### Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts
#### Topic: Festivals
#### Grade: Primary 2
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**Objective:**
- Students will understand the concept of festivals, their significance, and how they are celebrated in different cultures.
**Materials:**
- Pictures and videos of various festivals
- Drawing and coloring supplies
- Chart paper and markers
- Stories or books about festivals
- Craft materials (e.g., colored paper, scissors, glue)
**Duration:**
- 60 minutes
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### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and engage them with a simple, fun song or activity related to celebration.
2. **Introduction to Festivals:**
- Explain what a festival is in simple terms.
- Ask students to name any festivals they know or have celebrated and why these festivals are important to them.
#### Main Activity (40 minutes)
1. **Visual Presentation (10 minutes):**
- Show pictures and short videos of various festivals from around the world (e.g., Christmas, Eid, Diwali, Chinese New Year).
- Briefly discuss the key elements of each festival: decorations, costumes, food, music, and special traditions.
2. **Story Time (10 minutes):**
- Read a short story or book about a festival. Discuss the key points and ask questions to gauge understanding.
3. **Art and Craft Activity (20 minutes):**
- **Activity 1: Drawing and Coloring**
- Provide students with drawing sheets and ask them to draw and color a festival scene. It could be a festival they have experienced or one they found interesting from the presentation.
- **Activity 2: Craft Making**
- Instruct students to make simple festival-related crafts, such as paper lanterns for Chinese New Year, masks, or miniature Christmas trees.
- **Group Work:**
- Divide the class into small groups. Each group will create a poster depicting a particular festival, including symbols, food, and traditions. Use chart paper and markers.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Allow students to present their drawings, crafts, and group posters to the class.
- Encourage them to explain what they have learned about the chosen festival and why they found it interesting.
2. **Reflection:**
- Ask students to share their favorite part of the lesson and something new they learned about festivals.
3. **Wrap-Up:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson, reinforcing the importance and joy of celebrating different festivals.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussions.
- Creativity and effort in drawing, coloring, and crafting activities.
- Ability to recall and explain details about festivals presented during the lesson.
**Extension Activity:**
- Assign students to bring a photo or an object related to a festival they celebrate at home for the next class. They will share these with their peers and explain their significance.