Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Photography in gymnastics

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

-Use digital devices to photograph gymnastics performances
-Focus on capturing key moments
-Show interest in documenting physical activities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Learn basic photography skills for capturing movement
- Practice using digital devices to photograph gymnastics performances
- Focus on capturing the crab balance and side roll
- Take multiple photos to capture different phases of the movements
- Discuss the importance of center of interest in photography

How can photography help improve gymnastics performance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 93
- Digital devices
- Mats
- Gymnastic performers

- Observation - Project work - Digital portfolio

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Creating a portfolio

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

-Create a portfolio of gymnastics photographs
-Select appropriate photographs
-Appreciate the value of documenting progress

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review photographs taken of gymnastics performances
- Select the best photographs that show proper technique
- Organize the photographs in a digital portfolio
- Add captions describing the gymnastics skills shown
- Present portfolios to classmates

How can we create an effective gymnastics photography portfolio?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 93
- Digital devices
- Photographs of gymnastics performances
- Digital portfolio tools

- Observation - Project work - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Creating a portfolio

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

-Create a portfolio of gymnastics photographs
-Select appropriate photographs
-Appreciate the value of documenting progress

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review photographs taken of gymnastics performances
- Select the best photographs that show proper technique
- Organize the photographs in a digital portfolio
- Add captions describing the gymnastics skills shown
- Present portfolios to classmates

How can we create an effective gymnastics photography portfolio?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 93
- Digital devices
- Photographs of gymnastics performances
- Digital portfolio tools

- Observation - Project work - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Types of songs

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

-Identify different types of songs
-Listen to sacred, patriotic, and topical songs
-Show interest in different types of songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for and listen to various songs: "Tushangilie Kenya," "Ajali barabarani," "This is the day that the Lord has made"
- Sing the songs that have been listened to
- Discuss the types of songs and when they are sung
- Name activities that accompany the singing of each song

What are the different types of songs?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 99
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Occasions for different songs
Songs - Sacred, patriotic, and topical songs

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

-Identify occasions when different types of songs are sung
-Match songs to appropriate occasions
-Appreciate the role of songs in different occasions

-Distinguish between sacred, patriotic, and topical songs
-Explain the characteristics of each type of song
-Appreciate the value of different types of songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures showing different occasions
- Identify types of songs sung in each occasion
- Discuss why certain types of songs are appropriate for specific occasions
- Sing songs that would be appropriate for different occasions
- Create a chart matching song types to occasions
- Look up the meaning of patriotic, topical, and sacred songs
- Group songs into sacred, topical, or patriotic categories
- Discuss the purpose and characteristics of each song type
- Sing examples of each type of song
- Discuss the messages conveyed in different types of songs

When are different types of songs performed?
What are the characteristics of sacred, patriotic, and topical songs?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 100
- Digital resources
- Pictures of different occasions
- Audio recordings of songs
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 101
- Dictionary
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Songs - Patriotic songs

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

-Sing patriotic songs with proper technique
-Identify the message in patriotic songs
-Show love for their country through patriotic songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for and listen to patriotic songs in Kenya
- Hum the first verse of the song
- Tap the rhythm of the song while humming
- Read the words of the first verse and discuss the message
- Practice singing the verse in the correct pitch and rhythm

How do we sing patriotic songs correctly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 102
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of patriotic songs

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Songs - Patriotic songs

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

-Sing patriotic songs with proper technique
-Identify the message in patriotic songs
-Show love for their country through patriotic songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for and listen to patriotic songs in Kenya
- Hum the first verse of the song
- Tap the rhythm of the song while humming
- Read the words of the first verse and discuss the message
- Practice singing the verse in the correct pitch and rhythm

How do we sing patriotic songs correctly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 102
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of patriotic songs

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Songs - Patriotic song performance

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

-Perform patriotic songs with proper technique
-Maintain correct rhythm and pitch
-Show confidence when singing in a group

