Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 10
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Designing Patterns From Basic Shapes
Topic: Making Designs With Simple Repeat
Content/Learning Area: simple repeat patterns, Making patterns to form design using simple repeat

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify and explain the meaning of simple repeat patterns.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the beauty of patterns made through simple repeat.
Psychomotor Domain: Create simple repeat patterns to form a design.
Social Domain: Work cooperatively in groups to produce repeat designs.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online information from: The Sewing Retreat – The Sewing Retreat: Pattern cutting
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Drawing paper
Rulers and pencils
Colouring materials (crayons, markers)
Samples of fabric with simple repeat designs
Charts showing repeated shapes and objects

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson will help pupils understand how to use simple shapes to make repeat patterns and create beautiful designs around them.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have seen patterns in clothes, floor tiles, and wall decorations, and can recognize repeated shapes.

Lesson Content

Making Designs with Simple Repeat

Simple repeat means using the same shape or line again and again in order to make a pattern. It makes the design look neat and beautiful.

Examples of Shapes for Simple Repeat

The following are examples of shapes that can be used for simple repeat:

Circle
Square
Triangle
Star
Line

Steps in Making Designs with Simple Repeat

These are steps in making a simple repeat design:

Choose a shape to repeat
Draw the shape neatly on paper
Repeat the same shape many times in rows or columns
Colour the pattern to make it bright
Arrange the shapes in a neat order to form a design

Importance of Simple Repeat Patterns

The following are importance of simple repeat patterns:

They make clothes and fabrics beautiful
They are used to decorate walls and floors
They make books and art works look attractive
They help us create order and balance in design

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Explanation, Demonstration, Visual Aids, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher shows pupils fabrics and charts with repeated shapes, asks them to identify the shapes and patterns they see.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, answer questions and describe patterns.
Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge of patterns.

Step 2: Meaning of Simple Repeat

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains that simple repeat means repeating one shape many times to make a design.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the meaning after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of simple repeat.

Step 3: Examples of Shapes for Simple Repeat

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher draws different shapes (circle, triangle, star, etc.) on the board and shows how they can be repeated.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the shapes and watch teacher’s demonstration.
Learning Point: Pupils learn examples of shapes used in simple repeat.

Step 4: Steps in Making Designs

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher demonstrates step-by-step how to choose a shape, repeat it, and colour it.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils follow along by drawing and repeating their own shapes.
Learning Point: Pupils practice steps in making simple repeat patterns.

Step 5: Importance of Simple Repeat

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils where they see repeat patterns in their environment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention clothes, floors, and decorations.
Learning Point: Pupils learn importance of repeat patterns.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher writes summarized notes on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books.
Learning Point: Pupils retain key lesson points.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils to explain meaning, steps, and examples of simple repeat patterns.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions individually.
Learning Point: Teacher assesses pupils’ understanding.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher praises pupils’ efforts and reminds them to look for repeat patterns in their environment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond.
Learning Point: Pupils connect lesson to real life.

Home Task: Describe or illustrate one lesson example of Making Designs With Simple Repeat and include one safety or performance rule. Do not practise a risky activity without adult supervision.

Lesson Keywords

Pattern: A design made by repeating shapes or lines
Repeat: Doing the same thing again and again
Design: A plan or drawing that shows arrangement of shapes or objects
Shape: The outline of an object like circle or square
Colour: What makes a design bright and attractive

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define simple repeat.
Mention three shapes that can be used for simple repeat.
List the steps in making a simple repeat design.
State two importance of simple repeat patterns.
Draw a simple repeat pattern using one shape.

Differentiation

Fast learners can create more complex repeat designs using two shapes, while slower learners can repeat one simple shape with guidance.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage creativity by allowing pupils to choose colours and shapes of their choice. Use real-life materials like fabrics to sustain their interest.