Creative Arts P1 TG

CREATIVE ARTS:
FINE ARTS AND MUSIC
TEACHERS’ GUIDE
PRIMARY 1
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FOREWORD
Dear Teacher,
Rwanda Basic Education Board is honored to present Creative Arts Teacher`s guide,
Primary One which serves as a guide to competence-based teaching and learning
to ensure consistency and coherence in the learning of the Fine arts, Crafts and
Music subjects. The Rwandan educational philosophy is to ensure that learners
achieve full potential at every level of education which will prepare them to be well
integrated in society and exploit employment opportunities.
In line with efforts to improve the quality of education, the government of Rwanda
emphasizes the importance of aligning teaching and learning materials with the
syllabus to facilitate their learning process. Many factors influence what they learn,
how well they learn and the competences they acquire. Those factors include the
relevance of the specific content, the quality of teachers’ pedagogical approaches,
the assessment strategies and the instructional materials available. We paid special
attention to the activities that facilitate the learning process in which learners
can develop ideas and make new discoveries during concrete activities carried
out individually or with peers. With the help of the teachers, learners will gain
appropriate skills and be able to apply what they have learnt in real life situations.
Hence, they will be able to develop certain values and attitudes allowing them to
make a difference not only to their own life but also to the nation.
This is in contrast to traditional learning theories which view learning mainly as a
process of acquiring knowledge from the more knowledgeable who is mostly the
teacher. In competence-based curriculum, learning is considered as a process of
active building and developing of knowledge and understanding, skills and values
and attitude by the learner where concepts are mainly introduced by an activity,
situation or scenario that helps the learner to construct knowledge, develop skills
and acquire positive attitudes and values.
In addition, such active learning engages learners in doing things and thinking
about the things they are doing and they are encouraged to bring their own real
experiences and knowledge into the learning processes.
In view of this, your role is to:
• Plan your lessons and prepare appropriate teaching materials.
• Organize group discussions for learners considering the importance of social
constructivism suggesting that learning occurs more effectively when the
learner works collaboratively with more knowledgeable and experienced
people.
• Engage learners through active learning methods such as inquiry methods,
group discussions, research, investigative in group and individual work
activities.
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• Provide supervised opportunities for learners to develop different
competences by giving tasks which enhance critical thinking, problem solving,
research, creativity and innovation, communication and cooperation.
• Support and facilitate the learning process by valuing learners’ contributions
in the class activities.
• Guide learners towards the harmonization of their findings.
• Encourage individual, peer and group evaluation of the work done in the
classroom and use appropriate competence-based assessment approaches
and methods.
To facilitate you in your teaching activities, the content of this teacher`s guide is
self-explanatory so that you can easily use it. It is divided into 3 main parts:
Part 1: Starts with general introduction and explains the structure of this book and
gives you the methodological guidance.
Part 2: Provides the sample lesson plans as reference for your lesson planning
process.
Part 3: Provides details on teaching guidance for each concept.
As the Primary One’s learners are not able to use learners’ book themselves,
this teacher`s guide contains the answers for all activities given to learners. So,
as Creative Arts teacher, you are requested to work through each question and
activity before judging learner’s findings.
I wish to sincerely appreciate all people who contributed towards the development
of this teacher`s guide, particularly REB staff who organized the whole process from
its beginning. Special appreciation goes to the teachers who supported the exercise
throughout. Any comment or contribution would be welcome to the improvement
of this text book for the next versions.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I wish to express my appreciation to all the people who played a major role in
development of this Creative Arts (Fine Arts and Music) Teacher’s guide for Primary
One. It would not have been successful without active participation of different
education stakeholders.
I owe gratitude to different people and all other individuals whose efforts in one
way or the other contributed to the success of translation, illustrations and image
antiplagiarism, designing and layout of this Teacher’s guide textbook.
Finally, my word of gratitude goes to the Rwanda Basic Education Board staff
particularly those from the department of curriculum who were involved in the
whole process of in-house textbook writing.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT................................................................................................................ v
PART ONE: FINE ART.................................................................................................................... 1
PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................... 3
1.0. About the teacher’s guide............................................................................................ 3
1.1. The structure of the guide............................................................................................ 3
1.2. Methodological guidance............................................................................................. 3
1.2.1. Developing competences................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Addressing cross- cutting issues........................................................................ 5
1.2.3. Attention to special educational needs specific to this subject............ 6
1.2.4. Guidance on assessment .................................................................................... 8
1.2.5. Pupils’s learning styles and strategies to conduct teaching and
learning process................................................................................................... 9
1.2.6. Teaching methods and techniques that promote the active
learning .................................................................................................................10
1.2.7. Main steps for a lesson in active learning approach................................11
PART II: SAMPLE LESSON PLAN.............................................................................................14

PART III: TEACHER’S GUIDE UNITS.........................................................................................18
UNIT 1: DRAWING AND PAINTING STILL LIFE AND NATURE........................................19
1.1. Key Unit Competences.................................................................................................19
1.2 Generic competences....................................................................................................19
1.3 Cross cutting issues to be addressed.......................................................................19
1.4. Introducing the unit......................................................................................................19
1.5. List of lessons...................................................................................................................19
1 .6. End of Unit Assessment..............................................................................................26
1 .7. Additional activities ....................................................................................................27
UNIT 2: PRINT-MAKING.............................................................................................................29
2 .1. Key Unit Competence.................................................................................................29
2 .2. Generic Competences.................................................................................................29
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2 .3. Cross cutting issues to be addressed.....................................................................29
2 .4. Introducing the unit.....................................................................................................29
2.5. List of lessons...................................................................................................................29
2.1. Pictures of simple shapes made by print making technique ..................31
2 .6. End unit Assessment....................................................................................................34

2 .7. Additional activities.....................................................................................................34
UNIT 3: MODELING AND METHODS OF BUILDING CLAY FIGURES...........................35
3 .1. Key Unit Competences................................................................................................35
3 .2. Generic Competences.................................................................................................35
3 .3. Cross-cutting issues (Transverse themes)............................................................35
3 .4. Introducing the unit...............................................................................................35
3 .5. List of lessons..................................................................................................................35

3 .6. End of Unit three Assessment..................................................................................38
3.7. Additional activity..........................................................................................................38
UNIT 4: Weaving using locally available materials.........................................................39
4 .1 .Key unit competence...................................................................................................39
4 .2 . Generic competences................................................................................................39
4 .3 . Cross cutting issues to be addressed....................................................................39
4 .4 . Introducing the unit...................................................................................................39
4 .5 . Lessons............................................................................................................................39
4.3. Artworks made in thread and sticks........................................................................42
4.6. End of unit 4 assessment.............................................................................................43
4 .7. Additional activities.....................................................................................................43
UNIT 5: PUPPETRY AND COLLAGE........................................................................................45
5 .1. Key unit competence...................................................................................................45
5 .2. Generic competences ................................................................................................45
5 .3. Cross cutting issues to be addressed ....................................................................45
5 .4. Introducing the unit.....................................................................................................45
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5.5 . Lessons.............................................................................................................................46
5.6. End of unit 5 assessment.............................................................................................49
5.7. Additional activities......................................................................................................49
UNIT 6: EMBROIDERY DECORATIONS..................................................................................51
6.1. Key unit competence....................................................................................................51
6.2. Generic competences...................................................................................................51
6.3. Cross cutting issues to be addressed .....................................................................51
6.4. Introducing the unit ....................................................................................................51
6.5. Lessons...............................................................................................................................52
6.6 . End of unit 6 assessment............................................................................................55
6.7. Additional activities .....................................................................................................55
REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................56
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PART ONE: FINE ART
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PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.0. About the teacher’s guide

This book is a teacher’s guide for Creative Arts (Fine Art & Crafts and Music) in Lower
Primary. It is designed to accompany Lower Primary Pupils’s book and intends to
help teachers in the implementation of competence-based curriculum specifically
Creative Arts (Fine Art & Crafts and Music) syllabus. As the name says, it is a guide
that teachers can refer to when preparing their lessons. Teachers may prefer to
adopt the guidance provided but they are also expected to be more creative and
consider their specific classes’ contexts and prepare accordingly.
1.1. The structure of the guide

This section provides a paragraph presenting the guide: overall structure; the
structure of a unit and the structure of a lesson. A brief explanation is given on
each component to guide the users.
1.2. Methodological guidance

1.2.1. Developing competences
Since 2015, Rwanda shifted from knowledge -based to a competency-based
curriculum for pre-primary, primary and general secondary education. This called
for changing the way of learning by shifting from teacher centered to a learner-
centered approach. Teachers are not only responsible for knowledge transfer but
also for fostering children’s learning achievement and creating safe and supportive
learning environment. It implies also that a learner has to demonstrate what he/
she is able to do using the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes acquired in a new
or different given situation.
The competence-based curriculum employs an approach of teaching and learning
based on separate or individual skills rather than dwelling on only knowledge or the
cognitive domain of learning. It focuses on what learner can do rather than what
learner knows. Learners develop basic competences through specific subject unit
competences with specific learning objectives broken down into knowledge, skills,
values and attitudes. These competences are developed through learning activities
disseminated in learner- centered rather than the traditional didactic approach.
Learner is evaluated against some set standards to achieve before moving on.
In addition to specific subject competences, learners also develop generic
competences which are transferable throughout a range of learning areas and
situations in life. Below are examples of how generic competences can be developed
in Creative Arts (Fine Art & Crafts and Music).
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Critical thinking and problem solving
These activities require learners to think critically about subject content. Groups can
be organized to work in different ways e.g. taking turns, listening, taking decisions,
allocating tasks, disagreeing constructively etc.
• Observe and analyse example; mark out areas in the school and get different
groups to record still life and nature living like insect, persons, animal, and
bird life.
• Identify a problem and design a methodology to collect the information
needed to solve the problem.
• Make basic art equipment out of locally available materials.
Research and problem solving
In the subject of Creative Arts, you should get more information from:
• Using internet and a Library.
• Creating a School Library.
• Collecting data through observation.
• Looking for art materials from nearest environment.
Creativity and Innovation
This will be seen as long as learners do the following:
• Drawing and painting.
• Design Posters, motifsand patterns, clay figures and weaving crafts.
• Write and Design different items from letter styles and illustrations.
• Making practice in this subject.
• Invent new ways of doing creative arts.
• Identify a problem which requires data collection to solve.
• Identify local problems and revise ways to resolve them.
Communication Skills
• Telling a story related to the lesson of Creative Arts needed to be studied
• Presenting ideas verbally or in writing.
• Writing letters styles for different purposes.
• Reading text related to Creative Arts.
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Teamwork, Cooperation, Personal and Interpersonal management and life skills
• Work in pairs: particularly useful for shared reading and comprehension
in lower grades but also for planning research, problem solving, planning
experiments, etc.
• Small group work
• Large group work
• Data collection from the environment
• Collect community photographs and artworks to make a class of the local
community
Lifelong Learning
• Take initiative to update knowledge and skills with minimum external support
• Cope with the evolution of knowledge and technology advances for personal
fulfillment
• Seek out acquaintances more knowledgeable in areas that need personal
improvement and development
• Exploit all opportunities available to improve knowledge and skills in Creative
Arts.
1.2.2 Addressing cross- cutting issues

Among the changes in the competence-based curriculum, there is the integration
of cross -cutting issues as an integral part of the teaching learning process. The
eight cross-cutting issues identified in the National Curriculum framework are the
following:
• Gender.
• Peace and values education.
• Financial education.
• Standardization culture.
• Inclusive education.
• Environment and sustainability.
• In addition, Genocide studies.
Some cross-cutting issues may seem specific or particular in Creative Arts (Fine
Art & Crafts and Music) but the teacher needs to address all of them whenever
an opportunity arises. In addition, learners should always be given an opportunity
during the learning process to address these cross-cutting issues both within and
out of the classroom.
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1.2.3. Attention to special educational needs specific to this subject
In the classroom, learners learn in different way depending to their learning pace,
needs or any other special problem they might have. However, the teacher has
the responsibility to know how to adopt his/her methodologies and approaches in
order to meet the learning needs of each learner in the classroom. Also, teachers
need to understand that learners with special needs need to be taught differently
or need some accommodations to enhance the learning environment. This will be
done depending on the subject and the nature of the lesson.
In order to create a well-rounded learning atmosphere, teachers need to:
• Remember that learners learn in different ways so they have to offer a variety
of activities (e.g. role-play, music and singing, word games and quizzes,
outdoor activities and practical works).
• Maintain an organized classroom (art rooms) and limits distraction. This will
help learners with special needs to stay on track during lesson and follow
instruction easily.
• Vary the pace of teaching to meet the needs of each learner. Some learners
process information and learn more slowly than others.
• Break down instructions into smaller, manageable tasks. Learners with
special needs often have difficulty in understanding long-winded or several
instructions at once. It is better to use simple, concrete sentences in order to
facilitate them understand what you are asking.
• Use clear consistent language to explain the meaning (demonstrate or show
pictures) if you introduce new words or concepts.
• Make full use of facial expressions, gestures and body language.
• Pair a learner who has a disability with a friend. Let them do things together
and learn from each other. Make sure the friend is not over protective and
does not do everything. Both learners will benefit from this strategy.
• Use multi-sensory strategies. As all learners learn in different ways, it is
important to make every lesson as multi-sensory as possible. Learners with
learning disabilities might have difficulty in one area, while they might excel
in another. For example, use both visual and auditory cues.
Below are general strategies related to each main category of disabilities and how
to deal with every situation that may arise in the classroom. However, the list is not
exhaustive because each learner is unique with different needs and that should be
handled differently.
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Strategy to help a learner with developmental impairment:
Use simple words and sentences when giving instructions;
• Use real objects that the learner can feel and handle. Rather than just working
abstractly with pen and paper.
• Break a task down into small steps or learning objectives. The learner
should start with an activity that he/she can do already before moving on to
something that is more difficult.
• Gradually give the lesarner less help.
• Let the learner work in the same group with those without disability.
In the subject of Creative Arts (Fine Art & Crafts and Music), you should get more
information from:
• Using internet and a Library.
• Creating a School Library.
• Collecting data through observation.
• Looking for art materials from nearest environment.
Strategy to help a learner with visual impairment:
• Help learners to use their other senses (hearing, touching, smelingl and
tasting) to play and carry out activities that will promote their learning and
development.
• Use simple, clear and consistent language.
• Use tactile objects to help explain a concept.
• If the learner has some sight, ask them what they can see.
• Make sure the learner has a group of friends who are helpful and who allow
him/ her to be as independent as possible.
• Plan activities so that learners work in pairs or groups whenever
possible.
Strategy to help a learner with hearing impairment:
• Strategies to help learners with hearing disabilities or communication
difficulties.
• Always get the learner’s attention before you begin to speak.
• Encourage the learner to look at your face. Use gestures, body language and
facial expressions.
• Use pictures and objects as much as possible.
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• Ask the parents/caregivers to show you the signs they use at home for
communication to use the same signs yourself and encourage other learners
to also use them.
• Keep background noise to a minimum.
Strategies to help a learner with physical disabilities or mobility difficulties:
• Adapt activities so that learners who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids,
or other learners who have difficulty in moving, can participate.
• Ask parents/caregivers to assist with adapting furniture e.g. t he height of a
table may need to be changed to make it easier for a learner to reach it or fit
their legs or wheelchair.
• Get advice from parents or a health professional about assistive devices.
Adaptation of assessment strategies:
Each unit in the teacher’s guide provides additional activities to help learners
achieve the key unit competence. Results from assessment inform the teacher
which learner needs remedial, consolidation or extension activities. These activities
are designed to cater for the needs of all categories of learners; slow, average and
gifted learners respectively.
• Easy activities should be given to learners with physical disability and mental
disabilities
• Use tangible materials and textual for learners with visual impairment
During the assessment activities of this subject of Creative Arts (Fine Art & Crafts
and Music), teacher has to take into consideration the visual impaired learners. So,
the tasks to be given can consider the level of visual impairment of learners in the
classroom.
1.2.4. Guidance on assessment

Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning process. The main purpose
of assessment is for improvement. Assessment for learning/ continuous/ formative
assessment intends to improve learners’ learning and teacher’s teaching whereas
assessment of learning/summative assessment intends to improve the entire
school’s performance and education system in general.
1.2.4.1. Continuous/ formative assessment

An ongoing process arises out of interaction during teaching and learning between.
It includes lesson evaluation and end of sub unit assessment. This formative
assessment should play a big role in teaching and learning process.
The teacher should encourage individual, peer and group evaluation of the work
done in the classroom and uses appropriate competence-based assessment
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approaches and methods.
In this subject of Creative Arts (Fine Art & Crafts and Music), there are learning
activities which help learners to acquire knowledge and skills in right ways. This
helps learners for learning progress on different lessons.
This type of assessment is done prior to or during instruction and is intended to
inform teachers about the learners’ prior knowledge and skills, in order to assist
with planning. It is used to make judgments about different aspects, which includes
learners’ grouping, unit and lesson plans and instructional strategies.
The teacher will assess how well each learner masters both the subject and the
generic competencies described in the syllabus, and from this, the teacher will gain
a picture of the all-round progress of the learner. The teacher will use one or a
combination of the following: (a) observation (b) pen and paper (c) oral questioning.
1.2.4.2. Summative assessment

The assessment can serve as summative or formative depending on its purpose.
The end unit assessment will be considered as summative when it is done at end of
unit. It will be formative assessment, when it is done in order to give information on
the progress of learners and from there decide what adjustments need to be done.
The assessment done at the end of the term, end of year, is considered as a
summative assessment so that the teacher, school and parents are informed of the
achievement of educational objectives and think about improvement strategies.
There is also an end of level/ cycle assessment in form of National Examinations.
Assigning learners grades an important component of teaching for ending unit
assessment as well as final term exams. Assessments are emphasized on:
• Skills
• knowledge
• Value
• Attitudes
1.2.5. Pupils’s learning styles and strategies to conduct teaching and learn-
ing process
There are different teaching styles and techniques that should be catered for. The
selection of steaching method should be done with the greatest care and some of
the factors to be considered are; the uniqueness of subjects, the type of lessons,
the particular learning objectives to be achieved, the allocated time to achieve the
objectives, the instructional available materials, the physical/sitting arrangement
of the classroom, the individual students’ needs, the abilities and learning styles.
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There are mainly four different learning styles as explained below:
1.2.5.1. Active and reflective learning

Active learnerstend to retain and understand information best by doing something
actively with it, discussing or applying it and explaining it to others. Reflective
learning helps learners to first think quietly about the information.
1.2.5.2. Sensing and intuitive learners

In Sensing learning, learners tend to like learning facts whereas in intuitive
learning, learners often prefer discovering possibilities and relationships. In Sensing
learning, learners often solve problems by well-established methods and dislike
complications and surprises while in intuitive learning, learners like innovation and
dislike repetition.
1.2.5.3. Visual and verbal learning

Visual learning helps learners to remember best what they see; pictures, diagrams,
flow charts, time lines, films, demonstrations etc. In verbal learning, learners get
more out of written words and spoken explanations.
1.2.5.4. Sequential and global learning

In sequential learning, learners tend to gain understanding in linear steps, each
step following logically the previous one. In global learning, learners tend to learn
in large groups, absorbing material almost randomly without seeing connections,
and then suddenly “getting it.”
Additional activities can be added for learners who are quick and extensional
activities for those who are slow.
1.2.6. Teaching methods and techniques that promote the active learning
The different pupil learning styles mentioned above can be catered for, if the teacher
uses active learning whereby learners are really engaged in the learning process.
What is Active learning?
Active learning is a pedagogical approach that engages students in doing things and
thinking about the things they are doing. In active learning, learners are encouraged
to bring their own experience and knowledge into the learning process.
The role of the teacher in active learning
The teacher engages learners through active learning methods such as inquiry
methods, group discussions, research, investigative activities and group and
individual work activities.
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• He/she encourages individual, peer and group evaluation of the work done
in the classroom and uses appropriate competence-based assessment
• He provides supervised opportunities for learners to develop different
competences by giving tasks that enhance critical thinking, problem solving,
research, creativity and innovation, communication and cooperation.
• Teacher supports and facilitates the learning process by valuing learners’
contributions in the class activities.
The role of learners in active learning
Learners are key in the active learning process. They are not empty vessels to fill
but people with ideas, capacity and skills to build on for effective learning.
A learner engaged in active learning:
• Communicates and shares relevant information with other learners through
presentations, discussions, group work and other learner-centred activities
(role play, case studies, project work, research and investigation).
• Actively participates and takes responsibility for their own learning.
• Develops knowledge and skills in active ways.
• Carries out research/investigation by consulting print or online documents
and resourceful people, and presents his findings.
• Ensures the effective contribution of each group member in assigned tasks
through clear explanation and arguments, critical thinking, responsibility and
confidence in public speaking.
• Draws conclusions based on the findings from the learning activities.
1.2.7. Main steps for a lesson in active learning approach

All the principles and characteristics of the active learning process highlighted
above are reflected in steps of a lesson as displayed below. Generally, the lesson
is divided into three main parts whereby each one is divided into smaller steps to
make sure that learners are involved in the learning process. Below are those main
part and their small steps:
a. Introduction
Introduction is a part where the teacher makes connection between the current
and previous lesson through appropriate technique. The teacher opens short
discussions to encourage learners to think about the previous learning experience
and connect it with the current instructional objective. The teacher reviews the prior
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knowledge, skills, values and attitudes, which have a link with the new concepts to
create good foundation and logical sequencings.
b. Lesson development
The development of a lesson that introduces a new concept will go through the
following small steps: discovery activities, presentation of learners’ findings,
exploitation, synthesis/summary and exercises/application activities, explained
below:
B.1. Discovery activities
Step 1
• The teacher discusses convincingly with learners to take responsibility of
their learning.
• He/she distributes the task/activity and gives instructions related to the tasks
(working in groups, pairs, or individual to instigate collaborative learning, to
discover knowledge to be learned).
Step 2
• The teacher let the students work collaboratively on the task.
• During this period the teacher refrains to intervene directly on the knowledge
• He/she then monitors how the students are progressing towards the
knowledge to be learned and boost those who are still behind (but without
communicating to them the knowledge) .
B.2. Presentation of learners’ productions
• In this period, the teacher invites representatives of groups to present the
learner’s productions/findings
• After three/four or an acceptable number of presentations, the teacher
decides to engage the class into exploitation of the learner’s productions
B.3. Exploitation of learner’s productions
• The teacher asks the students to evaluate the productions: which ones are
correct, incomplete or false
• Then the teacher judges the logic of the learner’sproducts, corrects those
that are false, completes those that are incomplete and confirms those that
correct
b.4. Institutionalization (summary/conclusion and examples)
The teacher summarizes the learned knowledge and gives examples that illustrate
the learned content.
B.5. Application activities
• Exercises of applying processes and products/objects related to learned unit/
subunit. Exercises in real life contexts
• Teacher guides learners to make the connection of what they learnt to
real life situations. At this level, the role of the teacher is to monitor the
fixation of process and product/object being learned
c. Assessment
In this step, the teacher asks some questions to assess achievement of instructional
objective.
• During the assessment activity, learners work individually on the task/activity.
• The teacher avoids intervening directly. In fact, results from this assessment
inform the teacher on the next steps for the whole class and individuals.
• In some cases, the teacher can end with a homework assignment.
PART II: SAMPLE LESSON PLAN

The teacher’s guide provides more than one lesson plan taking into consideration
the type of lesson in the subject using the CBC format.
Teaching requires good preparation to be effective. This is the only way that learning
can be enhanced and assured. The teacher will find his/her work easier if she/he
goes to class well prepared with the lesson content organized in logical manner.
Even the experienced Creative ArtFine Arts &Crafts and Music) teacher needs a
lesson plan in order to use the lesson time effectively.
Below is a sample of a lesson plan.
Competence-based lesson plan for unit 1
School name ………………………………………. Academic year: …………...
Teachers’ Name...............................................................
Lesson
Term: Date: Subject: Year: Unit: Timing Number of learners
no:
1 ........ CREATIVE ART P1 One 1 out of 40 min .......

(Fine Arts and 5
Craft)
1 ....|....|20.... 1 1 1 40 mn 35
Two (2) learners with hearing and speaking impairment

• Have a seat in front of the teacher where they see
Learners with special needs him well.
in Learning and Teaching and
their number • The teacher uses–talk to them seeing them.
• By using the pictures prepared in advance, show
them the examples concerning their case.
Unit One Drawing and painting still life and nature.
Key unit competence To be able to draw and paint simple shapes
and express opinions through self-drawn pictures and
those drawn by others
Lesson title Different techniques of using basic tools and
materials for drawing and painting scribbles and
simple shapes.
Instructional objectives Using paper, pencil and Colored ink pens, the learner
will draw curved and zig zag lines according to their
forms and he/she will use different colours.
Learning environment The Lesson will take place in classroom.
Teaching and Learning Drawing, painting and cutting tools.

materials
References Fine Arts Syllabus, lower level REB, Kigali, 2015 p 52.
Parts of Description of teaching and learning Key Unit Competences
the lesson+ activity and cross cutting issues
Timing Learners draw zigzag and curved (write competences + brief
scribbles taking into account of explanation)
their nature then teacher guide and
facilitate learners.
Teacher’s
Learner’s Activities
Activities
1. In pairs of Observe and give Generic Competences are:
Introduction: learners, answers about cooperation, spirit in groups
teacher shows
5 min the waysbasic and sharing opinions.
them basic
materials materials are used Cross cutting issues are:
of drawing in drawing and
- Inclusive education:
&painting painting.
and ask them where teacher and others
how they can learners speak with higher
be used for voice to facilitate learner
drawing.
hearing loss.
-Gender where boys and
girls have given equal to
explore materials and
answer to questions.
2.: Body of • Observe Generic
Show to learner’s examples
the lesson of drawn curved and zigzag curved competences
are:
scribbles and zig zag
25 min. • Critical
Scribbles.
• And ask them to observe thinking and
them. • In groups, problem
share solving.
• In groups, ask learners to
opinions
share opinions about those • Learners
about curved
Scribbles and simple shapes working
and zig zag
made by scribbles. in groups,
scribbles
Demonstrate how to draw it shows
shown.
zig zag & curved scribbles and ommunion
paint simple shapes they form Learners and solidarity
observe how
teacher draws when sharing
and paints opinions
simple shapes
from curved Cross cutting
and zigzag issues are:
scribbles.
• Special
• Learners care for
draw learners
their own having
scribbles and disabilities,
• Ask learners to draw their paint simple gender
own scribbles and paint shapes from equity and
simple shapes identified them. gender
forme d by them.
equality.
Conclusion Finishing work Generic
and display it. competences
are: drawing,
• Ask learners to finish their
studying and
work and display it.
continous
capacity
building.
10min. Share ideas
about each
displayed work,
make hygiene
and appreciate
work done and
take home work.
Ask learners to share ideas on

displayed work, making hygiene,
appreciated work done and give
homework to learners.
Self Objectives provided for have been successfully achieved by 28 out of 35
assessment learners. 7 learners will need more exercises of taking a pen so that they
may draw lines.
(Teacher)
PART III: TEACHER’S GUIDE UNITS
UNIT 1: DRAWING AND PAINTING STILL LIFE
AND NATURE 1
1.1. Key Unit Competences
To be able to draw and paint still life and nature using shapes and forms.
1.2 Generic competences

In this unit, the teacher must lead the learners showing them the techniques of
drawing and painting using different related tools. The teacher starts by asking the
learners the materials they may know used in drawing or writing and he/she shows
them to the learners and explain their way of use.
1.3 Cross cutting issues to be addressed

• Protect the environment when learners draw still life and nature
• Financial education by caring for different materials and tools.
• Inclusive education through caring for all learners with special needs especially
those with different disabilities by providing seats before the teacher, where
they can receive particular assistance from him.
1.4. Introducing the unit