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice singing patriotic songs in unison
- Focus on maintaining the correct rhythm and pitch
- Take turns to do class presentations of the song
- Discuss each other's performance and correct mistakes
- Record performances and save in digital portfolio

How can we improve our patriotic song performances?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 102
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of patriotic songs
- Digital devices for recording

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Digital portfolio

Performance and Display

Songs - Kenya National Anthem

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

-Sing the first verse of the Kenya National Anthem
-Identify the type of song the National Anthem is
-Show reverence when singing the National Anthem

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing the first verse of the Kenya National Anthem in English
- Discuss the type of song the National Anthem is
- Practice singing in correct pitch and rhythm
- Discuss the etiquette to observe when singing the National Anthem
- Perform the National Anthem during school assembly

How should we perform the Kenya National Anthem?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 102
- Digital resources
- Audio recording of the Kenya National Anthem

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Sacred songs
Songs - Singing with expressions

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

-Sing sacred songs with expression
-Identify the message of sacred songs
-Show respect for sacred songs

-Explain how mood is expressed in songs
-Apply tempo and dynamics in singing
-Appreciate the importance of expression in singing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing the sacred song "This is the day"
- Identify the message of the song
- Discuss what type of song it is
- Identify the mood that should be expressed when singing this song
- Practice singing the song in the correct pitch and rhythm
- Discuss how mood is expressed in songs
- Explain tempo and dynamics in singing
- Practice singing songs with different tempos (slow, fast)
- Practice singing songs with different dynamics (loud, soft)
- Play musical chairs to experience different tempos

How do we express mood when singing sacred songs?
How do tempo and dynamics affect the mood of a song?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 103
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of sacred songs
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 104
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of songs with different tempos and dynamics
- Chairs for musical chairs

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Songs - The East African Community Anthem

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

-Sing the East African Community Anthem
-Pronounce the words correctly
-Value the importance of the East African Community

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to the East African Community Anthem
- Search for a live performance of the anthem
- Sing the anthem with correct pronunciation
- Identify the type of song
- Discuss the message of the anthem
- Perform the song as a class

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

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 104
- Digital resources
- Audio recording of the East African Community Anthem

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Songs - The East African Community Anthem

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

-Sing the East African Community Anthem
-Pronounce the words correctly
-Value the importance of the East African Community

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to the East African Community Anthem
- Search for a live performance of the anthem
- Sing the anthem with correct pronunciation
- Identify the type of song
- Discuss the message of the anthem
- Perform the song as a class

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

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 104
- Digital resources
- Audio recording of the East African Community Anthem

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Songs - Diction, facial expression, and gestures

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

-Demonstrate proper diction when singing
-Use appropriate facial expressions and gestures
-Value the importance of expression in singing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for and watch the song "Wimbo wa Historia" by Leyla
- Observe the performer's face and identify the mood expressed
- Practice singing the song showing the correct mood
- Use appropriate facial expressions and gestures while singing
- Rate each other's performances

How do diction, facial expressions, and gestures enhance a song's performance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 106
- Digital resources
- Video recording of "Wimbo wa Historia" by Leyla

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Types of folk songs

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

-Identify types of folk songs from different Kenyan communities
-Recognize traditional clothes from different communities
-Appreciate the diversity of Kenyan folk songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of people in traditional clothes
- Identify the communities that wear the clothes in the pictures
- Listen to folk songs from different Kenyan communities
- Identify the community of origin of the folk songs
- Discuss folk songs from your community

What types of folk songs are performed by indigenous Kenyan communities?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 107
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of Kenyan folk songs
- Pictures of traditional clothes

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Songs - Types of folk songs
Songs - Classifying folk songs

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

-Identify types of folk songs from different Kenyan communities
-Recognize traditional clothes from different communities
-Appreciate the diversity of Kenyan folk songs

