Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

WEEK 6

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:

Know how to make satin and French knot 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

SATIN STITCHES

Satin stitch is simple to work but it takes constant practice to get smooth surface and neat edges . Satin stitch is a filling stitch used to cover regular and irregular shaped surface/

Practical decorative stitches on brown paper: Satin stitch

1. Satin stitch is simple to work but take practice to get a smooth surface and neat edges

2. Work straight stitches closely together across the outline

3. Taken care to keep a neat edge�

4. Work with an even tension throughout

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FRENCH KNOT

French knot is usually applied to the center of the flower� and it looks like a knot

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HOW TO MAKE A FRENCH KNOT

1. Bring the thread out at the required position

2. Hold thread down with left thumb and encycle thread twice or more with the needle

3. Still holding thread firmly, twist needle back to the Starting point

4. Insert it close to where the thread first comes

5. Put thread through to the back and secure for a single knot or pass on to the position of next stitch

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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. Explain French knot stitches
2. Explain satin stitches

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION)

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

ASSIGNMENT

Explain how to make French knot stitches