Learners collaborate with their teacher to remind each other the summary of
components of still life and nature objects which will be prerequisistes for this unit,
in drawing and painting still life and nature.
1.5. List of lessons

Lesson Lesson Objectives Number
1 • How to use basic tools • Use different materials to draw 3
and materials for objects and paint them using
drawing and painting in appropriate colour.
different ways: Scribbles
• Identify the basic materials for
and simple shapes.
drawing and painting.
• Respect and protect different
materials and tools.
2 • Drawing and • From the memory, drawing 3
painting basic simple shapes.
objects with
different shapes • Give opinion about self made
(circle, triangle, materials and those made by
quadrangle, others.
rectangle, stone, • Respect and protect different
brick). materials and tools.
3 • Drawing and • From memory, draw and 3
painting from painting different materials
memory pictures and tools with simple shapes
of objects inspired from the surroundings.
inspired from
the surroundings • Love and protect the
(plants, animals and environment.
humans).
4 • Drawing using • Use different materials to 3
colours or paints. draw objects using appropriate
colours or paint.
5 • Assessment • Assess if all learners are able to 1
draw and paint still life objects
using available materials from
environment.
• Assess weather learners are
able keep materials cleaned
and store them appropriately.
Lesson 1: How to use to basic tools and materials for drawing and
painting in different ways: Scribbles and simple shapes.
a) Learning objective
• Identify the basic tools for drawing and painting
• Different techniques for drawing and painting.
• Respect and protect different materials and tools.
b. Teaching and Learning materials
• Pencils
• CoLoured pencils and ink pens
• rubber
• sharpener
• papers
• simple shapes cut or sample of drawing
c. Methodology
Prerequisites/ Revision or introduction
• Let learners share ideas about drawing and painting materials and tools.
• Show the learners basic drawing and painting materials and demonstrate
how they are used.
1.1 Basic tools of drawing and painting

• Show learners the example of drawn scribbles.
The body of the lesson
• Demonstrate how to draw curved and zigzag scribbles
• Ask learners to draw curved and zig zag scribbles.
1.2. Curved scribbles 1.2. Zig zag scribbles
Assessment
• Ask each learner to display self drawn scribbles.
• In groups, ask learners to choose the best drawn scribbles.
• Appreciate learners’ work and advice them.
• Cleanliness of the work place,materials and their safety.
Lesson 2: Drawing and painting simple objects with different shapes

(circle, triangle, quadrangle, rectangle, stone, brick)
• From memory, draw different materials and tools with simple shapes inspired
from the surroundings.
• Care for materials.
b) Teaching and Learning materials
• Pencils
• Coloured pencils and ink pens
• rubber
• sharpener
• papers
• water colours
c. Methodology
• Ask learners to use basic drawing and painting materials they studied last
time.
Lesson development:
• Distribute drawing and painting materials to the learners.
• Demonstrate drawing and painting basic shapes.
• Ask learners to draw simple shapes.
• Ask learners to paint simple shapes using various colors.
1.5. Painted shapes
Assessment
• Ask learners to display pictures of simple painted shapes
• Ask learners to choose the best drawn and painted shape according to
instructional objective.
• Cleanliness of the workplace,materials and their safety.
Lesson 3: Drawing and painting from memory pictures of objects
from the surroundings
• Draw observed and from memory objects having simple shapes from the
surroundings.
• Give personnal opinion on selfmade pictures or those made by others.
• Love and protect the environment.
• Pencils
• Coloured pencils and ink pens
• rubber
• sharpener
• papers
• water colours
c) Methodology
• Make recognizable objects from the surroundings (school green).
• Ask learners to observe the surroundings and provide opinions on them.
Lesson development:
• Ask learners to draw and to paint from memory pictures of objects from the
surroundings e.g.Plants, animals, and human.
• Ask learners to paint their objects from memory drawings.
• Assemble groups and advise them.
Assessment
• Ask learners to display pictures of simple painted shapes
• Ask learners to choose the best pictures according to instructional objective.
• Appreciate learners’ drawn and painted objects and advise them.
• Cleanliness of the work place,materials and their safety.
Lesson 4: Drawing using colours or paints

• Select and use appropriate colours or paint for drawing.
• Give personal opinion on selfmade pictures or those made by others.
• Appreciate the beauty of the objects from the surroundings.
• Drawing and colouring pens
• Pencil
• Rubber
• sharpener
• papers
• water colours
c) Methodology
• Show learners the beauty of pictures made by others.
• Ask learners to provide opinions on shown colours in pictures.
Lesson development
• Teacher distributes materials to learners.
• Teacher demonstate how to use colour or paints for drawing.
• Teacher asks Learners to select colours or paints which are appropriate to
objects they are going to draw.
• Learners individually start drawing using colours or paints.
1.14. Sunflower picture 1.15. Banana picture 1.16.Avocadopicture

• Teacher tries to reach to all learners for providing guidance or advice to the
learners while painting.
Assessment
• Ask learners to display their artworks.
• Ask learners to choose the best drawn shapes according to instructional
objective.
• Cleanliness of the workplace, , materials and their safety.
1 .6. End of Unit Assessment

1 .Drawing and painting simple shapes
Ask learners to identify and select basic drawing and painting materials among
different materials.
2. Drawing a stone and a brick according to their shapes
• Ask learners to compare simple shapes, stone and brick according to their
appearance.
• Ask learners to draw presented objects according to their shapes.
3. Drawing and painting from memory pictures
• Ask learners to identify, draw and paint objects from environment according
to how they appear in environment.
4. Using colours and paints for drawing according to the appearance of objects
• Ask learners to express the beauty of decorations’ made with colours.
• Ask learners to to choose the best objects according to the best coloured.
1 .7. Additional activities

• Redrawing using curved scribbles.
• Drawing imitating curved scribbles according to their form.
• Draw simple shapes, stone and brick according to their appearance
• Show colours related to each drawn picture
UNIT 2: PRINT-MAKING
2
2 .1. Key Unit Competence
To be able to print images on objects using different materials from the surroundings.
2 .2. Generic Competences

In previous unit the learner learnnt to draw simple shapes. He/she is able to draw
scribbles and use colours for painting and colouring. This will help him/her to make
best choice of pictures to print. Use available materials in their surrounding to print
designed patterns on a surface.
2 .3. Cross cutting issues to be addressed

Transverse themes which we will deal with in this unit with regard to gender equity
in teaching and learning to emphasize balanced chance. Another transverse theme
appears in respecting and protecting the environment where learners use materials
and tools from the surroundings.
2 .4. Introducing the unit

A teacher reminds learners the summary of previous lesson like drawing and
painting simple shapess, which will have great contribution in this unit.

Number of
Lesson LessonObjectives
periods
1 • Process of using basic • Using different print making tools. 2
tools in print-making.
• Identify basic materials and tools
used in print-making.
2 • To print Pictures on • Create and classify different pictures 1
simple tools, e.g. paper pleasantly by manipulating differ-
ent materials and tools with simple
shapes.
• Providing opninions on selfmade
pictures or those made by others.
• Appreciate the beauty of the objects.
3 • Create and classify different pictures 1

• To print Pictures on pleasantly
small tissue using tools
from the surrounding. • Providing opninions on selfmade
pictures or those made by others.
4 Assessment • Examine if each learner is able 1
to print various patterns on surfaces
using hand, leaf, coin, carrot, cap and
give opinions.
Lesson 1: Process of using basic tools in print-making.

a. Learning objective
• Identify the basic tools used in print-making
• Use print-making materials and tools.
• Love and protect the environment
b. Teaching and learning materials
• Various print-making tools from the surrounding.
• papers
• fabrics
• pencils
• Multicoloured paints
• Brushes
c. Methodology
Introduction
• Teacher show some pictures made using print making techniques to learners
and ask them to mention used techniques.
• Learners provide different answers where some may discover that used
technique is print making
• In groups, teacher asks learners to share opinions about materials and tools
which can be used in print-making.
• In groups, learners identifies various tools and materials.
Lesson development
• Teacher gives instructions to the learners before distributing materials to
them.
• Teacher demonstrates how to use distributed materials for showing process
of print making.
• In groups, ask learners to print patterns on simple tools.
• Learners print different patterns on simple surface eg on a piece of paper.
2.1. Pictures of simple shapes made by print making technique

• Teacher approaches each group for providing guidance and facilitation.
Assessment /conclusion
• Ask learners’ groups to display papers on which pictures are printed.
• Ask learners to choose the best objects on which pictures are printed
according to the instructional objective of this lesson.
• Appreciate learners’ artworks.
• Cleanliness of the workplace, materials and their safety.
Unit 2: To print pictures on simple tools e.g.a piece of paper
• Create and classify pictures pleasantly using materials having simple shapes.
• Provide opinions on selfmade pictures or those made by others.
• Appreciate the beauty of the object.
• papers
• fabrics
• pencils
• Brushes
c) Methodology
Introduction
• Ask learners to share opinions about the objects they know on which pictures
are printed.
• Ask learners to identify tools on which pictures may be printed.
Lesson development
them.
• Teacher demonstrates how to use distributed materials for printing on a
piece of paper.
• Ask learners to prepare objects to be used for printing on a fabric.
• Ask learners to print pictures on a small fabric.
2.2. Picture of a small fabric on which are printed decorations

Assessment
• Ask learners to display fabrics on which pictures are printed.
• Ask learners to choose the best objects on which pictures are printed
according to the instructional objective of this lesson.
• Appreciate learners’ artworks.
• Cleanliness of the work place,materials and their safety..
Unit 3: Applying various motifs on sufaces used from memory materials
a. learning objectives
• Create and classify pictures pleasantly.
• Give personnal opinion on selfmade pictures or those made by others.
• papers
• fabrics
• pencils
• Brushes
c. Methodology
Introduction
• Ask learners to observe and analyse some objects visible in the surroundings.
• Ask learners to gather materials from environment that can be used for print
making
Lesson development
them.
• Teacher demonstrates printing using one of gathered material
• Teacher asks learners to use gathered materials for printing
Assessment
• Ask learners in groups to display pieces of paper with printed pictures.
• Ask learners to choose the best pieces of paper with printed pictures
• Appreciate learners’ realization and advise them.
• Cleanliness of the work place,materials and safety..
2 .6. End unit Assessment
• Ask learners to give opinion about fabrics with printed pictures.
• Ask learners to choose print-making tools and use them for producing
artwork.
• Ask learners to prepare tools used for printing on surfaces.

• Ask learners to prepare objects which will be printed on surfaces e.g.piece of
paper, small fabric, small box etc.
UNIT 3: MODELING AND METHODS OF
BUILDING CLAY FIGURES 3
3 .1. Key Unit Competences
To be able to model different figures or forms using clay or red soil (inombe)
3 .2. Generic Competences

In this unit, the teacher must help learners to know the process of preparing clay
or red soil using different materials and tools. In preparing clay or red soil, learners
may appreciate the beauty and the value of natural phenomena. After that, the
teacher will lead learners to exhibit artworks and they give opinions about them.
3 .3. Cross-cutting issues (Transverse themes)

• Protect the environment while learners exchange opinions about clay and
red soil.
• Material resource management, care for different materials and tools.
• Care for all learners with special attention to those with different disabilities,
having a seat before the teacher, where they can receive particular assistance
from him.

From previous units, teaching and learning materials are from the surroundings. It
is the same in making clay figures where clay is from various spots. After collecting
clay,, it is prepared using figures of some objects from the surroundings.
3 .5. List of lessons
Number of
Lesson Lesson Objectives
periods
1 Methods of using • Use clay or red soil ( inombe) in 2
basic materials making various figures.
in modeling • Process of preparing clay or red soil
clay figures and ( inombe).
ceramics.
2 Use of clay or red • Creating clay shapes. 2
soil ( inombe) in
• Different ways of making clay forms
creating simple
or figures.
figures inspired
from surroundings. • Respect and protect different
materials and tools.
3 Assessment • Examine if each learner is able to 1

prepare clay or soil and their use in
modeling various figures.
• Examine learner’s material
protection and cleanliness after use.
Lesson 1: Methods of using basic materials in modeling clay figures

and ceramics.
• Identify different ways of making figures using clay or red soil.
• Various materials and tools used in clay preparation and those used in
modeling various figures.
c. Methodology
Introduction
• Show learners different materials and tools used in clay preparation.
• In groups, ask learners to exchange opninions about the ways basic materials
are used to prepare clay.
The body of the lesson
• In groups, ask learners to sort, sieve, mix clay and add water upto the last
step(ready to be used).
• Demonstate how to model clay figures.
• Ask learners to build or to model clay figures imitating figures made by others.
• Approach each group for providing them guidance anfd facilitation where
necessary.
Conclusion or Assessment
• Ask learners to exhibit clay figures they have built.
• Ask learners’ groups to choose the best performed figures.
• Appreciate learners’ activities and advise them.
• Cleaninliness of the workplace,materials and their safety.
Lesson 2: Use of clay or red soil ( inombe) in creating simple figures

inspired from surroundings.
• Describe the methods of making clay figures.
• Create clay figures.
• Respect and protect materials and tools.
• Clay figures.
• Clay or red soil (inombe).
• Sand or stone clay.
c. Methodology
Introduction
• Ask learners to observe forms that have been modeled by others and choose
what they want to model using clay.
Lesson development
• Teacher gives instructions to learners.
• Teacher demonstrate how to model clay figure inspired from environment
• Ask learners to build clay figures and imitating figures modeled by others and
others inspired from environment.
3.1. Cup modeled using clay

• Ask learners to build clay figures imitating orange, carrot, maracuja, small
animals.
3.2. Orange modeled using clay 3.3.Carrot made using clay
• Approach each group for guidance and advices.
Assessment
• Ask learners to exhibit clay figures they have modeled.
• Ask learners’ groups to choose the best performed figures.
• Appreciate learners’ activities and advise them.
• Cleanliness of the workplace,materials and their safety..
3 .6. End of Unit three Assessment

