 200
- Reflection worksheets
- Portfolio of work from the strand

- Oral questions - Written analysis - Group discussions