Introduction to Drawing Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Lesson Plan: Introduction to Drawing
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Topic: Introduction to Drawing
Sub-topic: Drawing of things found in the environment (e.g., house, chairs, biro, cars, road, etc.)
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify the image by name.
- State its functions/importance.
- Trace and draw the object/image.
Keywords: Drawing, Environment, Identify, Trace, Functions
Set Induction: Show the pupils pictures of different objects found in the environment and ask them to name the objects.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with basic shapes and colors.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Drawing books
- Pencils
- CCA textbooks
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Ask pupils to mention things they see every day around them, such as houses, cars, and chairs.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication and collaboration
- Pupil’s leadership and personal development
- Citizenship
- Creativity and imagination
Learning Materials:
- Audio-visual resources: Drawing books, pencils, CCA textbooks
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of objects found in the environment
- Drawing books
- Pencils
Content:
- Introduction to drawing: Drawing is a way of creating pictures of things we see around us.
- Examples of things to draw: house, chairs, biro, cars, road.
- Importance of drawing: Helps in understanding and remembering things better.
- Steps to drawing: Identify the object, trace the shape, and draw it.
Evaluation
- Drawing is a way of creating ______. (a) songs (b) pictures (c) games (d) stories
- We use a ______ to draw. (a) pen (b) marker (c) pencil (d) brush
- We can draw things found in the ______. (a) sea (b) space (c) environment (d) desert
- A car is an example of an object we can ______. (a) sing (b) draw (c) read (d) eat
- Drawing helps us to ______ things better. (a) forget (b) dislike (c) understand (d) ignore
- The first step in drawing is to ______ the object. (a) eat (b) identify (c) break (d) hide
- A house is an example of a thing we can find in our ______. (a) environment (b) ocean (c) sky (d) book
- We can use ______ to draw a chair. (a) spoon (b) stick (c) pencil (d) leaf
- Drawing can improve our ______. (a) running (b) jumping (c) understanding (d) sleeping
- To draw, we need a drawing ______. (a) book (b) glass (c) plate (d) bottle
- A biro is an object we can ______. (a) draw (b) eat (c) throw (d) drink
- Drawing helps in remembering things we ______. (a) forget (b) see (c) lose (d) break
- We can draw objects found in our ______. (a) environment (b) food (c) games (d) songs
- Drawing helps us to ______ things around us. (a) ignore (b) dislike (c) understand (d) forget
- The last step in drawing is to ______ the object. (a) eat (b) trace (c) draw (d) break
Class Activity Discussion
- What is drawing? Drawing is creating pictures of things we see around us.
- What can we use to draw? We can use pencils to draw.
- What are some examples of things we can draw? Houses, chairs, cars, and roads.
- Why is drawing important? Drawing helps us understand and remember things better.
- What is the first step in drawing? The first step is to identify the object.
- Can we draw things found in our environment? Yes, we can.
- What is an example of an object found in the environment? A house is an example.
- What do we need to draw a chair? We need a pencil and drawing book.
- How does drawing help us? It helps us understand things better.
- What book do we use to draw? We use a drawing book.
- Is a biro an object we can draw? Yes, it is.
- How does drawing help our memory? It helps us remember things we see.
- Where can we find objects to draw? In our environment.
- Does drawing help us understand our surroundings? Yes, it does.
- What is the last step in drawing? The last step is to draw the object.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was about identifying colors.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Introduction to Drawing.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to mention different things they can see in their environments. The teacher then corrects the pupils where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures of different objects found in the environment.
- Guide pupils in identifying the objects.
- Teach pupils how to trace and draw the objects.
Learners’ Activities:
- Pupils mention different things they can see in their environment.
- Pupils enumerate the functions of drawing in small groups and share with the class.
- Pupils sing a song about drawing.
- Individual pupils draw what the teacher instructs.
Assessment: Observe pupils’ ability to identify, trace, and draw objects. Review pupils’ drawings and provide feedback.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is drawing?
- Name three things you can draw.
- What do we use to draw?
- Why is drawing important?
- What is the first step in drawing?
- Can you draw a house?
- What object do we use to draw?
- How does drawing help our memory?
- Where can we find objects to draw?
- What is the last step in drawing?
Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on pupils’ drawings.