• Ask learners to model a cup using clay
• Ask learners to model different fruits using clay according to their nature.
3.7. Additional activity

• Ask each learner to build clay figure of any home material he/she wants.
UNIT 4: Weaving using locally available
materials 4
4 .1 .Key unit competence
To be able to weave different objects using different natural fibres from the
surrounding.
4 .2 . Generic competences
In the lessons following this unit, print making and drawing, the learner studied to
draw simple shapes including the square, the triangle, the circle and others. These
are some of the shapes that can be used to make a basket, hand-woven toolsetc.
4 .3 . Cross cutting issues to be addressed

The cross cutting issues in this unit are:
Gender. where both boys and girls are forming groups. Also, it is clear that the
materials they will use are from the surrounding hence they should be protected
and safeguarded.
4 .4 . Introducing the unit

Showing learners woven objects used in daily activities at home.Allow learners
share their views on woven materials used in daily home activities. As they are
exchanging ideas, it is clear that they also talk about the materials found in their
community used in weaving. Showing learners how to start weaving, weaving itself,
and how to finish weaving. Invite learners in groups to start weaving.
4 .5 . Lessons
Number of
Lesson title Lesson objectives
periods
1 • Steps of weaving • Identifying materials used in weaving 2
of different found in their community
tools: beginning, • Weaving his/her own objects using
development materials found in his/her surrounding
and finishing).
• To explain the technique used in weaving
various objects
• Love and safeguard environment.
2 Various ways of 2
• Identifying materials used in weaving
weaving decorations
using yarns or • Using threads or various yarns in weaving
fibres. decorated objects
• Appreciate the beauty of objects.
3 Assessment • Ensure every learner is able to weave 1

different objects using materials found in
his/her community.
Lesson 1: Steps of weaving of different tools: beginning, develop-

ment and finishing).
• To explain steps used in weaving different objects
• Weaving objects using materials found in local environment
• Love and safeguard environment
b . Learning and Teaching materials
• Different tools and materials used in weaving found in surroundings
c . Methodology
Introduction
• Teacher shows to the learners materials that have been weaved by others
and ask them materials used to weave them.
• Tell learners in groups to share views on materials used in weaving.
• Invite learners to share views on woven objects they know.
Lesson development
• Teacher distribute materials for weaving to the learners and give them
instructions
• Teachers demonstrate steps of weaving from local materials
• Teacher asks learners to apply steps of weaving
• Learners start applying steps of weaving
Tell learners to weave and to finish what they have started
• Come closer to each group to assist them where necessary and to advise
them.
Assessment
• Invite learners in groups to present what they have woven and to share views
on them
• Tell the groups of learners to select the best artworks
• Appreciate the work done by learners and advise them
• Invite learners to keep well what they have done
• Clean the place and the materials they have used and keep them well.
Lesson 2: Various ways of weaving decorations using yarns or fibres.

a. Learning objectives
• Identify materials used in weaving
• Use different threads or fibres to make artworks
• Appreciate the beauty of artworks.
b . Learning and Teaching materials
• Different tools and materials used in knitting found in the community
• Cutting objects.
c . Methodology
Introduction
• Teachers ask learners to explain steps of weaving they learnt in the last
lesson.
• Teacher shows learners w0ven materials for decoration and explain materials
that have been used to weave them.
• Tearners explain materials that have been used to weave decorative objects,
learners come to observe
Lesson development
• Teacher distribute weaving materials to the learners and give them instructions
• Teacher demonstrate weaving by a draft(gutungira or gutondera)
• Ask learners to start weaving using thread or fibres.
• Learners start weaving artworks.
4.3. Artworks made in thread and sticks

• Teacher come closer to each group to provide a guidance and facilitation
where necessary
• Learner finish weaving
Assessment
• Invite learners in groups to display,present their work and to share views on it
• Tell the groups to select the best artworks
• Appreciate the work done by learners
• Clean the place and the materials they have used and keep them safe.
4.6. End of unit 4 assessment

• Teacher asks learners to weave any tool for daily use found at their home.
• Tell learners to share views on their work. Ask learners to weave any decorative
materials they want using threads or fibres

• Invite learners to weave artworks they chose themselves using thread or
coloured strings
• Ask learners to weave a small mat using materials found in their community.
UNIT 5: PUPPETRY AND COLLAGE
5
5 .1. Key unit competence
To be able to create various playing tools and collage of different materials in a way
it can generate a new object.
5 .2. Generic competences

In the lessons followinging this unit, in drawing and textile decoration, the learner
studied drawing different shapes and some of the elements from the surrounding,
as well as naming tools and materials he/she can use that are found in the
surrounding and that he/she is taught to safeguard.
5 .3. Cross cutting issues to be addressed

Materials the learner uses in this unit to make puppets and collage are obtained
from the surrounding. It is in this context he/she has to safeguard them because
not only they are source of air we breathe but also a place from which we get
tools and materials we use in our daily life. Furthermore, when assisting learners
to form groups, the teacher will ensure both boys and girls are represented thus
gender balance is respected. Here, we may not forget to talk about learners with
disability that should also be given special attention by the teacher seating them in
an appropriate space in order to give them particular instructions.

Showing learners various puppets and inviting them to share views focusing on
tools and materialsthat have been used in making them.
Showing learners different pictures like stuck figures and asking them to differentiate
between them, sharing views on the characteristics of tools and materials used to
make those figures.
5.5 . Lessons
Number of
Lesson Lesson objectives
periods
1 Making puppets Name different tools and materials 1
using different used to make puppets
materials and Make different puppets using
articles various tools and materials
Love and safeguard environment.
2 Create collaged Name different tools and materials 2
pictures or used in collage
different materials Make collage and bring together
and articles using materials using a variety of
various tools techniques
Keeping the materials well and
cleaning them.
3 Assessment Make sure the learner is able to 1

make different puppets
Lesson 1: Making puppets using different materials and articles

• Identifying different materials used to make puppets
• Making different puppets using various materials
• Love and safeguard the environment
• Different puppets
• Pictures
• Tools, materials and articles found in the surrounding
• Cutting tools
c. Methodology/ Introduction
• Teacher shows the learners different puppets and ask them to explain
materials that have been used to make them.
• Ask learners to exchange their views on puppets they are seeing.
Lesson development
• Teacher gives instruction to the learners
• Teacher provides learners with the available needed materials for making
puppet
• Teacher demonstrate how to make puppet from gathered materials
• Teacher asks learners to prepare materials used to make puppets
• Learners start making their own puppets.
• Come closer to each group to guide and facilitate them where necessary.
• Learners finish the act of making puppets.
Assessment
• Teacher asks learners in groups to display the puppets they have made and
to share views on them.
• Ask groups of learners to select the best puppets.
• Appreciate the work done by learners and advise them.
• Clean the place and the materials they have used and keep them in the safe
place.
Lesson 2: Create collaged pictures or different materials and articles

using various tools
a . Learning objectives
• Identifying materials for making collage using various techniques
• Making Collage work from assembling materials using different techniques
b . Teaching and Learning materials
• Pictures
• Tools and materials gathered from the surrounding
• Cutting objects
• Glue
c . Methodology
Introduction
• Teacher shows learners pictures made from collage technique of picture
making.
• Teacher Invites learners in groups to share views on the pictures they have
seen.
Lesson development
• Teacher gives the learners materials needed for making collage and
instructions.
• Teacher demonstrates how to make collage
• Teacher asks learners to select appropriate materials for collage work they
want to make considering the colour ,texture and size of that object in its
nature.
• Learners start making their own collage work.
• Teacher comes closer to each group of learners for providing guidance and
facilitation where necessary.
5.3. Collage of landscape 5.4.collage of flowers 5.5.collage of tortoise

Assessment
• Ask learners in groups to share views on pictures they have made
• Ask groups of learners to select the best pictures.
• Appreciate the work done by learners and advise them
5.6. End of unit 5 assessment
• Ask learners to make puppets of animals they like
• Ask learners to make any collage work of home material using materials from
the surrounding
5.7. Additional activities

• Tell learners to make collage of a house or an aeroplane
Ask learners to make puppet of an animal they want using materials selected from
the surrounding.
UNIT 6: EMBROIDERY DECORATIONS
6
6.1. Key unit competence
To be able to create different decorative patterns on fabrics using different
embroidery techniques
6.2. Generic competences

In the lessons following this unit especially in drawing, the learner has been
able to draw different geometric shapes and some tools and materials from the
surrounding, and even all kinds of lines. Consequently, the learner can design a
knitting draft and make different simple figures on tissues, folding clothes with the
help of the teacher.
6.3. Cross cutting issues to be addressed

In this unit, special attention will be given to learners with hearing and speech
disabilities by making them sit infront near the teacher in order to assist them
particularly using signs and figures. In addition, when helping learners to form
groups, the teacher ensures that both boys and girls are represented, hence gender
balance is respected.
6.4. Introducing the unit

Showing learners knitted pieces of cloth used in different areas and ask them to
share their views on them following lesson objectives, the characteristics and
various artwork colours.
Ask learners to prepare tools and materials and start making different fashions to
knit lines and basic shapes.
6.5. Lessons
Number
Lesson Lesson objectives
of periods
1 • Different • Presenting different tools and materials 1
techniques and used in embroidery
process of creating
basic embroidery • Making simple embroidery designs on
designs on textiles clothes
e.g. line Stitch and • Love and keep the surrounding safe.
cross stitch.
2 Techniques of creating • Mention artworks and the technique 2
decorative patterns used in embroidery.
on fabrics using
• Making embroidery design using thread
embroidery(lines,
basic shapes) • Appreciate the beauty of the objects
3 Assessment 1
• Ensure every learner is able to make
embroidery on clothes using different
techniques.
Lesson 1: Different techniques and process of creating basic

embroidery designs on textiles
a . Learning objectives
• Presenting different tools and materials used in embroidery.
• Making simple embroidery artwork on clothes
• Appreciate the beauty of the materials.
• Pencil
• Piece of cloths
• Thread with different colours
• Paper
• Small tissues or fabrics
• Needles
• Rulers
c . Methodology
Introduction
• Teacher asks learners to observe and exchange their views on embroidery
made on fabric or piece of clothes they have observed.
• Teacher invites learners to mention objects found in their respective homes
on which embroidery have applied and mention materials / tools used to
make them.
• Learners mention objects with embroidery patterns found at their homes.
Lesson development
• Teacher distributes materials to the learners and gives them instructions
related to safe use of given materials especially needles.
• Teacher demonstrates how to apply different embroidery line stitches on
fabric.
• Teacher Invites learners to make different embroidery stitches on fabrics or
pieces of clothes.
• Come nearer to each group to guide and help them where necessary.
Assessment
• Invite learners in groups to present embroidery pieces of cloth and share
their views on them
• Tell the groups of learners to select the best embroidery work.
Lesson 2: Techniques of creating decorative patterns on fabrics using
embroidery technique
• Identify techniques of embroidery.
• Making embroidery patterns of decoration using different thread
• Keeping and cleaning the tools and materials well.
• Pencil
• Thread with various colours
• Paper
• Small tissues
• Needles
c . Methodology
Revision
• Teacher asks learners embroidery stitches they have applied in the last lesson.
• Learners give different answers and the teacher helps them to harmonize
focusing on line stitches.
Lesson development
• Teacher gives materials to the learners and instructions to follow while
making embroidery. The teacher focuses on the use of needles .
• Teacher demonstrates how to make embroidery patterns decoration on a
fabric.
• Learners start making their own embroidery decorations on fabrics or piece
of clothes.
• Teacher Comes nearer to each group to assist them where necessary and to
advise them.
6.5.embroidery of Square 6.6. Circled embroidey
Assessment
• Invite learners in groups to present their embroidery artwork and share ideas
about them.
• Tell learners in groups to select the best embroidery artwork.
• Ask learners to clean the place and the materials they have used and to keep
them well.
6.6 . End of unit 6 assessment

• Ask learners to make embroidery of rectangle shape.
• Ask learners to make embroidery of four line stitches they have learnt.

