Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Still Life Drawing
Topic: Steps Involved In Still Life Drawing And How To Play Foreign Musical Instruments
Content/Learning Area: Steps Involved In Still Life drawing, How To Play Foreign Musical Instruments
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify the correct steps involved in still life drawing and how to play some foreign musical instruments
Affective Domain: Show interest in practicing drawing and playing musical instruments
Psychomotor domain: Practice basic steps of drawing a still life object and demonstrate how to handle a foreign musical instrument
Social Domain: Work together in pairs or groups while drawing or playing instruments

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 Facts from: Wikipedia – Still life
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

Real objects for still life drawing (e.g., cup, bottle, fruits)
Drawing paper and pencils
Foreign musical instruments (e.g., keyboard, guitar, flute – real or picture)
Chart showing steps in drawing
Video/audio presentation of music from foreign instruments

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson will help pupils develop drawing skills and appreciate music from other cultures, enhancing their creativity and global awareness.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

pupils can identify common drawing tools and have listened to or watched people play musical instruments.

Lesson Content

Steps Involved In Still Life Drawing And How To Play Foreign Musical Instruments

Still life drawing means drawing objects that do not move. These objects can be things like bottles, fruits, or cups.

The following are steps to draw still life:

Choose the object you want to draw
Arrange the object in a good position
observe the shape of the object
draw the basic shape lightly
Add details to the drawing
Shade the drawing to show light and dark parts

how To Play Foreign Musical Instruments

Foreign musical instruments are musical tools that come from other countries. They include instruments like the keyboard, guitar, and flute. The following are steps to play foreign instruments:

No the name of the instrument
Learn the parts of the instrument
Hold or sit with the instrument correctly
Learn how to make sound with it
Practice playing notes or sounds
play simple songs slowly

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, lecture, 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: The teacher displays a real object and a musical instrument, asks pupils if they can draw or play them, and connects to previous experience
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, listen and respond to questions

Step 2: Steps in Still Life Drawing

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains and demonstrates each step of drawing a bottle using a pencil and paper
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch, listen and try drawing along

Step 3: How to Play Foreign Musical Instruments

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces a foreign instrument (e.g., keyboard), names the parts, and shows how to play simple notes
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe and try using the instrument

Step 4: Group Practice

Time: 5 mins
teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher divides pupils into groups to either draw or try playing instruments in turns
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in group practice

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy notes on the board into their books
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books

Step 6: Evaluation/review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess understanding
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and complete tasks

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify the correct steps involved in still life drawing and how to play some foreign musical instruments.
Practice basic steps of drawing a still life object and demonstrate how to handle a foreign musical instrument.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson, praises effort, and encourages practice at home
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions

Lesson Keywords

Still life – Drawing things that do not move
Instrument – something used to make music
Shade – Dark part of a drawing
Observe – to look at something carefully
Note – A single sound in music

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention two objects used for still life drawing
List three steps to draw a still life object
Name two foreign musical instruments
State how to hold a musical instrument
practice shading a simple drawing
Demonstrate playing simple notes on a keyboard or flute

Assignment/Homework

Differentiation

For slower learners: Teacher provides support by simplifying instructions.
for advanced learners: Teacher gives extra tasks to faster learners.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Teacher uses visual aids, audio demonstrations, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Use real objects and instruments where possible for better engagement. Guide pupils individually during practice sessions.