-Classify folk songs according to occasions
-Identify communities of origin for folk songs
-Show interest in folk songs from different communities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of people in traditional clothes
- Identify the communities that wear the clothes in the pictures
- Listen to folk songs from different Kenyan communities
- Identify the community of origin of the folk songs
- Discuss folk songs from your community
- Listen to folk songs from different Kenyan communities
- Classify the songs according to communities and occasions
- Create a table with information about folk songs
- Discuss why folk songs are important in communities
- Sing a folk song from your community

What types of folk songs are performed by indigenous Kenyan communities?
How do we classify folk songs from different Kenyan communities?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 107
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of Kenyan folk songs
- Pictures of traditional clothes

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment
- Observation - Written assignment - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Types of Kenyan folk songs

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

-Describe different types of Kenyan folk songs
-Explain the occasions when different folk songs are sung
-Show interest in Kenyan folk songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read a conversation about types of Kenyan folk songs
- List the types of traditional folk songs mentioned
- Talk about each type of folk song
- Complete a table showing the type of song and when it is sung
- Discuss the differences between folk songs sung at different occasions

What are the different types of Kenyan folk songs and when are they performed?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 108
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings of Kenyan folk songs

- Observation - Written assignment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Songs - Folk song costume decoration

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

-Explore indigenous methods of decorating costumes
-Identify fabric decoration techniques
-Show interest in traditional decoration methods

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Explore indigenous methods of decorating costumes (tie-dye or beadwork)
- Identify the fabric decoration techniques used by the local community
- Discuss materials needed for decorating costumes
- Plan for decoration of a costume for a folk song performance

How do Kenyan communities decorate costumes for performing folk songs?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 110
- Samples of decorated costumes
- Digital resources
- Pictures of traditional costumes

- Observation - Oral questions - Project planning

Performance and Display

Songs - Creating decorated costumes

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

-Decorate a costume using tie-dye technique
-Apply the tie-dye technique correctly
-Value traditional decoration methods

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Gather materials needed for tie-dye (fabric, dye, rubber bands)
- Demonstrate the tie-dye technique (circles) using one primary color
- Apply the technique to decorate a costume for folk song performance
- Allow the dye to set and rinse the fabric
- Dry the decorated costume

How do we apply the tie-dye technique to decorate a costume?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 110
- Fabric
- Dye (artificial/natural)
- Rubber bands
- Plastic gloves
- Water
- Containers

- Observation - Project work - Practical assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Creating decorated costumes

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

-Decorate a costume using tie-dye technique
-Apply the tie-dye technique correctly
-Value traditional decoration methods

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Gather materials needed for tie-dye (fabric, dye, rubber bands)
- Demonstrate the tie-dye technique (circles) using one primary color
- Apply the technique to decorate a costume for folk song performance
- Allow the dye to set and rinse the fabric
- Dry the decorated costume

How do we apply the tie-dye technique to decorate a costume?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 110
- Fabric
- Dye (artificial/natural)
- Rubber bands
- Plastic gloves
- Water
- Containers

- Observation - Project work - Practical assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Beadwork for costume decoration
Songs - Performing an indigenous Kenyan folk song

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

-Decorate a costume using beadwork
-Use recyclable materials for beadwork
-Show creativity in costume decoration

-Learn the words of a Kenyan folk song
-Take different roles in a folk song performance
-Show enjoyment in performing folk songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Gather recyclable materials for beadwork
- Demonstrate beadwork techniques using recyclable materials
- Focus on type of beads, color, and function
- Apply the technique to decorate a costume for folk song performance
- Display the decorated costumes
- Learn the words of a folk song
- Practice singing the song for a performance
- Use appropriate facial expressions and gestures
- Take different roles for the performance (soloist, instrumentalist, singer, dancer)
- Practice singing in unison
- Practice body movements and playing instruments

How do we use recyclable materials for beadwork decoration?
How do we prepare to perform a Kenyan folk song?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 110
- Recyclable materials for beads
- Thread
- Needles
- Fabric
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 109
- Digital resources
- Traditional instruments
- Decorated costumes

- Observation - Project work - Practical assessment
- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Folk song performance

