Meaning of Branches of Art Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 6 years
Sex: Mixed
Topics:
- Meaning of Branches of Art
- Identification of Objects Around the Class
- Grouping Objects into Branches
Duration: 1 Hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain what branches mean by giving an explanation.
- Discuss the branches of art.
- Classify artwork into different branches.
Key Words:
- Branches
- Art
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Literary arts
- Classification
Set Induction:
Show pictures of different artworks and ask pupils to describe what they see.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with basic forms of art such as drawing and singing from previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with examples of different branches of art
- Pictures of various artworks
- Objects around the classroom (e.g., drawings, books, musical instruments)
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss different creative activities pupils have done, like drawing or singing, and introduce the idea that these activities belong to different branches of art.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Observation
- Classification
- Critical thinking
- Artistic appreciation
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
- Basic Arts for Primary Schools
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with examples of different branches of art
- Pictures of various artworks
Content Explanation:
- Meaning of Branches of Art:
- Branches of art refer to different types or categories of art.
- Branches of Art:
- Visual Arts: Art you can see, such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.
- Performing Arts: Art you can watch and listen to, such as music, dance, and drama.
- Literary Arts: Art you can read, such as stories, poems, and books.
- Classification of Art:
- Identify different objects around the classroom and classify them into visual arts, performing arts, or literary arts.
Evaluation
- Branches of art refer to different _______ of art. a. types b. colours c. shapes d. sizes
- Drawing and painting are examples of _______ arts. a. performing b. visual c. literary d. cooking
- Music and dance are examples of _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. drawing
- Stories and poems are examples of _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. musical
- Art you can see is called _______ arts. a. performing b. visual c. literary d. singing
- Art you can watch and listen to is called _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. writing
- Art you can read is called _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. painting
- A sculpture is an example of _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. singing
- A play or drama is an example of _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. cooking
- A book is an example of _______ arts. a. visual b. performing c. literary d. singing
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What are branches of art? A: Different types or categories of art.
- Q: What is visual art? A: Art you can see, like drawing and painting.
- Q: What is performing art? A: Art you can watch and listen to, like music and dance.
- Q: What is literary art? A: Art you can read, like stories and poems.
- Q: Can you give an example of visual art? A: Drawing or painting.
- Q: Can you give an example of performing art? A: Music or dance.
- Q: Can you give an example of literary art? A: A story or poem.
- Q: What type of art is a sculpture? A: Visual art.
- Q: What type of art is a play or drama? A: Performing art.
- Q: What type of art is a book? A: Literary art.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Identification of Tonic Sol-fa”.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topics, “Meaning of Branches of Art”, “Identification of Objects Around the Class”, and “Grouping Objects into Branches”.
Step 3: The teacher explains the meaning of branches of art, discusses the different branches, and demonstrates how to classify artworks into these branches using objects around the classroom.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the meaning of branches of art.
- Show flashcards with examples of visual, performing, and literary arts.
- Guide pupils in identifying and classifying objects around the classroom.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Identify objects around the classroom.
- Classify the objects into visual, performing, or literary arts.
Assessment:
10 Evaluation Questions:
- What does “branches of art” mean?
- Name a branch of art.
- What is visual art?
- Give an example of performing art.
- What is literary art?
- What branch of art is a drawing?
- What branch of art is a song?
- What branch of art is a poem?
- How many branches of art are discussed?
- What type of art is a dance?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work, providing feedback and necessary corrections.
More Useful Links
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- Meaning of Art Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
- Meaning of Sounds and Music Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2