Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Types And Functions Of Art

# Lesson Plan: Types and Functions of Art ### Grade Level: Primary 1 ### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts ### Duration: 45 minutes ## Lesson Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify different types of art. 2. Understand the basic functions of art. 3. Appreciate the role of art in daily life. 4. Create a simple piece of art reflecting the themes discussed. ## Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Flashcards with pictures of different types of art (drawing, painting, sculpture, music, dance) - Samples of basic art supplies (paper, crayons, colored pencils, etc.) - Audio system for music samples - A few props for basic dance movements - Art creation materials for the activity (paper, crayons, colored pencils, markers) ## Lesson Procedure: ### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** Welcome the students and have a short, engaging warm-up song. 2. **Set the Context:** Briefly explain that today’s lesson is about different types of art and what they are used for. Explain the importance of art in making our world colorful and interesting. ### Main Activities (30 minutes) 1. **Identify Different Types of Art (10 minutes)** - Show flashcards with examples of different types of art: drawings, paintings, sculptures, music, and dance. - Ask students to identify what they see on the flashcards. - Briefly describe each type of art and give some simple examples: - **Drawing:** Using pencils, crayons to make pictures. - **Painting:** Using paint to create pictures. - **Sculpture:** Making shapes with clay or other materials. - **Music:** Creating sounds using instruments or singing. - **Dance:** Moving our bodies to music. 2. **Discuss the Functions of Art (10 minutes)** - Explain that art has different uses or functions. Use simple language and examples the students can relate to: - **Decoration:** Making things look pretty. - **Expression:** Showing how we feel. - **Communication:** Telling stories or sending messages. - **Enjoyment:** Having fun or relaxing. 3. **Interactive Q&A and Demonstrations (10 minutes)** - **Q&A:** Ask students questions about the types of art they know and which ones they like. - **Demonstration:** - Play a short piece of music and have students clap along or move a bit. - Show a simple drawing or painting and talk about the colors and shapes. - Have students mimic some simple dance movements. ### Art Creation Activity (10 minutes) 4. **Create Your Own Art:** - Give each student a piece of paper and some crayons or colored pencils. - Ask them to draw something that makes them happy or represents how they feel. - If time permits, students can share their drawings with the class and explain what they created and why. ### Conclusion (5 minutes) 5. **Class Discussion and Recap:** - Recap the lesson by asking students to name the types of art they learned about and what some functions of art are. - Encourage students to look for different types of art around them in their daily lives. 6. **Closing:** - Thank the students for their participation. - Announce that in the next lesson, they will explore another exciting area of Cultural and Creative Arts. ### Assessment: - Observe students' participation in discussions and activities. - Review their drawings to understand their grasp of the lesson's concept. ## Additional Notes: - Be patient and ensure each student has a chance to participate. - Use positive reinforcement to encourage creativity and involvement. - Adapt the lesson to the students' pace and understanding as needed.