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INDEGINOUS KENYAN CRAFT

Weaving:

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Observe actual and virtual samples of items made using plain techniques
2. Explain how to prepare stiff materials for weaving
3. Critique own and other’s work

How do you prepare stiff materials for weaving?

How do you prepare flexible materials for weaving?

How do you ensure the weave structure is compacted during waving process?

Learners guided:

• In groups to observe actual and virtual samples of items made using plain and twined techniques.
• In groups to select appropriate natural weaving materials from the locality
• In groups to prepare the selected natural weaving materials (stiff materials or flexible materials) in groups.
• Display and talk about own and other’s work

Cutting tools Sisal stripping tools, weaving materials, maize stalk, reeds and twigs

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 29

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 42

• Question and answer Portfolio Discussion, Observation Demonstration

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Weaving: weaving materials

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Observe actual and virtual samples of items made using plain techniques
2. Select and prepare appropriate natural materials from the locality for weaving
3. Critique own and other’s work

How do you prepare stiff materials for weaving?

How do you prepare flexible materials for weaving?

How do you ensure the weave structure is compacted during waving process?

Learners guided:

• In groups to observe actual and virtual samples of items made using plain and twined techniques.
• In groups to select appropriate natural weaving materials from the locality
• In groups to prepare the selected natural weaving materials (stiff materials or flexible materials) in groups.
• Display and talk about own and other’s work

Cutting tools Sisal stripping tools, weaving materials, maize stalk, reeds and twigs

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 30-32

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 42-43

• Question and answer Portfolio Discussion, Observation Demonstration

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Weaving loom

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

a. Demonstrate using a weaving loom

b. Construct and use a simple weaving loom

c. Critique own and other’s work Critique own and other’s work

How do you prepare stiff materials for weaving?

How do you prepare flexible materials for weaving?

How do you ensure the weave structure is compacted during waving process?

Learners guided:

In groups to observe actual and virtual samples of items made using plain and twined techniques.

• In groups to select appropriate natural weaving materials from the locality
• In groups to prepare the selected natural weaving materials (stiff materials or flexible materials) in groups.
• Display and talk about own and other’s work

Cutting tools Sisal stripping tools, weaving materials, maize stalk, reeds and twigs

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 33-34

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 43-44

• Question and answer Portfolio Discussion, Observation Demonstration
  
  

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Weaving loom

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Demonstrate using a weaving loom
2. Construct and use a simple weaving loom
3. Critique own and other’s work

How do you prepare flexible materials for weaving?

How do you ensure the weave structure is compacted during waving process?

Learners guided:

• In groups to observe actual and virtual samples of items made using plain and twined techniques.
• In groups to select appropriate natural weaving materials from the locality
• In groups to prepare the selected natural weaving materials (stiff materials or flexible materials) in groups.
• Display and talk about own and other’s work

Cutting tools Sisal stripping tools, weaving materials, maize stalk, reeds and twigs

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 33-34

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 43-44

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Weaving a mat in two colours using plain and twine technique

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Select and prepare appropriate natural materials from the locality for weaving
2. Weave a two-color floor mat using twine techniques for appreciation of indigenous weaving techniques
3. Critique own and other’s work

How do you prepare stiff materials for weaving?

How do you prepare flexible materials for weaving?

How do you ensure the weave structure is compacted during waving process?

Learners guided:

• In groups to prepare the selected natural weaving materials (stiff materials or flexible materials) in groups.
• Individually weave a two colour floor mat using plain and twine techniques.
• Display and talk about own and other’s work

Cutting tools Sisal stripping tools, weaving materials, maize stalk, reeds and twigs

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 34-36

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 44-46

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Select and prepare appropriate natural materials from the locality for weaving
2. Weave a two-color floor mat using twine techniques for appreciation of indigenous weaving techniques
3. Critique own and other’s work

How do you prepare stiff materials for weaving?

How do you prepare flexible materials for weaving?

How do you ensure the weave structure is compacted during waving process?

Learners guided:

- In groups to prepare the selected natural weaving materials (stiff materials or flexible materials) in groups.

