Using Drawing Tools, Pencil, Eraser, Filling Color And Text Tool When Drawing With Paint Artist for Primary 6

Class: Primary 6
Term: 2nd Term
Subject: Basic Science And Technology
Curriculum theme: Computer Studies
Previous Lesson: Icons On The Tool Box And Their Uses
Topic: Using Drawing Tools: Pencil, Eraser, Filling Color And Text Tool When Drawing With Paint Artist
Content/learning Area: Using drawing tools, e.g. pencil tool, eraser tool, filling color tool, text tool, and how to apply them in drawing with Paint artist.Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Identify the pencil, eraser, filling color, and text tools in Paint Artist.
• Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of digital drawing tools in creating artworks.
• Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to use the pencil, eraser, filling color, and text tools when drawing with Paint Artist.
• Social Domain: Work collaboratively in pairs to create simple drawings using the tools.

Reference Materials

the following resources where used in planning this lesson:

• 9 – years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Facts from: Microsoft Learn – How to: Use a Drawing Tool | Microsoft Learn
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• A computer with Paint Artist software
• Projector or large screen (if available)
• Printed diagrams of paint artist tools
• Flashcards showing different drawing tools

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding how to use digital drawing tools is essential in today’s technology-driven world.This lesson will help pupils develop digital creativity and prepare them for future use of design software.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic icons on the toolbox and their uses from the previous lesson.

Lesson Content

Using Drawing Tools: pencil, Eraser, Filling Color And Text Tool When Drawing With Paint Artist

Drawing with Paint Artist allows us to create digital images using different tools. Some of the most vital tools are:

1. Pencil Tool – This is used to draw freehand lines and sketches. It effectively works like a real pencil.
2. Eraser Tool – This is used to remove mistakes or unwanted parts of a drawing.
3. Filling Color tool – This helps to fill an area with a specific color. it is useful for coloring objects quickly.
4. Text Tool – This is used to add words or sentences to a drawing.

Steps for Using These Tools

1. using the Pencil Tool

1. Open Paint Artist.
2. Select the Pencil tool from the toolbox.
3. Click and drag the mouse to draw freehand.

1. Using the Eraser Tool

1. Click on the Eraser tool in the toolbox.
2. Move the mouse over the part of the drawing you want to erase.
3. Click and drag to erase.

1. Using the Filling Color Tool

1. Select the Fill Color tool.
2. Click on a color from the color palette.3. Click inside the shape or object to fill it with the selected color.

1. Using the Text tool

1. Click on the Text tool.
2. Click on the area where you want to type.
3. type your text and change the font size or color as needed.

Teaching Methods

to deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Demonstration, Guided practice, Interactive practice, Description, Visual learning, Hands-on activity, Pair work, Questioning.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils if they have used Paint Artist before and what they know about drawing tools.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond and share their experiences.

Step 2: Explanation of Drawing Tools

Time: 7 mins
teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Shows pupils the Pencil, Eraser, Filling Color, and Text tools in Paint Artist.
Pupils’ activity: Pupils observe and identify the tools.

Step 3: Demonstrating the Tools

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Guided practice
Teacher’s activity: demonstrates how to use each tool on the computer.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch carefully.

Step 4: Guided Practice

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Interactive practice
Teacher’s activity: Guides pupils to use the tools in pairs to create a simple drawing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice drawing and using the tools.

Step 5: note-Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Dictates a short summary for pupils to copy.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write notes in their books.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s activity: Asks questions about the functions of the tools.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Identify the pencil, eraser, filling color, and text tools in Paint Artist.
2. Demonstrate how to use the pencil, eraser, filling color, and text tools when drawing with Paint Artist.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Wrap-up
teacher’s Activity: Recaps the lesson and encourages pupils to practice at home.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond.

Home Task: Record two correct examples of Using Drawing Tools: Pencil, Eraser, Filling Color And Text Tool When Drawing With Paint Artist from the lesson or home environment and explain each in your own words.

lesson Keywords

• Pencil Tool – A tool used for drawing freehand lines and sketches.
• Eraser Tool – A tool used to remove mistakes or unwanted parts of a drawing.
• Filling Color Tool – A tool used to fill an area with a specific color.
• Text Tool – A tool used to add words or sentences to a drawing.
• Paint Artist – A computer program used for creating and editing images.

Lesson evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. name two drawing tools learned in Paint Artist.
2. What is the function of the eraser tool?
3. How do you use the filling color tool?
4. Demonstrate how