Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 4

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• Name the materials used in drawing still life objects.
• Identify still life objects in their immediate environment.
• Draw and shade a still life object around them.

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 4 learners to the fundamental artistic skill of drawing and shading inanimate objects, commonly referred to as "still life." It is crucial for developing keen observation skills, hand-eye coordination, and an understanding of light, shadow, and form, which are foundational to all visual arts. In the Nigerian context, this skill can be applied to appreciating local crafts, designing patterns for textiles, illustrating stories, or even contributing to the visual documentation of cultural artifacts and everyday objects found in homes and markets. Mastery of these basic drawing and shading techniques can also serve as an early foundation for future creative...

Teacher activity

• Names some materials used in drawing and shading of still life objects.
• Lists some still life objects.
• Draws some still life objects and shades them

Evaluation guide

• A. Formative Assessment
• Observation: The teacher observes students' engagement, participation, and practical skills during the activities (e.g., how they hold their pencil, their approach to outlining, their understanding of light and shadow during shading).
• Questioning: The teacher asks questions throughout the lesson to check understanding (e.g., "What is this object called?", "Where should the darkest shadow be?", "Which material would you use for blending?").
• Peer Assessment: Students could briefly review a partner's drawing, pointing out one thing they liked and one area for improvement (e.g., "Your bottle shape is good, but maybe the shadow could be darker here").
• B. Summative Assessment (Aligned with Evaluation Guide)

Reference guide

• Pencils, crayons, markers, coloured pencils, drawing books, drawing boards, cups, vases etc.