Types of Drawing Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 10 years
Topic: Types of Drawing
Sub-topic: Readiness Test
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify different types of drawing.
2. Compare different types of drawing.
3. Create different types of drawing.

Keywords: Drawing, Types, Comparison, Creativity, Art

Set Induction:

• Begin by showing various drawings (e.g., portraits, landscapes, abstract). Ask pupils to describe what they see and name the types of drawings.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils should be familiar with basic drawing techniques and have previously practiced simple drawings.

Learning Materials:

• Drawing paper, colored pencils, markers, examples of different types of drawings (portraits, landscapes, abstract, still life, cartoon).

Instructional Materials:

• Visual aids (pictures of different types of drawings), whiteboard, and markers.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss different drawing styles pupils have seen or created before. Link this to the new topic by explaining that these are different types of drawings.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Creativity, observation, comparison, and artistic expression.

Learning Materials:

• Drawing paper, colored pencils, markers, visual aids.

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 5 Cultural and Creative Arts.

Content:

1. Definition of Drawing: Drawing is making marks on a surface to create images or designs.
2. Types of Drawing:
   • Portraits: Drawings of people’s faces.
   • Landscapes: Drawings of natural scenes like mountains, trees, or rivers.
   • Abstract: Drawings that do not represent real things but use shapes and colors.
   • Still Life: Drawings of objects like fruits, vases, or books.
   • Cartoons: Drawings with characters and stories, often humorous.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):

1. A drawing of a person’s face is called a __________.
   a) Landscape
   b) Portrait
   c) Still Life
   d) Cartoon
2. __________ drawings show scenes from nature like mountains and rivers.
   a) Abstract
   b) Portrait
   c) Still Life
   d) Landscape
3. __________ drawings use shapes and colors to express ideas, not real things.
   a) Cartoons
   b) Portraits
   c) Abstract
   d) Still Life
4. Drawings of objects like fruits or vases are known as __________.
   a) Cartoons
   b) Landscapes
   c) Still Life
   d) Portraits
5. __________ drawings often tell a story and include characters.
   a) Abstract
   b) Cartoons
   c) Portraits
   d) Landscapes
6. A drawing of a mountain range is an example of __________.
   a) Still Life
   b) Portrait
   c) Abstract
   d) Landscape
7. Drawings that represent real-life scenes are called __________.
   a) Cartoons
   b) Abstract
   c) Still Life
   d) Realistic
8. __________ drawings use imagination and do not depict real objects.
   a) Portraits
   b) Still Life
   c) Abstract
   d) Landscapes
9. A drawing of a book and a vase is an example of __________.
   a) Landscape
   b) Still Life
   c) Cartoon
   d) Abstract
10. The type of drawing that shows funny characters and stories is __________.
    a) Still Life
    b) Portrait
    c) Abstract
    d) Cartoon
11. Drawings of trees and rivers fall under the __________ category.
    a) Abstract
    b) Portrait
    c) Cartoon
    d) Landscape
12. An image with random shapes and colors without real-world references is __________.
    a) Still Life
    b) Abstract
    c) Portrait
    d) Landscape
13. __________ is the type of drawing that shows daily life objects like fruits.
    a) Cartoon
    b) Portrait
    c) Still Life
    d) Abstract
14. An image that tells a joke or story with characters is __________.
    a) Still Life
    b) Cartoon
    c) Abstract
    d) Portrait
15. __________ drawings represent people’s faces and features.
    a) Still Life
    b) Abstract
    c) Portrait
    d) Landscape

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers):

1. Q: What is a portrait drawing?
   A: It is a drawing of a person’s face.
2. Q: What are landscape drawings?
   A: They are drawings of natural scenes like mountains or rivers.
3. Q: How are abstract drawings different from realistic ones?
   A: Abstract drawings use shapes and colors without representing real things.
4. Q: What does a still life drawing include?
   A: Objects like fruits, vases, or books.
5. Q: What is the main characteristic of cartoon drawings?
   A: They often feature characters and tell a story.
6. Q: Why might an artist choose to draw abstract art?
   A: To express ideas or emotions in a non-representational way.
7. Q: What is one thing you might find in a landscape drawing?
   A: Natural elements like trees, mountains, or rivers.
8. Q: Can still life drawings include non-living objects?
   A: Yes, they often depict non-living items like fruits or bottles.
9. Q: What makes a cartoon drawing different from a portrait?
   A: Cartoons are often humorous and feature characters, while portraits focus on faces.
10. Q: How do portraits help in understanding art?
    A: They capture human features and expressions, showing artistic skill in rendering likeness.
11. Q: What might be used in a still life drawing?
    A: Everyday objects like a bowl of fruit or a vase.
12. Q: How can abstract art be interpreted?
    A: It can be interpreted in many ways as it doesn’t represent real objects.
13. Q: What type of drawing might include scenery?
    A: Landscape drawing.
14. Q: Are cartoons always funny?
    A: Not always, but they often have humorous elements.
15. Q: Why do artists use different types of drawing?
    A: To express different ideas and emotions and showcase various skills.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Basic Drawing Techniques.”
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the different types of drawing (portraits, landscapes, abstract, still life, cartoons).
3. Step 3: Pupils share their thoughts on different drawing types, and the teacher provides feedback and corrections as needed.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show examples of different types of drawings.
• Explain each type with visual aids.
• Guide pupils in creating their own drawings of various types.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe examples provided.
• Discuss the characteristics of each type of drawing.
• Create their own drawings based on the types discussed.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils’ drawings and compare them to the types discussed.
• Check if pupils can correctly identify and describe each type of drawing.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a portrait drawing?
2. Name one feature of landscape drawings.
3. What makes abstract art unique?
4. Give an example of a still life drawing subject.
5. What do cartoons often include?
6. How do you distinguish between a still life and a landscape drawing?
7. What type of drawing shows objects like fruits?
8. Describe one characteristic of abstract drawings.
9. Why might someone choose to draw a cartoon?
10. How do portraits differ from landscapes?

Conclusion:

• The teacher will review each pupil’s drawings, providing feedback and marking them based on the types discussed.