**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.