Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Branches Of Art

**Lesson Plan: Branches of Art (Primary 1, Cultural and Creative Arts)** **Lesson Title:** Branches of Art **Grade Level:** Primary 1 **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objectives:** 1. Students will identify and understand three main branches of art: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Literary Arts. 2. Students will participate in a simple activity related to each branch to foster engagement and understanding. 3. Students will learn basic vocabulary associated with each branch of art. **Materials Needed:** - Large sheets of paper and markers - Crayons, colored pencils, and watercolor paints - A short children’s book or a simple poem - A music CD or an instrument - Flashcards with images and words: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts **Lesson Outline:** **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** - Greet the students and ask how they are feeling today. - Play a short, lively piece of music as they settle in to grab their attention. 2. **Introduction to the Topic:** - Show the flashcards with the words "Visual Arts," "Performing Arts," and "Literary Arts." - Explain that today, we will learn about different branches of art. - Ask students if they know what art is and list some examples they provide. **Main Activity (30 minutes):** 1. **Visual Arts (10 minutes):** - Show pictures of paintings, sculptures, and drawings. - Explain that visual arts are things we can see, like paintings and drawings. - Activity: Give students paper, crayons, and markers to draw something they like (animals, their family, etc.). Display their drawings. 2. **Performing Arts (10 minutes):** - Show a short video clip of a child dancing or playing a musical instrument. - Explain that performing arts include dance, music, and acting. - Activity: Encourage students to participate in a simple song or dance. Play a familiar children’s song and let them sing and move along. 3. **Literary Arts (10 minutes):** - Hold up a children's book and show pictures from it. - Explain that literary arts are about stories, poetry, and writing. - Activity: Read a short, engaging story or poem to the class. Ask a few simple questions about the story to ensure comprehension. **Conclusion and Review (5 minutes):** 1. **Recap:** - Review the three branches of art and ask students to repeat them: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts. - Show the flashcards again and have students match images with the correct branch of art. 2. **Wrap Up:** - Praise students for their participation. - Ask if anyone would like to share what they drew, danced, or what part of the story they liked. - Inform students that in future classes, they will explore more about each of these branches. **Assessment:** - Observe student participation and engagement during activities. - Use simple questions to check for understanding during and after activities. - Review students' drawings for creativity and understanding of visual arts. **Extension Activities:** - Encourage students to bring a drawing or story from home to share with the class. - Plan a mini art gallery in the classroom where students' artworks can be displayed. - Organize a "show and tell" session where students can perform a song, dance, or narrate a short story they like. **Notes for Instructor:** - Be patient and encouraging, especially since the students are very young. - Use positive reinforcement to keep students motivated and engaged. - Adjust activities based on the class’s interest and attention levels.