Cutting tools Sisal stripping tools, weaving materials, maize stalk, reeds and twigs

• Question and answer Portfolio Discussion, Observation Demonstration
• Individually weave a two colour floor mat using plain and twine techniques.
• Display and talk about own and other’s work

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 34-36

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 44-46

Leather work: Thonging method

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Observe actual or virtual items made from leather and finished using Thonging for inspiration.
2. Define the term thonging
3. Appreciate own and others’ traditional leather work crafts

Why should the Thonging strips be cut to even thickness?

How can one ensure tension during Thonging process?

Why should the holes on the leather pieces to be joined be evenly spaced?

How does one ensure the thongs do not unravel after knotting?

Learner guided :

• In groups to observe actual and virtual craft items made from leather and finished using Thonging method
• Individually design a pencil case transfer the design onto the leather and cut along the edges.
• Prepare the leather thongs to be used in finishing the pencil case.\
• Punch holes as required and join the leather pieces using the thongs.

Pencils papers, tracing papers, carbon paper, pen, stiff card or paper, used leather, awl, nails, mallet, blade

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 38

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 49

Leather work: Thonging method – pencil case

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. State reasons for ensuring tension during the thonging process
2. Design and make pencil case from leather and finish using Thonging and beading for appreciation of indigenous crafts.
3. Appreciate own and others’ traditional leather work crafts

Why should the Thonging strips be cut to even thickness?

How can one ensure tension during Thonging process?

Why should the holes on the leather pieces to be joined be evenly spaced?

How does one ensure the thongs do not unravel after knotting?

Learner guided :

• In groups to observe actual and virtual craft items made from leather and finished using Thonging method
• Individually design a pencil case transfer the design onto the leather and cut along the edges.
• Prepare the leather thongs to be used in finishing the pencil case.\
• Punch holes as required and join the leather pieces using the thongs..

Pencils papers, tracing papers, carbon paper, pen, stiff card or paper, used leather, awl, nails, mallet, blade

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 39-42

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 49-52

Leather work: Thonging method-Thonging method – pencil case

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

• State reasons for ensuring tension during the thonging process
• Design and make pencil case from leather and finish using Thonging and beading for appreciation of indigenous crafts.
• Appreciate own and others’ traditional leather work crafts

Why should the Thonging strips be cut to even thickness?

How can one ensure tension during Thonging process?

Why should the holes on the leather pieces to be joined be evenly spaced?

How does one ensure the thongs do not unravel after knotting?

Learner guided :

- In groups to observe actual and virtual craft items made from leather and finished using Thonging method

• Individually design a pencil case transfer the design onto the leather and cut along the edges.
• Prepare the leather thongs to be used in finishing the pencil case.\
• Punch holes as required and join the leather pieces using the thongs..

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 39-42

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 49-52

Leather work: Thonging method - Thonging method – pencil case

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Mention reasons why thonging strips be cut to even thickness
2. Design and make pencil case from leather and finish using Thonging and beading for appreciation of indigenous crafts.
3. Decorate leather pencil cases
4. Appreciate own and others’ traditional leather work crafts

Why should the Thonging strips be cut to even thickness?

How can one ensure tension during Thonging process?

Why should the holes on the leather pieces to be joined be evenly spaced?

How does one ensure the thongs do not unravel after knotting?

Learner guided :

• In groups to observe actual and virtual craft items made from leather and finished using Thonging method
• Individually design a pencil case transfer the design onto the leather and cut along the edges.
• Prepare the leather thongs to be used in finishing the pencil case.\
• Punch holes as required and join the leather pieces using the thongs.
• Decorate the leather pencil case by beading.

Pencils papers, tracing papers, carbon paper, pen, stiff card or paper, used leather, awl, nails, mallet, blade

Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 39-42

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 49-52

Pottery: Coil Technique

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Discuss actual and virtual articles made from clay using coil technique to appreciate indigenous pottery.
2. Name the techniques used in decorating indigenous pottery
3. Critique own and talk and own and others’ work

What techniques are used to decorate indigenous pottery?

How are coils joined when making pots?

How are coils made even in pottery making?

What determines the shape of a traditional pot?