• Learners make embroidery of triangle and rectangle shapes.
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1. Mock, Ruth. (1955) Principles of Art Teaching; 1st Edition, University London
Press, England
2. Elizabeth Kiama, Edward. (2010) Distinction, Creative Arts, year2, Kenya
Literature Bureau, Nairobi
3. Elizabeth Kiama, Edward. (2010) Distinction, Creative Arts, year1, Kenya
Literature Bureau, Nairobi
4. Obonyo O. Digolo, Elizabeth C. (2008) Art and Design forms one and two, East
African Educational Publishers
5. Baker Apollo. (2010) Fundamentals Graphic Art, Trinity Books Ltd, Uganda.
6. Minisiteri y’Uburezi, Ikigo cy’Igihugu Gishinzwe Integanyanyigisho (2015),
integanyanyigisho y’ubugeni mberajisho mu cyiciro cya mbere cy’amashuri
abanza.
Kigali.d
PART TWO: MUSIC
PART TWO: MUSIC......................................................................................................................57
PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................61
1.1. Teaching and learning..................................................................................................61
1.1.1. Developing competence...................................................................................61
1.1.2. Critical thinking and problem solving...........................................................62
1.1.3. Addressing cross-cutting issues......................................................................62
1.1.4. Careering learners with special educational needs.................................63
1.1.5. Strategy to help a learner with developmental impairment................64
1.2. Learners’ learning styles and strategies to conduct teaching and learning
process.............................................................................................................................66
1.3. Teaching methods and techniques that promote the active learning ......67
1.3.1. What is Active learning? ....................................................................................67
1.3.2. The role of the teacher in active learning ...................................................67
1.3.3. The role of learners in active learning ..........................................................67
1.3.4. Main steps for a lesson in active learning approach................................68
1.4. Assessment .....................................................................................................................69

1.4.1. Continuous/ formative assessment ..............................................................70
1.4.2. Summative assessment......................................................................................70
PART II: SAMPLE LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE........................................................................71
UNIT 1: PERFOMING SHORT SONGS....................................................................................75
1.1. Key unit competence:...................................................................................................75
1.2. Generic competences...................................................................................................75
1.3. Cross-cutting issues to be considered:...................................................................75
1.3.1. Peace and values education.............................................................................75
1.3.2. Gender balance:....................................................................................................75
1.3.3. Inclusive education:.............................................................................................75
1.3.4. Environment studies:...........................................................................................75
1.4. Strategies to start the unit..........................................................................................76

1.5. List of Lessons.................................................................................................................76
1.6. Strategies for teaching the lessons .........................................................................76
1.7. Unit One: General assessment..................................................................................90
UNIT 2: SINGING SHORT SONGS RESPECTING THE RHYTHM......................................93
2.1. Key unit competence....................................................................................................93
2.2. Generic Competences .................................................................................................93
2.3. Sub-topic areas to be considered............................................................................93
2.3.1. Peace values education .....................................................................................93
2.3.2. Gender balance.....................................................................................................93
2.3.3. Inclusive education..............................................................................................93
2.3.4. Environment protection.....................................................................................94
2.4. How to introduce the unit?........................................................................................94

2.5. List of lessons...................................................................................................................94
2.6. Strategies to teach the lessons.................................................................................94
2.7. General assessment................................................................................................... 104
2.8. Additional activities................................................................................................... 105
UNIT 3: IMITATING THE SONG.............................................................................................. 107
3.1. Key unit competence................................................................................................. 107
3.2. Sub-topic areas to be considered......................................................................... 107
3.1.1. Peace values education .................................................................................. 107
3.1.2. Gender balance.................................................................................................. 107
3.1.3. Inclusive education........................................................................................... 107
3.3. How to introduce the unit?..................................................................................... 107

3.4. List of lessons................................................................................................................ 108
3.5. Strategies to teach the aboves subjects............................................................. 108
REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. 123
PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Structure of teacher’s guide
This teacher’s guide is designed for the teacher who teaches music lesson in lower
primary . This teacher’s guide was written according to the curriculum of Fine art
and Music based on competence which was prepared by Rwanda Education Board
(REB) in 2015.
This teacher’s guide consists of three units. Each unit concludes with general
assessment which will help the teacher to assess the competence of the learners
to ensure that she/he can proceed with the next unit or to repeat in the lessons
which was not well understood. Each unit consists of 5 lessons. In this teacher’s
guide there is exemplary lesson which will help the teacher to prepare and give
his/her lesson properly.
In this teacher’s guide there are different exercises aimed at assessing competence
of learners at the end of every lesson. However, those exercises are not permanent.
Therefore, the teacher would start by looking for others according to the level of
learners.
As a music lesson is aimed at developing children’s talent, we believe that this book
will help the teacher to teach well music lessons as well as making learners love
singing, so that it helps them develop knowledge and competences they already
have as it is clear in different lessons they will be taught.
1.1. Teaching and learning

1.1.1. Developing competence
Since 2015, Rwanda shifted from a knowledge -based to a competency-based
curriculum for pre-primary, primary and general secondary education. Thus
learning and teaching which gave the teacher more time was replaced by teaching
and learning which gave the learner a great role. In this learning also, the learner is
given practical knowledge and skills which help the learner to put in practice what
he/she has studied and giving answer to the problems faced in his/her life and
that of others.
In competence based learning, learners play a big role in their studies. The teacher
starts from what learners already know and capable of, and helps them to discover
other things while sharing ideas in their groups. When learners work in groups
the teacher guides them by helping them where it is needed. After sharing ideas
in their groups, they highlight their achievement and then work with the teacher
to refine the key points they can remain with. Learners should not be treated as
if they do not know anything. The teacher should not feel as the one who has the
knowledge to pack them.
Apart from the main competence which is included in the lesson, learners gain
other cross cutting issues depending on how they study and how they live. These
are one of the examples of cross cutting issues that learners can gain from music
lesson.
1.1.2. Critical thinking and problem solving

Music lesson will help learner to increase his/her critical thinking which will make
him/her to be able to find solutions for different problems in his or her daily life.
• Research and problem solving
This is the ability to help the learner solve problems by using basic knowledge and
explaining issues based on basic information.
• Creativity and Innovation
This is the ability to help the learner be initiative and bring ideas based on basic
knowledge to be creative.
• Communication Skills
This is the ability to help the learner to communicate to each other freely and
sharing ideas in proper verbal or written communication. So teacher must make
sure that the language is being used properly.
• Teamwork, Cooperation, Personal and Interpersonal management and life
skills
This is the ability to help the learner to work together in groups in every kind of work
with proper attitudes and values respecting each other’s right, ideas and attitudes.
This will also help learners to do different activities related to environmental
conservation, advocating for their health and their families, careering hygiene and
nutrition and also addressing challenges they face in life.
• Lifelong Learning
Gaining this ability will help the learner to keep up with the time gaining knowledge
and practical skills without having to be helped in everything.
1.1.3. Addressing cross-cutting issues

Among the changes in the competence-based curriculum, there is the integration
of cross -cutting issues as an integral part of the teaching learning process.
The eight cross-cutting issues identified in the national curriculum framework
are the following: Gender, Peace and values education, Financial education,
Standardization culture, Inclusive education, Environment and sustainability and
Genocide studies. Some of cross-cutting issues that will be focused on in this music
course are the following:
• Peace and Values Education
This will appear when teacher is teaching a song and learners are following carefully
without disturbing.
• Gender balance
This appears when teacher form groups of both boys and girls and ensure equal
participation of both during a given task.
• Inclusive education
In case there are children with different impairment, the teacher must respect and
take care of them as their colleagues and give them special assistance where it is
needed.
• Financial education
Here the teacher shows the beneficial part of learning music as a lesson which will
play a big role in financial terms, by showing them examples of many artists who
gain income from singing in different parties and ceremonies.
1.1.4. Careering learners with special educational needs

In the classroom, learners learn in different ways depending on their learning pace,
needs or any other special problem they might have. However, the teacher has the
responsibility to know how to adopt teaching methodologies and approaches in
order to meet the learning needs of each learner in the classroom.
Also teachers need to understand that learners with special needs need to be taught
differently or need some accommodations to enhance the learning environment.
This will be done depending on the subject and the nature of the lesson.
In order to create a well-rounded learning atmosphere, teachers need to:
• Remember that learners learn in different ways so they have to offer a variety
of activities e.g. role-play, singing and dancing, word games and quizzes,
outdoor activities, and practical works.
• Maintain an organized classroom (art rooms) and limit distraction. This will
help learners with special needs to stay on track during lesson and follow
instruction easily.
• Vary the pace of teaching to meet the needs of each learner. Some learners
process information and learn more slowly than others.
• Break down instructions into smaller, manageable tasks. Learners with
special needs often have difficulty in understanding long-winded or several
instructions at once. It is better to use simple, concrete sentences in order to
facilitate them understand what you are asking.
• Use clear consistent language to explain the meaning (demonstration or
showing pictures) if you introduce new words or concepts.
• Make full use of facial expressions, gestures and body language.
• Pair a learner who has a disability with a friend. Let them do things together
and learn from each other. Make sure the friend is not over protective and
does not do everything. Both learners will benefit from this strategy
• Use multi-sensory strategies. As all learners learn in different ways, it is
important to make every lesson as multi-sensory as possible. Learners with
learning disabilities might have difficulty in one area, while they might excel
in another. For example, use both visual and auditory cues.
Below are general strategies related to each main category of disabilities and how
to deal with every situation that may arise in the classroom. However, the list is not
exhaustive because each learner is unique with different needs and that should be
handled differently.
1.1.5. Strategy to help a learner with developmental impairment

Use simple words and sentences when giving instructions;
• Use real objects that the learner can feel and handlerather than just working
abstractly with a pen and piece of paper.
• Break a task down into small steps or learning objectives. The learner
should start with an activity that she/he can do already before moving on to
something that is more difficult.
• Gradually give the learner less help.
• Let the learner work in the same group with those without disability.
In the subject of Creative Arts, you should get more information from:
• Using internet and a Library
• Creating a School Library
• Collecting data through observation
• Looking for art materials from nearest environment
• Strategy to help a learner with visual impairment:

• Help learners to use their other senses (hearing, touching, smelling and
tasting) to play and carry out activities that will promote their learning and
development.
• Use simple, clear and consistent language
• Use tactile objects to help explain a concept.
• If the learner has some sight, ask them what they can see.
• Make sure the learner has a group of friends who are helpful and can allow
him/her to be as independent as possible.
• Plan activities so that learners work in pairs or groups whenever possible.
• Strategy to help a learner with hearing impairment:

Strategies to help learners with hearing disabilities or communication difficulties;
• Always get the learner’s attention before you begin to speak.
• Encourage the learner to look at your face.
• Use gestures, body language and facial expressions.
• Use pictures and objects as much as possible.
• Ask the parents/caregivers to show you the signs they use at home for
communication, use the same signs yourself and encourage other learners
to also use them.
• Keep background noise to a minimum.
• Strategies to help a learner with physical disabilities or mobility difficulties:

• Adapt activities so that learners who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids
(learners who have difficulty in moving) can participate
• Ask parents/caregivers to assist with adapting furniture e.g. The height of a
table may need to be changed to make it easier for a learner to reach it or fit
their legs or wheelchair.
• Get advice from parents or a health professional about assistive devices.
• Adaptation of assessment strategies:

Each unit in the teacher’s guide provides additional activities to help learners
achieve the key unit competence. Results from assessment inform the teacher
which learner needs remedial, consolidation or extension activities. These activities
are designed to serve the needs of all categories of learners; slow, average and
gifted learners respectively.
• Easy activities should be given to learners with physical and mental disabilities
• Use tangible materials and textual for learners with visual impairment.
During the assessment activities of this subject of Fine Art and Craft, teacher has to
take into consideration the visual impaired learners. So, the tasks to be given can
consider the level of visual impairment of learners in the classroom.
1.2. Learners’ learning styles and strategies to conduct

teaching and learning process
There are different teaching styles and techniques that should be used and ways of
achieving them. The selection of teaching method should be done with the greatest
care and some of the factors to be considered are’ the uniqueness of subjects, the
type of lessons, the particular learning objectives to be achieved, the allocated time
to achieve the objectives, the instructional available materials, the physical/sitting
arrangement of the classroom, the individual learners’ needs, the abilities and
learning styles. There are mainly four different learning styles as explained below:
• Active and reflective learning
In active learning, learners tend to retain and understand information best by doing
something actively with it, discussing or applying it and explaining it to others.
Reflective learners prefer to think about it quietly first.
• Sensing and intuitive learning
In sensing learning, learners tend to like learning facts whereas in intuitive learning,
learners often prefer discovering possibilities and relationships. Sensing learning
often solve problems by well-established methods and dislike complications and
surprises while in intuitive learning, slearners like innovation and dislike repetition.
• Visual and verbal learning.
Visual learning helps learners to remember best what they see; pictures, diagrams,
flow charts, time lines, films, demonstrations, etc. In verbal learning, learners get
more out of written words and spoken explanations.
• Sequential and global learners
In sequential learning, learners tend to gain understanding in linear steps, each
step following logically the previous one. In global learning, learners tend to learn
in large groups, absorbing material almost randomly without seeing connections,
and then suddenly “getting it.”
Additional activities can be added for learners who are quick and extensional
activities for those who are slow.
1.3. Teaching methods and techniques that promote the active
learning
The different pupil learning styles mentioned above can be achieved, if the teacher
uses active learning whereby learners are really engaged in the learning process.
1.3.1. What is Active learning?

Active learning is a pedagogical approach that engages learners in doing things and
thinking about the things they are doing. In active learning, learners are encouraged
to bring their own experience and knowledge into the learning process.
1.3.2. The role of the teacher in active learning

• The teacher engages learners through active learning methods such as inquiry
methods, group discussions, research, investigative, group and individual
work activities.
• The teacher encourages individual, peer and group evaluation of the work
done in the classroom and uses appropriate competence-based assessment
• He provides supervised opportunities for learners to develop different
competences by giving tasks that enhance critical thinking, problem solving,
research, creativity and innovation, communication and cooperation
• Teacher supports and facilitates the learning process by valuing learners’
contributions in the class activities
1.3.3. The role of learners in active learning

Learners are key in the active learning process. They are not empty vessels to fill
but people with ideas, capacity and skills to build on for effective learning.
A learner engaged in active learning:
• Communicates and shares relevant information with other learners through
presentations, discussions, group work and other learner-centred activities
(role play, case studies, project work, research and investigation imitating,
exploration, …)
• Actively participates and takes responsibility for his/herown learning.
• Develops knowledge and skills in active ways.
• Carries out research/investigation by consulting books or online documents
and resourceful people and presents his findings.
• Ensures the effective contribution of each group member in assigned tasks
through clear explanation and arguments, critical thinking, responsibility and
confidence in public speaking.
• Giving conclusions based on the findings from the learning activities.
1.3.4. Main steps for a lesson in active learning approach

All the principles and characteristics of the active learning process mentioned
above are reflected in steps of a lesson as displayed below. Generally, the lesson
is divided into three main parts whereby each one is divided into smaller steps to
make sure that learners are involved in the learning process. Below are those main
part and their small steps:
Introduction
Introduction is a part where the teacher makes connection between the current
and previous lesson through appropriate technique. The teacher opens short
discussions to encourage learners to think about the previous learning experience
and connect it with the current instructional objective.
The teacher reviews the prior knowledge and skills,values and attitudes, which have
a link with the new concepts to create good foundation and logical sequencings.
Development of the new lesson
The development of a lesson that introduces a new concept will go through the
following small steps; discovery activities, presentation of learners’ achievement,
exploitation of their achievement, synthesis/summary and exercises/application
activitiesas explained below;
• Discovery activity
Step 1
• The teacher discusses convincingly with learners to take responsibility of
their learning.
• The teacher distributes the task/activity and gives instructions related to
the tasks (working in groups, pairs, or individual to instigate collaborative
learning, to discover knowledge to be learned).
Step 2
• The teacher let the learners work collaboratively on the task.
• During this period the teacher refrains to intervene directly on the knowledge.
• The teacher monitors how the learners are progressing towards the
knowledge to be learnt and boost those who are still behind (but without
communicating to them the knowledge).
• Presentation of learners’ productions
• In this unit, the teacher invites representatives of groups to present the
learners’ productions/findings.
• After three/four or an acceptable number of presentations, the teacher
decides to engage the class into exploitation of the learners’ productions.
• Exploitation of learner’s productions