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

-Perform a folk song with appropriate expression
-Use correct diction, facial expressions, and gestures
-Appreciate the cultural value of folk songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Perform a folk song to classmates
- Focus on using correct diction, facial expressions, and gestures
- Wear the decorated costumes for the performance
- Use percussion instruments to accompany the performance
- Record the performance using a digital device
- Discuss the performance as a class

How do we evaluate a folk song performance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 110
- Digital devices for recording
- Traditional instruments
- Decorated costumes

- Observation - Performance assessment - Digital portfolio - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Valuing indigenous Kenyan folk songs

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

-Participate in folk song performances
-Analyze folk song performances
-Value performing Kenyan indigenous folk songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Participate in the school Music Festival
- Choose different folk songs from different Kenyan communities
- Practice the songs and use percussion instruments during the performance
- Use decorated costumes and participate in the school music festival
- Discuss the importance of preserving folk songs

Why is it important to value and preserve Kenyan indigenous folk songs?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 111
- Digital resources
- Traditional instruments
- Decorated costumes

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Valuing indigenous Kenyan folk songs

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

-Participate in folk song performances
-Analyze folk song performances
-Value performing Kenyan indigenous folk songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Participate in the school Music Festival
- Choose different folk songs from different Kenyan communities
- Practice the songs and use percussion instruments during the performance
- Use decorated costumes and participate in the school music festival
- Discuss the importance of preserving folk songs

Why is it important to value and preserve Kenyan indigenous folk songs?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 111
- Digital resources
- Traditional instruments
- Decorated costumes

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Extended activities

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

-Listen to and learn topical songs
-Perform songs for family members
-Share the message of songs with others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to a topical song about diseases
- Write down the words of the song
- Learn the song and sing it to family members
- Ask a family member to record the performance
- Request feedback on diction
- Explain the message of the song to family

How can we share what we've learned about songs with others?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 112
- Digital devices for recording
- Audio recordings of topical songs

- Observation - Home project - Self-assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Parts of a descant recorder
Descant Recorder - Assembly and disassembly

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

-Identify the parts of a descant recorder
-Explain the functions of the parts of a descant recorder
-Show interest in learning about the descant recorder

-Assemble and disassemble the descant recorder
-Handle the parts carefully
-Show care when handling musical instruments

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Name the instrument seen in the music room
- Draw the picture of a descant recorder and point at its parts
- Match the parts of a descant recorder to their names
- Identify the part of the descant recorder that plays each function
- Discuss what a wind instrument is
- Explore the descant recorder and identify its parts
- Demonstrate how to assemble the descant recorder
- Practice assembling and disassembling the recorder
- Discuss the importance of careful handling
- Return the recorder to its case after use

What are the parts of a descant recorder and their functions?
How do we assemble and disassemble a descant recorder correctly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 119
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 120
- Descant recorder
- Recorder case
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment
- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Holding and blowing

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

-Demonstrate how to hold a descant recorder correctly
-Show the correct posture for playing a descant recorder
-Appreciate the importance of correct posture when playing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video on how to hold and blow a descant recorder
- Show a desk mate how to hold a descant recorder
- Learn how to hold a descant recorder correctly
- Practice blowing the descant recorder correctly
- Discuss the importance of good posture when playing

How do we hold and blow a descant recorder correctly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 122
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Holding and blowing

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

-Demonstrate how to hold a descant recorder correctly
-Show the correct posture for playing a descant recorder
-Appreciate the importance of correct posture when playing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video on how to hold and blow a descant recorder
- Show a desk mate how to hold a descant recorder
- Learn how to hold a descant recorder correctly
- Practice blowing the descant recorder correctly
- Discuss the importance of good posture when playing

How do we hold and blow a descant recorder correctly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 122
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Correct posture

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

-Demonstrate correct posture when playing the recorder
-Practice holding the recorder while standing and sitting
-Show awareness of proper breathing techniques

