Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 2

Lesson Video

This page supports the lesson note with a companion video and a short classroom-ready summary.

Performance objectives

• for this lesson (rephrased for teacher reference):
• Students will learn to create simple, identifiable motifs.
• Students will learn to arrange these motifs in a repeated sequence to form patterns.
• Students will learn to apply colours effectively to their created patterns, enhancing their visual appeal.
• Connection to

Lesson summary

This topic, "Pattern Making using Motifs and Colours," introduces Primary 2 pupils to fundamental concepts in visual arts that are deeply rooted in Nigerian culture and daily life. It builds their observation skills, creativity, and aesthetic appreciation. Understanding patterns and motifs is crucial for appreciating local artistry, such as designs found in textiles (e.g., Ankara, Adire), pottery, mat weaving, and calabash decoration. This lesson empowers students to create their own designs, fostering self-expression and an early understanding of design principles.

Teacher activity

• Explains What Motifs are.
• Draws different types of Motifs.
• Illustrates how to make simple repeat patterns.

Evaluation guide

• Assessment will be ongoing (formative) and summative, based on the provided evaluation guide.
• A. Formative Assessment Strategies:
• Observation: The teacher observes students as they draw motifs and create patterns, noting their understanding of repetition and neatness.
• Questioning: Ask questions like, "What motif did you use here?" "How did you make this a pattern?" "Why did you choose these colours?"
• Peer Review: Students show their work to a classmate and explain their design.

Reference guide

• for the Lesson:
• Plain drawing paper or exercise books
• Pencils and erasers
• Crayons, coloured pencils, or markers
• Visual aids: Pictures of patterned Nigerian fabrics (Ankara, Adire, Aso-oke), pottery, woven mats, carved calabashes.
• Teaching and Learning Activities