• The teacher asks the learners to evaluate the productions: complete one,
incomplete and false
• Then the teacher judges the logic of the learners’ products, corrects those
that are false, completes those that are incomplete, and confirms those that
are correct.
• Institutionalization (summary/conclusion/ and examples)

The teacher summarizes the learnt knowledge and gives examples that illustrate
the learnt content.
• Exercises/Application activities
• Exercises of applying processes and products/objects related to learnt unit/
subunit. Exercises in real life contexts.
• Teacher guides learners to make the connection of what they learnt to real
life situations. At this level, the role of the teacher is to monitor the fixation
of process and product/object being learnt.
Assessment
In this step, the teacher asks some questions to assess achievement of instructional
objective.
• During the assessment activity, learners work individually on the task/activity.
• The teacher avoids intervening directly. Infact, results from this assessment
inform the teacher on the next steps for the whole class and individuals.
• In some cases, the teacher can end with a homework assignment.
1.4. Assessment
Assessment is the teaching and learning checking that collects information about
how each learner learns and deciding on learner’s achievement based on criteria
set before assessment. Assessment is therefore an important part of teaching and
learning. Assessment is composed of different kinds which are the following;
1.4.1. Continuous/ formative assessment
During continuous assessment, teacher may use usual strategies which are used
at school to check if the learner is learning properly. As the teacher prepares the
lesson, the teacher must determine criteria for assessing what learners have learnt
and skills expected before they start a particular topic. At the end of each unit,
the teacher is required to ensure that all learners demonstrate properly generic
competence in the unit based on criteria in the assessment before starting the next
unit.
This kind of assessment in this teacher’s guide is of 2 types: exercises that teachers
give to the learner at the end of studies and general assessment at the end of unit.
1.4.2. Summative assessment

When assessment is done in order to take decision in competence or what learner is
capable of doing, that assessment is measuring the level of learner. The summative
assessment shows the view of competence the learner has achieved in specific
time.
The first purpose of assessment is to see the level of learner and to see if the
objective of the lesson is achieved. So the assessment is prepared according to
specific objectives of the lesson or according to the order of assessment in each
topic.
Assessment is prepared so that it requires the learner to apply what he/she has
learnt. However, there are also few questions that require a learner to demonstrate
his/her knowledge of what was learnt. In the preparation of this assessment,
questions are arranged based on levels of learning and teaching objectives which
was set by an expert in the field of education bloom. That is to say, the problems at
the highest level of the goal are given more priority in this guide than the problems
based on the lower levels of knowledge.
In the music lesson, the focus is mainly on cognitive assessment. This assessment
is of great value in the teaching of lesson because each exercise gives the teacher
the time to know the progress each learner has made in the lesson and therefore
corrects what has gone wrong. On the other side, each learner get time to do
exercises individually or in groups.
In this teacher’s guide, there are problems of all lessons which were taught in all
topics consisting year one program. During assessment, teacher should consider
the following key points.
• Melody
• Rhythm
• Memorizing
• Self-confidence in front of audience
• Correlation between emotions and message of the song.
PART II: SAMPLE LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

The teacher’s guide provides more than one lesson plan taking into consideration
the type of lesson in the subject using the CBC format.
Teaching requires good preparation to be effective. This is the only way that
learning can be enhanced and assured. The teacher will find work easier if goes
to class well prepared with the lesson content organized in logical manner. Even
the experienced Fine Art and Craft teacher needs a lesson plan in order to use the
lesson time effectively.
Below is a sample of a lesson plan.
Competence-Based lesson plan
School name ………………………………………. Academic year: …………...
Teachers’ Name...............................................................
Term Number of
Date Subject Class Unit Topic Timing
one lerners
........ Music P1 one 1 of 5 40mn .......
Learners with special 2 lerners with hearing impairments

needs education
Unit One Perfoming short songs

Key unit competences Perfoming songs in public
Lesson Songs related to the benefits of school
Objectives Using picture showing the benefits of the school,
learners will be able to perform in public a song
related to the benefit of the school.
Learning and teaching The lesson will be delivered in classroom or outside
environment
Learning and teaching • Using picture showing the school and banefits of
materials it (learners at school, learners who are playing at
school, the teacher who is teaching, etc……….).
• The lesson will be delivered in classroom
Books and references Arts and music syllabus, lower primary level, page 16
Stages Description of teachig and learning activities Cross cutting issues
and
timing
2. Body of the lesson

2.1. Activity Singing the new Listening calmly to the the Agreeing with
one song teacher and repeating the song others:
verse by verse
to the learners Learners listen
verse by verse to the teacher
while he/she is
singng
2.2. Activity Inviting learners Give the meaning of the new competences:
Two to give the words in the song each learner
meaning of competes to
the new words give a correct
which are in the answer.
song
2.3. Activity Giving Learners sing the new song in Generic
Three assistance to the their groups and repeat it many competences:
learners group times each learner
by group compete to
perform and
memorize the
new song.
2.4. Have learners Each group perfoms the song Cooperate with
Conclusion/ in plenary and others:
Chosing the group which
Synthesis 5 invite them to
perfomed the song more Learners sing
mn perform the
correctly and appreciate it together the
song group by
new song
group All learners sing the song
Key
Inviting learners
Comptences:
to imitate the
group which This is
perfoms the applicable
song correctly when learners
are choosing
the group
which performs
the song
correctly
3. Choosing one The learner Inclusive education:
Assessment learner from who is
The learner with disability is given
5mn each group to chosen
chances to sing the song
sing the song performs
that song. Gender equity and equality:
Inviting one
learner with While choosing learners to sing, this
hearing gives equal opportunities to both
The learner
impairement to girls and boys/
with hearing
sing the song
impairment
and appreciating
sings the
her/him
song.
4. Mention other Listening Research work:

Homework benefits that attentively Each learner compete to gain new
you will gain to the knowledge
from the school. homework
given Lesson learnt:
Each learner has to be active to gain
new knowledge from the song
Self Evaluate that the objectives of the lesson were reached (Example: The
evaluation objects were attained)
Finding the reasons why objectives were not reached (Example: learner
undersood the lesson because the teacher used appropriate methods
and approaches)
Determing what should be taken into account (example: During next
lesson the teacher will consider that each learner is able to sing alone)
UNIT 1: PERFOMING SHORT SONGS
1
1.1. Key unit competence:
Learners will be able to sing short songs in public.
1.2. Generic competences

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
• Sing
• Cooperate with others
• Develop friendliness and self-confidence
• Increase self-confidence and determination
• Increase mutual respect and enjoy singing with others to build unity in
society.
1.3. Cross-cutting issues to be considered:

1.3.1. Peace and values education
This is applicable when learners listen attentively to the teacher during the music
lesson, especially songs related to politeness
1.3.2. Gender balance:

This sub-topic area appears when teacher form groups of learners and mixes them
without considering their weakness, gender and disabilities.
1.3.3. Inclusive education:

This is applicable when the teacher assists every learner, especially learners with
special educational needs.
1.3.4. Environment studies:

This is applicable when songs related to environment are used while delivering a
lesson.
1.4. Strategies to start the unit
The teacher introduces the lesson. During the lesson, learners can sing alone, in
pairs s or in small groups; tune of the songs previously learnt.
1.5. List of Lessons

Number of
No Content General objectives
Periods
1. Songs related to benefits of Imitation of the 1 Period
school and family melody of a song
and its lyrics
Sing with others
2. Songs related to the family 1 Period
Sing in public
3. Songs related to hygiene of 1 Period
human body and environment (at
home, on away from the school
or at school)
4. Songs related to the politeness 1 Period
5. Song related to numeracy 1 Period
6. Assessment 1 Period
1.6. Strategies for teaching the lessons

Introduction:
The teacher shows pictures or images prepared to the learners. Learners observe
them quietly, then the teacher asks them to say what they can see on the pictures.
The teacher asks learners some questions related to the pictures and images
leading to the new lesson
Body of the lesson:
• The teacher sings the new song once, slowly and showing as much feelings as
possible. Learners listen attentively.
• The teacher invites the learners to listen once again to identify the rhythm
and the words that are used in that song.
• The teacher also asks the learners to find difficult words in the song.
• The teacher helps learners to understand the meaning of the words in the
song.
• Learners give the meaning of the song briefly.
• The teacher sings the song line by lineas learners repeat. Then the teacher
invites the learners and they sing together.
• The teacher invites learners to sing the song themselves.
Assessment:
• During the assessment, the teacher assess that learners who are able to sing
the song learnt openly and whether they are able to explain the words of the
song. The teacher invites the learners one by one or in groups to perform
one verse.
Lesson One: Songs related to the benefits of school

a) Specific objectives
• Imitate the melody and lyrics of a song
• Sing with others
• Sing in public
• Pictures illustrating the school and its benefits (pupils at school, pupils who
are playing, a teacher who is teaching, etc…)
• Various equipments used in music (telephone, radio…)
c) Methodology
Introduction
The teacher invites the learners to sing songs they know or asks them question
leading to the new lesson.
Example:
1) When you left your home, where did you tell your parents you are going? =At
school
2) What do you do at school? =Learning
3) Apart from learning, can you say other activities that you do at school?
= Playing, cleaning the floor, etc
Body of the lesson:
The teacher, after revising the song attentively, chooses one of the songs (using a
musical instrument) to check which is suitable to the time allocated and to the level
of learners.
Song 1: Nikundira Mwarimu
Song 2: Ibyiza by’ishuri

Iyo ngeze mu ishuri
Nshimishwa no guhura na mwarimu
Na bagenzi bange nkahigira byinshi birimo n’ikinyabupfura, gusoma no kwandika.
Nzakunda ishuri nzabe umuntu muzima (x2).
Song 3: Nkunda ishuri

Iyo ngiye ku shuri ngenda nishimye
Nsanga bagenzi bange
Nkunda umwarimu ngakunda amasomo
Sinzarivamo
Iyo ngeze mu ishuri numva nishimye Banyigisha imibare n’andi masomo
y’ingirakamaro, Sinzarivamo.
Iyo turi ku ishuri numva nishimye
Nkina na bagenzi bange
Ntozwa uburere ngakunda amasomo
Sinzarivamo
Iyo mvuye ku ishuri ntaha nishimye
Nsanga ababyeyi bange
Banyakira neza n’ubwuzu
Sinzarivamo.
Assessment:
The assessment is done in two steps: Questions related to singing and issues
related to the topic.
i. Singing
The teacher assesses learners on singing, the most important part of the assessment,
following the assessment guidelines provided in the curriculum.
ii. Questions related to the topic
1. I love the teacher (Ntambara Jean)
• Who can tell us what he understood from the song
• In this song, what does the teacher do?
• Who can tell us other activities that the teacher does apart from teaching?
2. Benefit of the school:
• What have you learnt from this song??
3. I like school
• What is interesting in this song?
Lesson Two: Songs related to the family

• Speak in public
• Love the family and its members
• Pictures showing members of the family (father, mother, children, grandfather,
grandmother etc….).
• Various equipements to play the music
c) Methodology
• The teacher helps learners to form and join the groups.
• Learners in their groups sing the song learnt previously.
• Then the teacher asks various questions leading to the new lesson:
Examples
1) With whom do you live at home? = parents, brothers, sisters, etc….
2) Mention your relatives who do not live with you
= Grand father, grand mother, my aunt, my uncle, etc…
Body of the lesson:
After practicing and revising the songs attentively,the teacher chooses one of the
songs (using a musical instrument) suitable for the lesson.
Songs to be learnt:
Song 1: Umuryango wange
Umuryango wange data na mama n’abavandimwe
Dufashanya byinshi bituma dutera imbere
Twumvira ababyeyi na bo bakatwitaho
Dushimiye Imana niyo ibidushoboza
Note: During singing, learners clap their hands and the hands of their colleagues on
their right and their left.
Song 2: Mubyeyi wambyaye
Mubyeyi wambyaye mama wandeze
Mubyeyi wambyaye nakwitura iki?
Waraye amajoro udasinziriye
Kugira ngo mvuke warababaye.
Mubyeyi wambyaye data wandeze
Mubyeyi wambyaye na kwitura iki?
Wafashije mama kumpa ubuzima
Mwampaye uburere ndabashimira.
Bavandimwe bange tuvukana
Ndabashimira mwampaye urugero
Nange nzababera umwana mwiza
Nzabahesha ishema mu bandi babyeyi.
Assessment
i. Singing the song
The teacher assesses learners while singing, the most important part of the
assessment following the assessment guidelines provided in the curriculum.
1. My family:
• What do you learn from the song??
• Name the members found in your family.
2. My mother:
• According to the song, give two roles of parents.
• ……………………………….. …………………………………..
• What can you do to your parents to make them happy??
Lesson Three: Songs related to the environment

a) Specific Objectives
• Imitate the melody and lyrics of the song
• Speak in public
• Apply corporal hygiene and environmental protection
b) Learning and teaching materials
• Pictures or photos showing various scenes to ensure corporal hygiene (body
washing, hand washing, washing clothes, etc…)
• Pictures or photos showing environmental elements (mountains, hills, forest,
rivers, lakes, etc…)
• Various equipements used in music.
c) Methodology
Introduction
• The teacher helps learners to form and join the groups
• Learners in their groups sing the song learnt previously
• After, the teacher asks various questions leading to the new lesson:
Examples
1) Do you all keep your body clean?
=Yes
2) How can you keep your body clean?
= We wash our body, we wash our hands…………..
3) Mention things around us.
=Trees, rivers, lakes, montains, etc……….
Body of the lesson
songs (using a musical instrument) suitable for the lesson:
Songs to teach:
Song 1: Akamaro k’isuku
Isuku ni isoko y’ubuzima
Nzisukura wese umubiri n’imyambaro
Nzamesa kenshi noge buri munsi
Nirinde indwara umwanzi w’ubuzima
Song 2: Isuku ni ingenzi