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice sitting upright or standing straight when playing
- Demonstrate holding the recorder with the left hand first
- Support the recorder with the right hand
- Practice maintaining proper posture while playing
- Discuss the importance of good posture for breathing

Why is correct posture important when playing the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 123
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Covering the fingering holes

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

-Place fingers correctly on the descant recorder
-Explain which fingers cover which holes
-Show interest in learning correct fingering

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe how to cover holes on a descant recorder
- Discuss which finger should cover the back hole
- Discuss which hand is used to hold the recorder
- Demonstrate how to correctly place fingers on the holes
- Practice covering the holes properly

How do we cover the fingering holes on a descant recorder correctly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 124
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Producing sound

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

-Produce sound on the descant recorder
-Apply proper blowing technique
-Show perseverance in learning to play

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice placing lips correctly on the mouthpiece
- Demonstrate how to blow gently into the recorder
- Practice producing clear sound
- Discuss how to avoid over-blowing
- Practice breathing techniques for playing

How do we produce good sound quality on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 125
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Care and maintenance

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

-Explain how to care for and maintain a descant recorder
-Demonstrate hygiene measures when using a descant recorder
-Value the importance of caring for musical instruments

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss ways of caring for and maintaining a descant recorder
- Explain the importance of cleanliness when using or handling a recorder
- Discuss how to ensure safety and hygiene when playing a descant recorder
- Identify ways to keep the descant recorder clean

Why is it important to care for and maintain a descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 126
- Descant recorder
- Cleaning materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Hygiene, storage, and handling

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

-Demonstrate proper hygiene when using a descant recorder
-Store a descant recorder correctly
-Show responsibility in handling a descant recorder

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss ways of caring for a descant recorder displayed on a poster
- Research the importance of hygiene, storage, and handling
- Present findings in class
- Demonstrate proper handling and storage
- Discuss the importance of not sharing mouthpieces

How do we ensure proper hygiene, storage, and handling of a descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 127
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Making a decorated case

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

-Collect materials for making a recorder case
-Plan the design for the case
-Show creativity in designing a case

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Collect recyclable materials such as yarns, pieces of cloth, leather
- Plan the design for the recorder case
- Consider color variation in the design
- Discuss techniques for making the case (stitching, crocheting)
- Prepare materials for making the case

How can we design a decorated case for a descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 120
- Recyclable materials
- Fabric/leather
- Yarn
- Digital resources

- Observation - Project planning - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Creating a case

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

-Make a descant recorder case
-Apply stitching or crocheting techniques
-Show patience in crafting

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make a descant recorder case by stitching fabric/leather
- Alternatively, crochet the case using yarn
- Consider color variation in the design
- Ensure the case is the right size for the recorder
- Discuss challenges encountered and solutions found

How do we make a case for a descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 120
- Fabric/leather
- Yarn
- Needles
- Scissors
- Digital resources

- Observation - Project work - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Creating a case
Descant Recorder - Embellishing the case

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

-Make a descant recorder case
-Apply stitching or crocheting techniques
-Show patience in crafting

-Embellish the recorder case with found objects
-Apply decoration techniques
-Show creativity in decoration

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make a descant recorder case by stitching fabric/leather
- Alternatively, crochet the case using yarn
- Consider color variation in the design
- Ensure the case is the right size for the recorder
- Discuss challenges encountered and solutions found
- Collect found objects for embellishing the case
- Demonstrate techniques for attaching decorations
- Embellish the case with the found objects
- Ensure decorations are securely attached
- Display and discuss the decorated cases

How do we make a case for a descant recorder?
How can we creatively embellish a descant recorder case?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 120
- Fabric/leather
- Yarn
- Needles
- Scissors
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 120
- Found objects
- Glue
- Recorder cases
- Digital resources

- Observation - Project work - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Cleaning a descant recorder

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

-Clean a descant recorder properly
-Explain the steps for cleaning a descant recorder
-Value the importance of keeping instruments clean