Learner guided:

• In groups to discuss actual and virtual articles made from clay using coil technique
• Individually to model a pot (s) using coil technique.
• Individually decorate the coil pot(s) using indigenous techniques drawn from the locality.
• Display and talk about own and others’ work

Clay, water, containers, stick or sharp tool, hollow stick, cutting tool Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 44

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 55

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Discuss actual and virtual articles made from clay using coil technique to appreciate indigenous pottery.
2. Model a pot (s) using coil technique to acquire indigenous pottery skills
3. Critique own and talk and own and others’ work

What techniques are used to decorate indigenous pottery?

How are coils joined when making pots?

How are coils made even in pottery making?

What determines the shape of a traditional pot?

What determines the choice of decoration made on a pot?

Learner guided:

• In groups to discuss actual and virtual articles made from clay using coil technique
• Individually to model a pot(s) using coil technique.

• Individually decorate the coil pot(s) using indigenous techniques drawn from the locality.
• Display and talk about own and others’ work

Clay, water, containers, stick or sharp tool, hollow stick, cutting tool Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk.

Grade 5 Pg. 45-46

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 55-57

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Define the term coil technique
2. Decorate the pot (s) using traditional methods drawn from the locality
3. Critique own and talk and own and others’ work

What techniques are used to decorate indigenous pottery?

How are coils joined when making pots?

How are coils made even in pottery making?

What determines the shape of a traditional pot?

What determines the choice of decoration made on a pot?

Learner guided:

• In groups to discuss actual and virtual articles made from clay using coil technique
• Individually to model a pot(s) using coil technique.

• Individually decorate the coil pot(s) using indigenous techniques drawn from the locality.
• Display and talk about own and others’ work

Clay, water, containers, stick or sharp tool, hollow stick, cutting tool Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk.

Grade 5 Pg. 45-46

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 55-57

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Define the term coil technique
2. Decorate the pot (s) using traditional methods drawn from the locality
3. Critique own and talk and own and others’ work

What techniques are used to decorate indigenous pottery?

How are coils joined when making pots?

How are coils made even in pottery making?

What determines the shape of a traditional pot?

What determines the choice of decoration made on a pot?

Learner guided:

• In groups to discuss actual and virtual articles made from clay using coil technique
• Individually to model a pot(s) using coil technique.

• Individually decorate the coil pot(s) using indigenous techniques drawn from the locality.
• Display and talk about own and others’ work

Clay, water, containers, stick or sharp tool, hollow stick, cutting tool Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk.

Grade 5 Pg. 45-46

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 55-57

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Define the term sculpture
2. Discuss the technique used to decorate cooking stick/ladle
3. Display and appreciate own and others’ work

Which technique can we use to decorate a cooking stick/ladle?

What determined the choice of decoration made on a cooking stick/ladle?

Learner guided:

• In groups to observe and identify actual and virtual articles carved from wood.
• Individually use available materials and tools to carve a cooking stick.
• Decorate the cooking stick/ladle using any two appropriate traditional techniques such as: Smoking, polishing, texturing, burning, incising, embossing

• Display, talk about and appreciate their own and others’ work

Samples of sculptural forms Samples of cooking sticks ICT devices Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 49

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 60-61

Materials and tools in sculpture

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Define the term sculpture
2. Discuss the technique used to decorate cooking stick/ladle
3. Display and appreciate own and others’ work

Which technique can we use to decorate a cooking stick/ladle?

What determined the choice of decoration made on a cooking stick/ladle?

Learner guided:

• In groups to observe and identify actual and virtual articles carved from wood.
• Individually use available materials and tools to carve a cooking stick.
• Decorate the cooking stick/ladle using any two appropriate traditional techniques such as: Smoking, polishing, texturing, burning, incising, embossing

• Display, talk about and appreciate their own and others’ work

Samples of sculptural forms Samples of cooking sticks ICT devices Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 49

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 60-61

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Carve a wooden cooking stick/ladle using softwood to acquire traditional carving skills
2. Observe safety while using materials
3. Display and appreciate own and others’ work

Which technique can we use to decorate a cooking stick/ladle?

What determined the choice of decoration made on a cooking stick/ladle?

Learner guided:

• In groups to observe and identify actual and virtual articles carved from wood.
• Individually use available materials and tools to carve a cooking stick.
• Decorate the cooking stick/ladle using any two appropriate traditional techniques such as: Smoking, polishing, texturing, burning, incising, embossing

• Display, talk about and appreciate their own and others’ work

Samples of sculptural forms

Samples of cooking sticks ICT devices Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 51

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 62

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Carve a wooden cooking stick/ladle using softwood to acquire traditional carving skills
2. Observe safety while using materials
3. Display and appreciate own and others’ work

What determined the choice of decoration made on a cooking stick/ladle?