Habayeho akana kagira umwanda kakundaga kurya kadakarabye,
Ababyeyi bako bahoraga iteka bakabwira yuko isuku ari ingenzi
Nyamara ako kana kakica amatwi Hm!
Rimwe kararwara kajya kwa muganga.
Kamazeyo iminsi kataza ku ishuri
Mu masomo yose gasigara inyuma.
Ngaho rero bana mugire isuku, isuku ni isoko y’ubuzima!
Song 3: Mbega ibyiza
Utunyoni twinshi turirimba neza tunyibutsa iwacu kare mu gitondo.
Utugezi twiza dutemba mu mashyamba tunyibutsa igihe ngiye ku ishuri
Mbega ibyiza mbega ibyiza mbega ibyiza we!
Mbega ibyiza mbega ibyiza mbega ibyiza we!
Song 4: Hafi y’iwacu

Hafi y’iwacu hari ibiti byiza hahoramo utunyoni turirimba neza ngo ncwi! ncwi!
ncwi! Bikantera ibyishimo.
Ku ishuri ryacu hari ubusitani
Hateyemo uturabyo duhumura neza hm! hm! hm! bikantera ibyishimo.
Assessment
i. Performing the song
1. The importance of Hygiene:
• Why should we apply hygiene?
• How can we apply hygiene?
2. Hygiene is important:
• What are the characteristics of a child who is described in this song?
• What were the parents’ daily pieces of advices towards the child?
• Was the child used to follow the parents’ advice?
• What happened to the child?
• What did you learn from the song?
3. Mbega ibyiza (What good things):
• What is in this song that show you it is about the morning time?
• According to the song, what shows you the importance of your parents or
the school?
4. Hirya y’iwacu
(In the neighbouring)
• What makes you happy in this song?
• What do we find in our school garden?
Lesson Four: Songs related to politeness

• Imitate the the melody and lyrics of the song
• Speak in public
• Show politeness
• Pictures or photos showing people on the scene illustrating attitudes and
values of the people in society (Greeting one another, respect to elders by
giving them seats, helping people who are tired etc…)
• Various equipment used in music.
d) Methodology
Introduction
Examples:
1) What do you do when you get into someone’ s home? = You greet
2) What attitude do you show when somebody is speaking (like a teacher)?
= You keep quiet
3) What do you pay attention to while having a meal? = Gloutonny, etc….
4) What do you do when you are sitted and an old person is standing up?
=I leave my place for him or her
5) What does the person who behaves in such a way have? = Politeness
Body of the lesson
After practicing and revising the songs attentively (using a musical instrument),the
teacher chooses one of the songs suitable for the lesson.
Songs to be learnt:
Song 1: Imbonezabupfura
Rimwe kabiri gatatu tworoherane,
Kane gatanu dukore cyane,
Gatandatu twishime,
Karindwi umunani twiteze imbere,
Ikenda icumi twamagane ibiyobyabwenge.
Assessment
i. Singing
Name two things that show the politeness stated in this song
Lesson Five: Songs related to numeracy

• Speak in public
• Be able to count, write and read elementary numbers
• Figures showing basic numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
• Equipements used in music
c) Methodology
• Then the teacher asks various questions leading to the new lesson:
Example: Give the basic number you know.
After practicing and revising the song attentively,the teacher chooses one of the
songs (using a musical instrument) suitable to the lesson
Songs to be learnt:
Song 1: Nge nzi kubara
Nge nzi kubara rimwe kabiri gatatu kane.
Nge nzi kubara gatanu gatandatu karindwi
Nge nzi kubara. umunani ikenda icumi.
Song 2: Imibare y’ibanze

Rimwe kabiri gatatu tworoherane, twitoze umuco w’imbabazi,
Kane gatanu gatandatu tuzakore cyane,
Karindwi umunanI twiteze imbere
Ikenda icumi twirinde ibiyobyabwenge.
Assessment
i. Singing
Give the numbers that are stated in this song
1.2. Unit One: General assessment

During this assessment, the teacher assesses wether pupils are able to sing openly
the song learnt, straightly and is able to explain the words in the song. There are
also some questions related to this topic that are in different lessons of this unit.
Questions of the assessment
1. a) Sing openly and loudly the following song:
Habayeho akana kagira umwanda kakundaga kurya kadakarabye,
Ababyeyi bako bahoraga iteka bakabwira yuko isuku ari ingenzi
Nyamara ako kana kakica amatwi Hm!
Rimwe kararwara kajya kwa muganga.
Kamazeyo iminsi kataza ku ishuri
Mu masomo yose gasigara inyuma.
Ngaho rero bana mugire isuku, isuku ni isoko y’ubuzima.
b) What are the characteristics of the child which is stated in this
song?
c) Which lesson have you learnt from this song?
2. Why should we keep our body clean?
3. How can we keep our body clean?
4. What makes you happy whs you are going to school, you are at school or you are
coming from school?
Expected answers
1. a) The teacher assesses whether the learner is able to sing the song openly or
loudly.
b) The child stated in this song is dirty and disobedient to her or his parents
c) Keep the body clean and respect our parents
2. Preventing hygienic diseases
3. Wash the body every day, washing clothes, brushing teeth and others related to
hygiene.
• When I go to school I meet my colleagues
• When I am at shool I meet my teacher and the teacher teaches me lessons
and initiate me politely
• When I come from school my parents welcome me warmly
Additional activities
Consolidation
1) The following activity is given to the child who is not able to perform the song.
The teacher sings with the learner and invites him or her repeat many times till
the child performs the song:
Sing the song that you have learnt at school
2) The following activity is given to the learner who failed to imitate well the sound.
The teacher uses the strategy mentioned above till the child is able to imitate
the sound.
Sing the song “Nikundira Mwarimu” (Refer to the lesson One, song one)
3) This activity is given to the learners who are afraid of singing in public. The
teacher invites the learner to sing alone and performs well,then sings in a group
and there after the learner is invited to sing in front of the class:
The learner sing the song that you learnt in this term.
Extended activities
The teacher invites the learner to sing the song on her/ his own choice. The
teacher ensures that the learner is singing correctly and confidently. The teacher
then allows or tells the learner to sing as needed. (by clapping, dancing, marching
proudly, etc...).
UNIT 2: SINGING SHORT SONGS RESPECTING THE RHYTHM
2
Sing the songs accompanied by claps and respecting the rhythm.
2.2. Generic Competences

By the end of this unit, learners should be able to sing in order to achieve the
competences of this unit.
The learner should be:
• Sing
• Imitate sound
• Cooperate with others
• Develop friendlness and self-confidence
• Increase self-confidence and determination and sing in public
2.3. Sub-topic areas to be considered

2.3.1. Peace values education
This was found in Unit one, this sub/topic area is applicable when learners listen
to the teacher who is teaching them a song and when learners are grouped into
groups, singing or sharing views.
2.3.2. Gender balance

This sub/topic is applicable when the teacher invites the learners to form groups
and gives them equal opportunities to give answers, sing and share views.
2.3.3. Inclusive education

This is applicable when the teacher assists every learner, especially those with
special educational needs.
2.3.4. Environment protection
Like in unit one, this sub topic is applicable when learner sing songs and explain to
them the songs related to the environment..
2.4. How to introduce the unit?

The teacher gives the activies and invites learners to sing the song. They can sing one
by one or in groups and then sing the song commonly known or learnt previously.

Number of
periods
1 Songs related to the Ally sounds of songs, words 2 periods
environment and its rhythm
2 Songs related to politeness 1 period
3 Songs related to hygiene Accompany songs with 1 period
(community and school) claps and movement
4 Songs related to numeracy 1 period
Sing in public
5 Assessment 1 period
2.6. Strategies to teach the lessons

Introduction
• The teacher shows pictures or images he/she has prepared. Learners observe
them quietly, then the teacher asks them to say what they can see on the
pictures.
• The teacher asks learners some questions related to the pictures and images,
leading to the new lesson. The teacher can vary question and add others that
have been prepared.
Body of the lesson
• The teacher invites learners to listen again and identify the rhythm and the
words that are used in that song.
• The teacher also asks the learners to tell words they find difficult from the
song.
• The teacher helps learners to understand difficult words
• Learners explain briefly what the song is about
• The teacher sings one verse and invites the learners to repeat it. At the end,
the teacher invites learners to perform the whole song together..
• The teacher invites stuudents to sing the song alone.
Assessment:
In Music assessment, the teacher assesses whether each learner can sing without
any difficulty, accompanying the song with claps and movement with no discordance
between the song and its rhythm and explaining the words from the song.
Lesson one: Songs related to the environment

• Speak in public
• Ensure environmental protection
• Pictures or photos showing environmental elements (montains, forests,
• Various equipements used in music
c) Methodology
Introduction
Example: 1) Say what you can see on these pictures/photos
= Montains, forests, rivers, lakes, etc….
2) What are their importances to the human beings?
= On the montains, we plant the forest and the forests give woods.
Body of the lesson
After practicing and revising the song attentively, chooses one of the songs (using a
musical instrument) suitable for the lesson.
Song 1: Akanyugunyugu
Mbega akanyugunyugu k’amabara meza
Icyampa ngo kaze nkagire inshuti
Nakigisha kubara, gusoma no kwandika
Nk’uko umwarimu yabitwigishije.
Song 2: Ibidukikije
Ndakurata Rwanda watatswe na Rurema,
Imisozi yawe ibereye abagusura.
Ibirunga byawe bicumbikiye ingagi,
Imigezi yawe izana ubuhehere.
Ibyo byiza byose nzabibungabunga,
mbibyaze umusaruro ndwanya ababyangiza.
Assessment
During this lesson, the teacher assesses singing only in respecting what was
mentioned in introduction of the unit. Questions related to the subtopic of the
song will be used in the following lesson.
Songs related to the environment
a) Specific Objectives:
• Accompany song with claps and movement
• Sing in public
• Ensure environmental protection
• Pictures or photos showing environmental elements (Mountains, forests,
• Equipments used in music.
c) Methodology
• Then, the teacher asks various questions related to the song
Example:
1) What was the heading of the song we learnt in the last lesson?
=Environment
2) State some of environmental elements(things around us) we mentioned in the
song. =Mountains, lakes, forests, …
Body of the lesson
The teacher invites learners to leave the groups and go back into their seats and
then invites them to sing the song that he/she taught them in the last lesson
(Environment). They sing group by group accompanying the song with claps and
movement. After, the teacher ensures whether they respect claps and movement
and corrects them where necessary.
Assessment
i. Singing
• What is the topic of this song?
• What are the Rwandan assets that are mentioned in this song?
• What can you prevent people from destroying environment?
Lesson Three: Songs related to politeness

• Accompany the song with claps and movement
• Sing in public
• To show politeness
• Pictures or photos showing good attitudes and values of the people in the
society (Greeting one another, leaving places(seats) for the old people,
helping tired people, etc…)
• Equipments used in music
c) Methodology
Introduction
• Then, the teacher asks various questions related to new lesson.
Examples:
1. In first term, we sang songs related to politeness.
Mention the characteristics of a person who is polite.
= Knocking on the door first when you want to enter in a house, greeting when you
reach home, greeting with two hands the old people, etc…………….
Body of the lesson
songs suitable for the lesson.
Song 1: Kubaha
Dufatanye twese twebwe Rwanda rw’ejo twitoze kubahana tube intangarugero
aho tunyura hose turangwe no kubaha tuzatanga amahoro natwe tuyabone
Assessment
i. Singing
• What is the moral lesson of the song?
• What should be our behavior wherever we are?
Lesson Four: Songs related to hygiene

• Imitate melody and lyrics of the song
• Sing in public
• Keep one’s home clean
• Pictures or photos showing hyigienic activities (cleaning the floor, cutting
grasses, collecting dust in durtbins, etc…)
• Equipements used in music
c) Methodology
Introduction
• After, the teacher asks various questions leading to the new lesson
Examples:
1. In first term we sang songs related to body hygiene. Mention different ways to
keep your body clean.
= Washing the body, washing clothes, etc…
2. Apart from our body, is there any other place that should be kept clean?
= Our home, our school, the toilettes, our garden, etc…
Body of the lesson
After revising the song attentively,the teacher chooses one of the songs (using a
musical instrument) suitable for the lesson.
Song 1: Isuku yo mu rugo
Nimbyuka mu gitondo ngasukura mu nzu nkitegura neza
Nyuma ngane ishuri
Nzabanza mpasukure sinshaka kurwara kubera umwanda
Ahubwo ndashaka iterambere

Song 2: Amazi ni meza
Amazi ni meza mu buzima
Amazi ni meza koko,
Iyo tuyanyweye asukuye, tugira ubuzima bwiza
Iyo tuyakarabye twese, tugira ubuzima bwiza
Amazi ni ingenzi mu buzima.
Assessment
i. Singing
Hyigiene at home:
• What did you learn from this song?
• Mention two effects of lack of hygiene.
• Mention the importance of clean water

Lesson Five: Songs related to literacy
• Sing in public
• Be able to write and read alphabet
• Figures showing alphabet as consdered in vowel order: a, e, i, o, u
• Equipments used in music
c) Methodology
Introduction
Examples: 1) List down the vowels that you have studied in class
= a, e, i, o, u
Body of the lesson
songs (using a musical instrument) suitable for the lesson..
Song 1: inyuguti zibanze
Nzubaha Imana A A A
Nzirinda amahane E E E
Nzubaha ababyeyi I I I
Nzaba intangarugero O O O
Nzagira ubumuntu U U U
Nzaba umuntu wuzuye A E I O U

Song 2: Dukunda gusoma
Iwacu mu rugo dukunda gusoma.
Ibitabo ndetse n’ibinyamakuru.
Abana basoma batsinda amasomo
Ni umuco mwiza.
Assessment
The assessment is done in two steps: Questions related to singing and issues re-
lated to the topic.
i. Singing

