Exploring Shapes: Fun with Art and Craft Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Art and Craft Lesson Plan

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 7 years

Topic: Readiness Test – Shapes

Sub-topic: Identifying and Drawing Shapes

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify shapes of objects inside and outside the classroom.
2. Draw and label different basic shapes correctly.
3. Match shapes with similar real objects around them (e.g., orange, desk, cup, tin, notebook).

Key Words

• Shape
• Circle
• Square
• Triangle
• Rectangle

Set Induction

• Begin by showing the pupils various objects in the classroom and asking them to describe the shapes they see.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils are familiar with some common objects around them.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Objects of different shapes (e.g., orange, cup, tin)
• Drawing paper
• Pencils
• Crayons
• Ruler
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss the shapes of objects pupils commonly see at home and in school.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Identification
• Drawing
• Labeling

Learning Materials

• Real objects of different shapes
• Drawing and coloring materials

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with different shapes
• Real-life objects matching these shapes

Content

1. Shapes Identification:
   • Circle: Orange, Clock
   • Square: Notebook, Window
   • Triangle: Slice of pizza, Roof
   • Rectangle: Door, Desk
2. Drawing Shapes:
   • Draw a circle and label it.
   • Draw a square and label it.
   • Draw a triangle and label it.
   • Draw a rectangle and label it.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. An orange is shaped like a _______. (a) Square (b) Circle (c) Triangle (d) Rectangle
2. A window can be a _______ shape. (a) Circle (b) Square (c) Triangle (d) Oval
3. A slice of pizza is shaped like a _______. (a) Rectangle (b) Circle (c) Triangle (d) Square
4. A door is usually a _______ shape. (a) Circle (b) Triangle (c) Square (d) Rectangle
5. A clock can be a _______ shape. (a) Square (b) Rectangle (c) Circle (d) Triangle
6. A desk is often a _______ shape. (a) Circle (b) Rectangle (c) Triangle (d) Square
7. A tin can is usually a _______ shape. (a) Rectangle (b) Circle (c) Triangle (d) Square
8. A notebook can be a _______ shape. (a) Square (b) Rectangle (c) Triangle (d) Circle
9. A roof can be a _______ shape. (a) Circle (b) Square (c) Triangle (d) Rectangle
10. A cup is usually a _______ shape. (a) Circle (b) Square (c) Rectangle (d) Triangle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What shape is an orange?
   • A circle.
2. What shape is a door?
   • A rectangle.
3. Can a window be a square?
   • Yes, it can.
4. What shape is a slice of pizza?
   • A triangle.
5. Is a desk usually a rectangle?
   • Yes, it is.
6. What shape is a clock?
   • A circle.
7. What shape is a tin can?
   • A circle.
8. Can a notebook be a rectangle?
   • Yes, it can.
9. What shape is a roof?
   • A triangle.
10. Is a cup usually a circle?
    • Yes, it is.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Review basic concepts of shapes discussed in the last lesson (if any).

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Show real objects and discuss their shapes.
• Demonstrate drawing each shape on the board.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Encourage pupils to share examples of objects with different shapes they know.
• Correct and guide them as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show flashcards and real objects.
• Demonstrate drawing shapes.
• Facilitate discussions and group activities.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify shapes in the classroom.
• Draw and label shapes.
• Match real objects to their shapes.

Assessment

1. Evaluation Questions:
   1. What shape is an orange?
   2. Draw and label a square.
   3. Name an object that is a triangle.
   4. What shape is a notebook?
   5. Draw and label a rectangle.
   6. What shape is a desk?
   7. Draw and label a circle.
   8. Name an object that is a rectangle.
   9. What shape is a clock?
   10. Draw and label a triangle.

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work, provides feedback, and corrects where necessary.

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