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Gather materials needed for cleaning a descant recorder
- Follow steps to clean a descant recorder
- Separate the recorder into individual parts
- Clean the parts with appropriate materials
- Dry and reassemble the recorder
- Store the recorder properly

How do we clean a descant recorder properly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 129
- Descant recorder
- Cleaning materials (soft cloth, warm water, soap)
- Cleaning rod
- Dry towel

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing Note B

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

-Identify the fingering position for Note B
-Play Note B on the descant recorder
-Show interest in learning to play notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures showing fingering for Note B
- Discuss which holes to cover when playing Note B
- Practice covering the first hole with the index finger and the back hole with the thumb
- Blow gently into the mouthpiece using correct tonguing technique
- Practice playing Note B repeatedly

How do we play Note B on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 130
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing rhythms with Note B

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

-Play rhythmic patterns using Note B
-Apply proper tonguing technique
-Show enjoyment in playing rhythms

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Play the rhythms as classmates say the corresponding French rhythm names
- Practice playing Note B with the rhythm 'taa taa taa taa taa'
- Practice playing Note B with the rhythm 'taa ta-te ta-te taa taa'
- Take turns playing and reciting rhythm names
- Focus on maintaining proper fingering and blowing technique

How do we play rhythmic patterns using Note B?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 131
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing Note A

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

-Identify the fingering position for Note A
-Play Note A on the descant recorder
-Show interest in learning new notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the fingering position for Note A
- Cover the back hole with the left thumb, the first hole with the index finger, and the second hole with the middle finger
- Practice playing Note A with proper fingering
- Ensure proper coverage of the finger holes
- Produce a clear sound by gently blowing and tonguing

How do we play Note A on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 131
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing Note A

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

-Identify the fingering position for Note A
-Play Note A on the descant recorder
-Show interest in learning new notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the fingering position for Note A
- Cover the back hole with the left thumb, the first hole with the index finger, and the second hole with the middle finger
- Practice playing Note A with proper fingering
- Ensure proper coverage of the finger holes
- Produce a clear sound by gently blowing and tonguing

How do we play Note A on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 131
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Comparing Notes B and A
Descant Recorder - Playing rhythms with Note A

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

-Compare the pitches of Notes A and B
-Alternate between playing Notes A and B
-Appreciate the different sounds of notes

-Play rhythmic patterns using Note A
-Apply proper tonguing technique
-Show enjoyment in playing rhythms

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice playing Note A and Note B
- Compare the pitches of the two notes
- Discuss which note has a higher pitch
- Practice alternating between the two notes
- Play simple patterns using Notes A and B
- Take turns playing the notes while others listen
- Play rhythms as classmates say the corresponding French rhythm names
- Practice playing Note A with the rhythm 'taa taa taa taa taa'
- Practice playing Note A with a rhythm that alternates with Note B
- Take turns playing and reciting rhythm names
- Focus on maintaining proper fingering and blowing technique

How do the pitches of Notes A and B compare?
How do we play rhythmic patterns using Note A?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 131
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 132
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions
- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing Note G

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

-Identify the fingering position for Note G
-Play Note G on the descant recorder
-Show interest in learning new notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the picture demonstrating how to play Note G
- Show a friend how to finger Note G
- Cover the back hole with the left thumb and the first three holes on the front
- Practice sounding Note G on the descant recorder
- Maintain good posture for better breathing and sound quality

How do we play Note G on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 132
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing Note G

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

-Identify the fingering position for Note G
-Play Note G on the descant recorder
-Show interest in learning new notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the picture demonstrating how to play Note G
- Show a friend how to finger Note G
- Cover the back hole with the left thumb and the first three holes on the front
- Practice sounding Note G on the descant recorder
- Maintain good posture for better breathing and sound quality

How do we play Note G on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 132
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Comparing Notes G, A, and B

