**Lesson Plan: Introduction to Weaving**
**Grade:** Primary 5
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Introduction to Weaving
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand the basic principles of weaving, identify different types of weaving materials, and create a simple woven item.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Paper strips or yarn
- Cardboard/Card stock (approx. 8"x10")
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Glue
- Samples of weaving (e.g., small baskets, fabric)
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### **Lesson Procedure:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Roll Call:** Welcome students and take attendance.
- **Hook:** Show various woven items (e.g., baskets, fabric) to capture student interest.
- **Objective Sharing:** Explain to students the objectives of the lesson and why weaving is an important cultural and creative art form.
**2. Explanation and Demonstration (15 minutes)**
- **What is Weaving?:** Provide a brief history and significance of weaving in different cultures.
- **Types of Weaving Materials:** Discuss different materials used for weaving such as yarn, paper, grass, etc.
- **Basic Weaving Techniques:** Demonstrate the basic over-and-under weaving technique using yarn and a cardboard loom.
**3. Hands-on Activity (25 minutes)**
- **Prepare the Loom:** Guide students to make a simple loom using cardboard:
- Cut out slots along the top and bottom edges of the cardboard (about 1 cm apart).
- Weave yarn vertically through the slots to make the warp.
- **Begin Weaving:**
- Show students how to weave paper strips or yarn over and under the vertical strings (warp) to create the weft.
- Move carefully and consistently, alternating the over-and-under pattern.
- Encourage students to choose colors and patterns creatively.
- **Completion:** Help students finish their weaving by securing the ends and cutting off any excess yarn or paper.
**4. Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)**
- **Show and Tell:** Allow students to display their woven pieces and explain their process or any challenges faced.
- **Q&A Session:** Open the floor for any questions about weaving.
**5. Clean-up (5 minutes)**
- **Organize Materials:** Instruct students to clean their workspace and put away materials properly.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation during the hands-on activity.
- Evaluate the finished woven pieces for understanding of basic weaving techniques.
- Engage students in a short discussion or verbal feedback on what they learned.
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**Homework:**
- Ask students to find and bring pictures or small samples of woven items from home or their community to share in the next class.
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**Note to Teacher:**
- Be prepared to provide extra assistance to students who may struggle with fine motor skills.
- Consider integrating a story or video about traditional weaving practices from various cultures to enrich the lesson.