Class: Primary โฃTwo
Term: First Term
Subject: โCultural & Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Paper Craft Making And Decorations II
Topic: Arrangement of Motif and Coloring of Designs
Content/Learning Area: What is a Motif?,Arranging Motifs,Coloring designs,examples
time Allocation: โค 40 minutes
Performance โคObjectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
1.Define a motif.
2. โฃIdentify different methods of arranging motifs.
3. Explain the importance of colorโ in design.
- Affective Domain:
โ โข 1. Show creativity in arranging motifs and coloring designs.
โ 2. Appreciate โthe importance of pattern in art and design.
- Psychomotor Domain:
โฃ 1.โ Arrange motifs to create simple repeat patterns.
โค 2. Color their designs using various techniques.
- Social Domain:
1. Work collaboratively with peers.
โ2. Share ideas and techniques with โคclassmates.
Reference Materials
- 9 โ Yearsโค Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja educational Resource Center Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- online Data
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this โlesson, the teacher will useโ the following materials:
- Chart showing examples of motifsโค and patterns.
- Colored pencils, crayons, or paints.
- Paper or other suitable art โmaterials.
Rationale forโข the Lesson
Understanding motifs and patterns is fundamental to art and design. This lesson provides a foundation for future creative projects and helps pupils developโฃ their aesthetic sense โand appreciation for visual order.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will begin by asking pupils what patterns they see inโ their everyday lives (e.g., clothing, wallpaper,โ nature). This will lead into a โฃdiscussion โabout repeating designs and introduce the concept of motifs.
Lesson Content
What is a Motif?
A motif is a small, repeating design element in art and design. It can be a simple shape, a pattern, or a picture. Motifs are used to create patterns.
Arranging Motifs
Arranging motifs involves organizing designโ elements to โฃformโ a cohesive pattern. These include:
- โRepeating a single โmotif: This isโ the simplest pattern. You โฃrepeat the same motif.
- Alternating two or more motifs: This involves alternating different motifs.
- Creating a grid pattern: โคThis involves arranging motifs in aโค grid, like a checkerboard.
- Creating a โฃdiagonal pattern: This involves arranging motifs in a โdiagonal line.
- Radial Arrangement: Arranging motifs around a central point, creating a circular or radiating design.
- Random Arrangement: Placing motifs without a โขspecific order, creating a more organic and โfree-flowing design.
Coloring Designs
After โarrangingโค motifs, color them to add visual interest. Choose colors that complement each other.
Examples
Examples ofโข motif arrangements include:
- Repeating a single motif: Repeat aโ simple flower โmotif.
- Alternating two or more โmotifs: โคAlternate a flower โคmotif with a leaf motif.
- โขCreating a grid pattern: Arrange squares in a grid, each with a different motif.
- Creating a diagonal pattern: Arrange circles in a diagonal line, each with a different motif.
- Radial Arrangement: Arrange petals around the center of aโข flower to โฃcreate a floral motif.
- Random Arrangement: โฃScatter star โmotifs across a night โsky background forโ a whimsical design.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson,โ โคthe teacher willโค adoptโค the following methods: Clarification, Exhibition, Discussion, and Practical Activity.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: โค Questioning,โ Discussion
Teacherโs Activity: Introduce theโ topic and engage pupils in a discussion about patterns in their habitat.
Pupilsโ Activity: Participate in the discussion and share their observations.
Step 2: Clarification ofโค Key Concepts
Time: โฃ 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation,โ Definition
Teacherโs โคActivity: Define โa โmotif and โexplain different ways to arrange them (repeating, alternating, grid, diagonal).
Pupilsโ Activity: Listenโข attentively and askโ clarifying questions.
Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration, Modeling
Teacherโsโ Activity: Demonstrate how to create different patterns using motifs and coloring techniques.
Pupilsโ Activity: Observe the demonstration and ask questions.
Step 4: Autonomous Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring, Feedback
Teacherโsโ Activity: Supervise pupils as they create their own patternsโข using motifs and colors.
Pupilsโ Activity: Create their own patterns, experimenting with different arrangements and colors.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: โฃ Note-Taking
Teacherโs Activity: Guide pupils in summarizing key concepts.Pupilsโ Activity: Take notes on key concepts.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning, Feedback
Teacherโs Activity: Review โฃkey concepts and โคanswer โany remaining questions.Pupilsโ Activity: Ask questions and participate in the review.
Objective-aligned checks:
- Define a motif.
- Identify different methods of arranging motifs.
- Explain the importance of color in design.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing, Encouragement
Teacherโs Activity: Summarize theโ lesson and encourage pupils to practice at home.
Pupilsโ Activity: listen to the summaryโฃ and ask any final questions.
Lesson Keywords
- Motif โ A repeating design โelement.
- Pattern โ โคAn arrangementโ of motifs.
- Repeat โโฃ To use aโฃ motif โagain.
- Alternate โขโ To โคuse different motifs in turn.
- Grid โ An arrangement of motifs in rows and columns.
- Diagonal โ An arrangement of motifs in a slanting line.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- How do you create aโ simpleโ repeat pattern withโ motifs?
- What materials can you โuse to color your designs?
- โคWhy is it significant to be creative โขin making patterns?
- Can you give an example โฃof a pattern you could create using motifs?
- What are some different ways to arrangeโ motifs to create patterns?
Observation: Observe pupilsโ โคparticipation in discussions, their โขability โฃto createโข patterns, and their use of color.
Assignment/Homework
- Create a pattern usingโ motifs on a piece of โpaper.
- Color theโค patternโฃ using colored pencils or crayons.
- Explain the type of arrangement you used inโ your pattern.
Differentiation
- for slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simpler motif examples.
- For advanced learners: โฃ Encourage them to create more complex patterns and explore different color combinations.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids,โ verbalโค explanations, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
Note for Teachers
Ensure that pupilsโข have โaccess to a variety of โmaterials โfor โคcreating their patterns. Encourage creativity and experimentation with different arrangements and colors. Provide positive feedback and encouragement toโข all pupils.

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