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

-Compare the pitches of Notes G, A, and B
-Identify the highest and lowest pitch among the three
-Show confidence in playing different notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice playing Notes G, A, and B
- Compare the pitches of the three notes
- Identify which note has the highest pitch and which has the lowest
- Discuss the concept of pitch in music
- Practice playing the three notes in sequence
- Take turns playing the notes

How do the pitches of Notes G, A, and B compare?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 133
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing Notes G, A, B

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

-Play Notes G, A, B on the descant recorder
-Transition smoothly between notes
-Show enjoyment in playing different notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice playing Notes G, A, B on the descant recorder
- Play the notes as shown in pitch grids: GAG, GABAG, GBGAB
- Work on transitioning smoothly between notes
- Focus on maintaining proper fingering for each note
- Practice playing the notes in different sequences

How do we transition smoothly between Notes G, A, and B?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 133
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Using flash cards

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

-Respond to flash cards showing Notes G, A, B
-Play the notes on sight
-Show improvement in note recognition

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch as the teacher shows flash cards randomly
- Play the note written on the flash card
- Make flash cards for Notes G, A, B
- Use the flash cards to practice playing the notes
- Take turns showing flash cards and playing notes
- Focus on quick recognition and response

How can flash cards help us learn to play the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 133
- Descant recorder
- Flash cards
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing melodies

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

-Play simple melodies based on Notes G, A, B
-Apply proper breath control when playing
-Show enjoyment in playing melodies

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing the song "Babylon's Falling"
- Clap the rhythm as you sing
- Sing the tune using letter names
- Play the tune on the descant recorder
- Focus on proper fingering, blowing, and posture
- Practice breathing only at the points marked

How do we play melodies on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 134
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing more melodies

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

-Play the melody "Down came a lady"
-Apply proper technique and breath control
-Show enjoyment in playing melodies

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice playing the song "Down came a lady"
- Focus on the correct fingering for each note
- Apply proper breath control
- Maintain correct rhythm and tempo
- Practice the song in sections before playing it complete
- Take turns performing the melody

How do we play "Down came a lady" on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 134
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing "Gently sleep"

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

-Play the melody "Gently sleep" on the descant recorder
-Apply proper technique and expression
-Evaluate recorder performances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Play the song "Gently sleep" on the descant recorder
- Focus on the correct fingering for each note
- Apply proper breath control
- Maintain correct rhythm and tempo
- Take turns playing the song
- Talk about performances and give feedback

How do we play "Gently sleep" on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 135
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Practicing more melodies

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

-Play additional melodies on the descant recorder
-Practice with increasing independence
-Show enjoyment in playing the descant recorder

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice playing more songs for enjoyment
- Focus on applying all techniques learned
- Search for familiar songs with Notes G, A, B
- Practice playing the songs
- Record yourself playing the songs
- Present recordings to the teacher and classmates

How can we continue to improve our descant recorder playing?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 135
- Descant recorder
- Digital devices for recording
- Digital resources

- Observation - Performance assessment - Digital portfolio

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Practicing more melodies
Descant Recorder - Assessment and review

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

-Play additional melodies on the descant recorder
-Practice with increasing independence
-Show enjoyment in playing the descant recorder

-Demonstrate all skills learned on the descant recorder
-Evaluate own performance
-Show confidence in playing the descant recorder

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice playing more songs for enjoyment
- Focus on applying all techniques learned
- Search for familiar songs with Notes G, A, B
- Practice playing the songs
- Record yourself playing the songs
- Present recordings to the teacher and classmates
- Review all notes learned (G, A, B)
- Demonstrate proper holding, blowing, and fingering
- Play a melody combining all three notes
- Complete a self-assessment of recorder skills
- Identify areas for improvement
- Set goals for further practice

How can we continue to improve our descant recorder playing?
What have we learned about playing the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 135
- Descant recorder
- Digital devices for recording
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 135
- Descant recorder
- Self-assessment forms
- Digital resources

- Observation - Performance assessment - Digital portfolio
- Observation - Performance assessment - Self-assessment