Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 3

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• Identify different types of lines: This includes recognizing and distinguishing between straight, curved, zigzag, wavy, dashed, and dotted lines.
• Use lines in simple designs: Students will apply their knowledge of different line types to create basic patterns and artistic representations.
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Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 3 learners to the fundamental element of line in art and design. Understanding lines is crucial for developing visual literacy and foundational art skills, enabling learners to appreciate and create simple designs found in everyday Nigerian life. Lines are the building blocks of shapes, patterns, and forms, seen in traditional Nigerian textiles, architectural patterns, and various crafts.

Teacher activity

• Begin by displaying various objects or pictures from the Nigerian context (e.g., a piece of Adire fabric, a woven mat, a picture of a house with patterned fences, a drawing of a calabash). Ask students to observe the images/objects carefully.

Evaluation guide

• Observation: Observe students' participation during discussions and their ability to draw different lines and simple designs during activities. Note students who struggle with identifying or drawing specific line types.
• Oral Questions: Ask students to identify lines in everyday objects in the classroom or point to examples of lines drawn on the board.
• Instruction: Provide students with drawing paper, pencils, and colouring materials.
• Assessment Questions (based on the Evaluation Guide):
• Identify two types of lines from the following drawings:

Reference guide

• Cardboard papers, markers, drawing books, pencils, colours.