### Lesson Plan for Clothing and Textile
#### Senior Secondary 3
#### Topic: Dress Sense: Wardrobe Planning
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**Date:**
**Class Duration: 60 minutes**
**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of wardrobe planning.
2. Identify the key factors in building a versatile and functional wardrobe.
3. Create an example wardrobe plan suitable for different seasons and occasions.
4. Appreciate the importance of personal style and budget management in wardrobe planning.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer for presentation
- Handouts with wardrobe planning tips and exercises
- Magazines and catalogues for visual examples
- Scissors, glue, and poster paper for group activity
**Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Roll Call**
2. **Warm-Up Discussion:** Ask students what they understand by "dress sense" and "wardrobe planning." Note responses on the whiteboard.
**Direct Instruction (15 minutes):**
1. **Lecture on Wardrobe Planning**
- Importance of wardrobe planning: Saves time and money, reduces stress, and ensures you always have something appropriate to wear.
- Key considerations: Climate, personal style, lifestyle, and budget.
- Basics of a capsule wardrobe: Core pieces vs. statement pieces, color coordination, and fabric choices.
**Visual Presentation:**
- Show slides with examples of well-planned wardrobes.
- Discuss the differences between seasonal needs (e.g., winter vs. summer wardrobes).
**Guided Practice (20 minutes):**
1. **Group Activity: Designing a Capsule Wardrobe**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with magazines/catalogues, scissors, glue, and poster paper.
- Assign each group a specific season (e.g., Summer, Winter) and ask them to create a capsule wardrobe plan including at least:
- 2 tops
- 2 bottoms (skirts/pants)
- 1 outerwear option
- 2 pairs of shoes
- 2 accessories
- Encourage them to consider versatility and how the pieces can mix and match.
**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
1. **Personal Wardrobe Plan**
- Have students individually reflect on their own wardrobes and write down key pieces they think are essential for their personal style and lifestyle.
- Ask them to identify any gaps in their current wardrobe and what items they might need to acquire.
**Closure (5 minutes):**
1. **Review Key Points**
- Recap the importance of wardrobe planning.
- Highlight the benefits of having a well-thought-out wardrobe.
2. **Q&A Session**
- Open the floor for any questions or comments from students.
**Assessment:**
- Evaluate group posters for creativity, practicality, and adherence to the guidelines.
- Collect individual wardrobe plans and provide feedback.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to go through their own wardrobe at home and make a list of items that they need to add or replace. They should bring this list to the next class for further discussion.
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**Extensions:**
- Plan a follow-up lesson on sustainable fashion and how to incorporate eco-friendly practices into wardrobe planning.
- Organize a "Wardrobe Swap Day" where students can exchange clothes they no longer need with their classmates.