WEEK 5

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

TERM: 3^RD TERM

TOPIC: SIMPLE DECORATIVE STITCHES

SUBTOPIC:TYPES OF DECORATIVE STITCHES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1. Define decorative stitches
2. list the types of decorative stitches

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Piece of fabrics for sewing stitches

Tailor chalk, Fabrics, Measuring tape, needle etc�

RESOURCES AND MATERIALS:

Scheme of work��������

All relevant materials

9-Years Basic Education Curriculum

Online information

BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

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CONTENT OF THE LESSON

Decorative Stitches

There are different kinds of embroidery which are known by special names such as cut work, drawn thread work, applique, smocking etc.

1. Lazy stitch� � � � � � � � � 16. Bullion stitch
2. blanket stitch� � � � � � � 17. Satin stitch
3. chain stitch� � � � � � � � �18. Hem stitch
4. French knot stitch� � � � 19. Smocking stitch
5. Fly stitch
6. Cross stitch
7. Stem stitch
8. Cable stitch
9. Chevron stitch
10. Straight stitch
11. Feather stitch
12. Seed stitch
13. Couching stitch
14. Fish bone stitch
15. Herringbone stitch

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PRACTICAL WORK: SIMPLE DECORATIVE STITCHES ON BROWN PAPER: CHAIN STITCH

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Chain stitches done side by side to fill large shapes and it is used to wok single lines

1. Bring needle out of the line to be stitched

2. Hold the thread to the left.

3. put the needle back to where it just come out

4. Bring it out in short space further down

5. Pass the threads under the needle from left to right

6. Draw the needle through to form the first link of the chain

7. Put the needle back into the materials just inside the link.

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STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES

STEP I: The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.

STEPII: The Teacher introduces the new topic.

STEP III: The Teacher explains the note in details.

STEPIV: The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.

STEPV: The Teacher evaluates the pupils.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1. Define decorative stitches
2. List the types of decorative stitches

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION)

Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.

ASSIGNMENT

1. What are decorative stitches?

2. Mention 5 types of decorative stitches