Learner guided:

• In groups to observe and identify actual and virtual articles carved from wood.
• Individually use available materials and tools to carve a cooking stick.
• Decorate the cooking stick/ladle using any two appropriate traditional techniques such as: Smoking, polishing, texturing, burning, incising, embossing

• Display, talk about and appreciate their own and others’ work

Samples of sculptural forms Samples of cooking sticks ICT devices Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk. Grade 5 Pg. 53-54

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 63-64

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Observe actual or virtual samples of constructed 3D Roman block letters to familiarization
2. Discuss how Roman block letters are constructed
3. Appreciate own and others lettering

How are Roman block letters constructed?

Which tools are used in constructing letters?

What do you understand by 3D letters?

What methods can be used in decorating letters to enhance 3 dimensional effects?

Learners guide:

• In groups to observe different types of letters in groups design and cut out stencils of lowercase and uppercase letters.
• Individually design and construct Roman block letters to write out their names
• Decorate the letter to create a 3D effect using varied technique for example: Coloring, painting, cross hatching, dotting, texturing, shading, sticking objects

• Display and talk about own and others work

Actual and virtual samples of constructed 2 D and 3 D letters ICT devices Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk.

Grade 5 Pg. 56-57

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 67-68

By the end of the lesson

the learner should be able to

1. Observe actual or virtual samples of constructed 3D Roman block letters to familiarization
2. Discuss how Roman block letters are constructed
3. Appreciate own and others lettering

How are Roman block letters constructed?

Which tools are used in constructing letters?

What do you understand by 3D letters?

What methods can be used in decorating letters to enhance 3 dimensional effects?

Learners guide:

• In groups to observe different types of letters in groups design and cut out stencils of lowercase and uppercase letters.
• Individually design and construct Roman block letters to write out their names
• Decorate the letter to create a 3D effect using varied technique for example: Coloring, painting, cross hatching, dotting, texturing, shading, sticking objects

• Display and talk about own and others work

Plain papers, rulers, pencils, crayons, paint brushes, water colours, poster Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk.

Grade 5 Pg. 58-59

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 68-69

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Design and construct 3D Roman block letters to acquire lettering skill
2. Decorate the Roman block letters to create a 3D effect for self-expression
3. Appreciate own and others lettering

How are Roman block letters constructed?

Which tools are used in constructing letters?

What do you understand by 3D letters?

What methods can be used in decorating letters to enhance 3 dimensional effects?

Learners guide:

• In groups to observe different types of letters in groups design and cut out stencils of lowercase and uppercase letters.
• Individually design and construct Roman block letters to write out their names
• Decorate the letter to create a 3D effect using varied technique for example: Coloring, painting, cross hatching, dotting, texturing, shading, sticking objects

• Display and talk about own and others work

Plain papers, rulers, pencils, crayons, paint brushes, water colours, poster Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk.

Grade 5 Pg. 58-59

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 68-69

• Question and answer Portfolio Discussion, Observation Demonstration

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

1. Design and construct 3D Roman block letters to acquire lettering skill
2. Decorate the Roman block letters to create a 3D effect for self-expression
3. Appreciate own and others lettering

How are Roman block letters constructed?

Which tools are used in constructing letters?

What do you understand by 3D letters?

What methods can be used in decorating letters to enhance 3 dimensional effects?

Learners guide:

• In groups to observe different types of letters in groups design and cut out stencils of lowercase and uppercase letters.
• Individually design and construct Roman block letters to write out their names
• Decorate the letter to create a 3D effect using varied technique for example: Coloring, painting, cross hatching, dotting, texturing, shading, sticking objects

• Display and talk about own and others work

Plain papers, rulers, pencils, crayons, paint brushes, water colours, poster Bookmark Art and Craft Learners Bk.

Grade 5 Pg. 59-60

Bookmark Art and Craft Grade 5 TG Pg. 70-71

• Question and answer Portfolio Discussion, Observation Demonstration