Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 2

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• Pupils should be ableto:
• identify different shapes and sizes of objects.
• draw shapes and sizes of objects.

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 2 learners to fundamental concepts of shapes and sizes, which are essential building blocks in visual arts and everyday spatial reasoning. Understanding shapes and sizes helps learners to observe, interpret, and represent the world around them more accurately. It is crucial for developing visual literacy and foundational artistic skills, enabling pupils to appreciate patterns, designs, and structures found in their local environment, from traditional architecture to market goods and natural elements.

Teacher activity

• Draws the basic shapes:squares, rectangles,circle, etc.
• Displays rectangular, square and circular shaped objects of different sizes.

Evaluation guide

• Assessment will focus on the students' ability to identify shapes and sizes and to draw them accurately according to the specified objectives.
• A. Formative Assessment
• Observation: The teacher observes students' participation in sorting activities, their ability to verbally identify shapes and compare sizes during discussions, and their effort during guided drawing practice.
• Question and Answer: Direct questions during the lesson to check immediate understanding (e.g., "What shape is this plate?", "Is this book big or small?").
• Quick Check: Have students quickly show their drawings of big and small shapes on their papers for instant feedback.

Reference guide

• Real objects of different shapes and sizes, Pencils, Drawing books, Pictures of objects showing different shapes and sizes.