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 

1. Drawing is a way of creating ______. (a) songs (b) pictures (c) games (d) stories
2. We use a ______ to draw. (a) pen (b) marker (c) pencil (d) brush
3. We can draw things found in the ______. (a) sea (b) space (c) environment (d) desert
4. A car is an example of an object we can ______. (a) sing (b) draw (c) read (d) eat
5. Drawing helps us to ______ things better. (a) forget (b) dislike (c) understand (d) ignore
6. The first step in drawing is to ______ the object. (a) eat (b) identify (c) break (d) hide
7. A house is an example of a thing we can find in our ______. (a) environment (b) ocean (c) sky (d) book
8. We can use ______ to draw a chair. (a) spoon (b) stick (c) pencil (d) leaf
9. Drawing can improve our ______. (a) running (b) jumping (c) understanding (d) sleeping
10. To draw, we need a drawing ______. (a) book (b) glass (c) plate (d) bottle
11. A biro is an object we can ______. (a) draw (b) eat (c) throw (d) drink
12. Drawing helps in remembering things we ______. (a) forget (b) see (c) lose (d) break
13. We can draw objects found in our ______. (a) environment (b) food (c) games (d) songs
14. Drawing helps us to ______ things around us. (a) ignore (b) dislike (c) understand (d) forget
15. The last step in drawing is to ______ the object. (a) eat (b) trace (c) draw (d) break

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is drawing? Drawing is creating pictures of things we see around us.
2. What can we use to draw? We can use pencils to draw.
3. What are some examples of things we can draw? Houses, chairs, cars, and roads.
4. Why is drawing important? Drawing helps us understand and remember things better.
5. What is the first step in drawing? The first step is to identify the object.
6. Can we draw things found in our environment? Yes, we can.
7. What is an example of an object found in the environment? A house is an example.
8. What do we need to draw a chair? We need a pencil and drawing book.
9. How does drawing help us? It helps us understand things better.
10. What book do we use to draw? We use a drawing book.
11. Is a biro an object we can draw? Yes, it is.
12. How does drawing help our memory? It helps us remember things we see.
13. Where can we find objects to draw? In our environment.
14. Does drawing help us understand our surroundings? Yes, it does.
15. 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:

1. What is drawing?
2. Name three things you can draw.
3. What do we use to draw?
4. Why is drawing important?
5. What is the first step in drawing?
6. Can you draw a house?
7. What object do we use to draw?
8. How does drawing help our memory?
9. Where can we find objects to draw?
10. What is the last step in drawing?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on pupils’ drawings.