Letters of alphabet
1. List down basic letters mentioned in this song
2. What the values mentioned in the line with basic letters in this song?
We like reading
1. What do you like to read at home?
2. What are the importances of reading to the children?(How is reading good
to children?)
2.7. General assessment

During this assessment, the teacher assesses wether pupils are able to sing openly
the song learnt, straightly and is able to explain the words in the song. There are
also some questions related to this topic that are in different lessons of this unit.
1. Proudly sing and accompany with claps songs related to any of the following
topics:
a) Environment
b) Politeness
c) Hygiene in our community and at school
d) Basic liretacy
2. What lesson have you learnt from the songs that we studied (examples: songs
related to environment, politeness, hygiene and basic literacy?)
Expected answers
1. The teacher ensures that the learner sings the song proudly and correctly
2. Lesson learnt
a. Songs related to environment: protecting environment
b. Songs related to politeness: Respect one another
c. Songs related to Hygiene: cleaning our home, cleaning our school, drinking
clean water
d. Songs related to basic literacy: Respect to God, avoid conflicts, respect to
parents, serve as an example, humanism,like reading books………

• Consolidation activities
1. The following activity is given to the learner who failed to imitate well the sound:
the teacher uses the strategy mentioned above till the child is able to imitate the
sound.
Sing the song “Inyuguti z’ibanze” (Cfr Lesson five, song one)
2. This activity is given to the learners who are afraid of singing in public: the
teacher invites the learner to sing alone,and performs well,then in in a group
and there after the learner is invited to sing in front of the class:
Sing the song that you learnt in this term.
3. This activity is given to the learners who are not able to ally the song with claps
and movement. The teacher invites the learner to clap for others while they are
singing and this learner is not allowed to sing first. This can even use the stick as
he/she beats the desks following the rhythm of the song. If the learner does so,
the teacher invites him/her to sing till he/she comes to perform the song.
Accompany this song “Ibidukikije” with claps: Refer to lesson one
Extended activities:
• The competences provided in this topic are to sing in public the song by
accompanying it with claps and movement respecting the rhythm of the
song. The teacher gives the following activities:
• The teacher chooses any song (not learnt in class), sings it and invites the
learners to clap following the rhythm
The teacher invites one of the learners to sing any song on his/her choice (not seen
in class ), accompanying with clap and respecting the rhythm.

UNIT 3: IMITATING THE SONG
3
• Sing the song, imitate the melody, sing with others, sing rhythmically and sing
in public.
• Cooperate with others, live in harmony with others, develop self confidence
and self determination, singing in public and show politeness.
3.2. Sub-topic areas to be considered

3.1.1. Peace values education
This is applicable when learners listen to the teacher who is teaching them a song
and in groups, singing or sharing views.
3.1.2. Gender balance

This subtopic is applicable when the teacher invites the learners to form groups
and gives equal opportunities to both girls and boys to give answers, sing and
share views.
3.1.3. Inclusive education

At school, some learners live with hearing impairment disability. The teacher forms
the group and take care that they are grouped together with others. The teacher
assists every learner, especially those with special educational needs. During the
assessment, the teacher gives them the opportunity to sing, even if they cannot
sing correctly, the teacher encourages them.
There also other learners who are not confident to sing in public, they are grouped
together with others while singing and the teacher encourages them.
3.3. How to introduce the unit?

The teacher gives the activies and invites learners to sing the song. They can sing
one by one or in groups and then sing the song commonly known or learnt in the
previous units.

Number of
periods
1. Religious Songs Imitate sound 1 Period
Imitate the song
2. Songs related to 2 Periods
ceremonies
3. Songs related to wedding Sing in public 1 Period
4. Songs related to birth 1 Period

days
5. Assessment 1 Period
3.5. Strategies to teach the aboves subjects

Introduction
• The teacher shows pictures or images that has been prepared.
• Learners observe them quietly, then the teacher asks them to say what they
can see on the pictures.
• The teacher asks learners some questions related to the pictures and images,
leading to the new lesson.
Body of the lesson
• The teacher invites learners to listen again and identify the rhythm and the
words that are used in that song.
• The teacher also asks the learners to tellthe words they find difficult.
• The teacher helps learners to understand difficult words.
• Learners explain briefly what the song is about.
• The teacher sings one verse after another as learners repeat. At the end, the
learners perform the whole song together with their teacher. .
• And finally the teacher invites learners to sing the song alone.

Assessment:
In Music assessment, the teacher assesses whether the learner can perform the
song without any difficulty. The teacher invites the learners, one by one to sing the
verses of the song. They can also perfom the song in their groups.
Lesson One: Religious Songs

• Imitate a religious song
• Perform the sound of the song
• Feel self confident while singng in public
• Pay respect to God
• Pictures or photos showing religious activities (a person who is praying, Bible,
church, etc…)
c) Methodology
Introduction
• Then, the teacher asks various questions related to the song
Examples:
1. Why we you g go to church?
= We go to church to pray
2. When we are praying,we are talking to……………………
= God
3. Does God love you?
= Yes!
4. Mention good things that God does/did for you
= He ceated me, he gave me life, he created my parents, he has protected me?
Body of the lesson
After practising and revising the song attentively,the teacher chooses one of the

Songs to be learnt:
Song 1: Imana ni nziza
Imana isumba byose,
Imana niyo yaturemye,
Imana niyo dukesha byose,
Imana ni nziza!
Song 2: Mana urankunda

Mana urankunda, nanjye ndagukunda.
Nzakomeza ngukunde, kuko unkunda cyane.
Nzakomeza ngukunde, kuko unkunda cyane.
Assessment
i. Singing
1. God is good (Imana ni nziza by NTABAJYANA Sylvestre)
• Who created all the people ?
• What are the characteristics of God, according to the song?

2. Oh God! You love me (Mana urankunda by Kabalira Sauve Arsene)
• Why do you love God?
• According to the song, what are you planning to do for God?
Lesson Two: Songs related to ceremonies

• Imitate the song related to ceremonies
• Feel self confident while singing in public
• Pictures or photos showing people who are enjoying in different ceremonies
( people who are dancing or singing in the ceremony, etc…)
c) Methodology
Introduction
• Then, the teacher asks various questions leading to the new lesson
Examples:
1. Do you sometimes have ceremonies at your home?
= Yes
2. Give some axamples of festivals in your community.
= Baptism, naming ceremony, birthday ceremony, New year day, etc…
3. What do people do in the ceremony?
= Dancing, singing, eating and drinking.
Body of the lesson
songs (using a musical instrument) suitable for the lesson..

Songs to be learnt:
Song 1: Umwaka uratashye
Umwaka uratashye muze twishime,
Dukore ibirori twizihirwe twizihirwe,
Dore umwaka uratashye.
Song 2: Ibirori byo kwita umwana izina

Abana twese turagukunda,
Twitabiriye kukwita izina.
Muvandimwe ndagukunda nkwise Mahoro
Muvandimwe ndagukunda nkwise Kagabo
Muvandimwe ndagukunda nkwise Mugabo
Muvandimwe ndagukunda nkwise Ndahiro
Muvandimwe ndagukunda nkwise Manzi
Muvandimwe ndagukunda nkwise Rugero

Assessment
i. Singing
ii. Questions related to the topic (songs)
1. Umwaka uratashye
• What do people do when the new year is coming?
2. Ibirori byo kwita umwana izina
• According to the song, what ceremony is conducted for the new born baby?
• Sing this song by inserting other names that are not mentioned in the song.
Homework: When the new year is coming, what do people do?
Lesson Three: Songs related to ceremonies

• Imitate the songs related to ceremonies
• Pictures or photos showing people in different ceremonies (people who are
dancing, singing etc…)
c) Methodology
Introduction

Examples:
1. Give other examples of festival days.
= (Learner give them)
2. What do people do when they are are in ceremonies?
= (Learners enumerate the activities in ceremonies)
Body of the lesson
Song : Dore ibirori
Dore ibirori bitazibagirana Turirimbe ducinye akadiho
Twishimire kwita izina uyu mwana wacu
Twishimire ukubatizwa k’umuvandimwe wacu (kw’abavandimwe bacu)
Twishimire ukubatizwa k’uyu mwana wacu (kw’aba bana bacu) twishimire kuba
dutangiye umwaka mushya.
Assessment

i. Singing
1. Dore ibirori!
• Mention some activities that people do during the ceremonies
• Give examples of types of ceremonies in our community
Lesson four: Songs related to wedding

• Imitate the songs related to wedding
• Feel self confident while singng in public
• Pictures or photos showing people in wedding ceremonies (introductory
ceremonies, dowry giving ceremonies, civil marriage ceremonies, wedding
ceremonies, etc…)
c) Methodology
Introduction
Examples:
1. What are the ceremonies that people do for fiancees?
= Marriage ceremonies
2. What do people do in the ceremonies to show their happiness?
= The dance, sing, enjoy, etc….
3. Who frequently help people singing and dancing in wedding ceremonies?
= Dance troupe, artists, musicians, etc…

Body of the lesson
Songs to be learnt:
Song 1: Ubukwe
Ubukwe ni bwiza, buhuza abavandimwe, ababyeyi n’inshuti.
Twese tukaririmba,
Tukabyina, tukanezerwa.
Song 2: Umugeni mwiza

Umugeni mwiza ni uhuza imiryango;
Umwari warezwe neza araje: tambuka!
Mumurebe, uwo Imana yageneye uwo bazafatanya kurushinga.
Assessment

i. Singing
1. Ubukwe:
• According to the song, who are concerned for the wedding ceremonies?
• How do they show their happiness in marriage ceremonies?
2. Umugeni mwiza:
• Explain the following terms:
• The bride
• A lady
• Getting married
Lesson five: Songs related to birth day
• Imitate the songs related to birth day
• Pictures or photos showing people on birthday ceremonies. Examples:
people who are dancing, people who are singing, people who are offering
gifts, people who are sharing the cake, etc….
c) Methodology
Introduction
• After, the teacher asks various questions leading to the new lesson.
Examples:
1. Do you remember your birth day? Please, tell us.
2. What do your parents and friends do on your birth day?
= celebration

3. On your birth day, what do you do with your friends and parents?
= (Learners answer according to what their own situation)
Body of the lesson
Songs to be learnt:
Song 1: Isabukuru nziza
1. Ishimire uyu munsi wavutseho, ishimire uyu munsi wavutseho, isabukuru nziza!
2. Tukwifurije gukura utera imbere, tukwifurije gukura utera imbere, isabukuru
nziza!
3. Tukwifurije amahoro no kuramba, tukwifurije amahoro no kuramba, isabukuru
nziza!
Song 2: Gira umunsi mwiza

1. Gira umunsi mwiza w’amavuko ibuka itariki wavutseho,
Shimira Imana kuba ukiriho.
2. Gira umunsi mwiza wo kubatizwa ibuka itariki wabatirijweho,
Shimira Imana ko wabatijwe.
3. Gira umunsi mwiza w’abazina wawe ibuka itariki bamwizihirizaho,
Shimira Imana ko agusabira.

Assessment
i. Singing
1. Isabukuru nziza
• What do you cerebrate on your birthday?
• According to the song, what should you wish to a person on his/her birth
day?
2. Gira umunsi mwiza
• State some of the activities you can do on your birth day.
a) Unity three: General assessment
During this assessment, the teacher assesses wether pupils are able to imitate the
song learnt. There are also some questions related to this topic that are in different
lessons of this unit.
1.
a) State some of the good things that God does for you.
b) According to good things that God does for you, what do you plan to do for
Him?
c) Perfom well and openly one of the songs learnt that is related to God.

2.
a) Mention the examples of ceremonies that people cerebrate.
b) What are the characterises of people in the ceremonies?
c) Perform one of the songs learnt related to the ceremonies
d) Perform one of the songs learnt related to the wedding
3.
a) State some activities that you can do to a person on his/her birth day.
b) Choose the song learnt that you can sing to your friend on his/her birth day.
Expected answers:
1.
a) Some of the good things that God does for me:
• He created me
• He gave me arms, legs, etc…
• He created my parents
• He loves me
• He gave me knowledge
• He gives peace
• He gave me friends and relatives
• He protects me……
b) Basing on the good things that He does for me:
• I will love Him
• I will work for Him
• I will respect Him
• I will sing for Him
• I will pray to Him
• I will dance for Him…………
c) Here, the learner sings one of the religious songs.
The teacher ensures that the learner sings and imitates the song correctly.

2.
a) Examples of different ceremonies cerebrated by people:
• Baptism, confirmation, getting married….
• Naming ceremanies
• National festival days (liberation day, heroes’ day...)
• New year day
b) Activities of people in the ceremonies:
• They enjoy
• They sing
• They dance
• They cerebrate…
The learner sings one of the songs related to ceremonies. The teacher ensures that
the learner sings and imitates the song correctly.
The learner sings one of the songs related to wedding. The teacher ensures that
the learner sings and imitates the song correctly.
a) To a person who cerebrates his/her birth day, we dance for him/her, give him/
her different gifts etc…
b) The answer of this question is the same as in 1 (c), 2 (c), and 3.
Additional activities
Consolidation activities
1) The following are the activities given to the child who is not able to perform the
song: The teacher sings with that child and asks him or her repeat many times
till the child perform the song. singing the song that was learnt at school.
2) The following activity is given to the learner with memorization difficults: the
teacher sings verse by verse as the learner repeat. Then the teacher sings the
refrain and finally the whole song as the learner repeats.
Sing the song “Mana urankunda” (refer to Lesson one, song two)
This activity is given to the learners who are afraid of singing in public: the teacher
invites the learner to sing alone, and performs well then sing in a group and there
after the learner is invited to sing in front of the class: Sing the song that you have
learnt in this term.
3) This activity is given to the learners who failed to imitate the song or show their
feelings related to the song. The teacher invites four learners to sit in front and
a learner sings saying their names, facing and touching every one.

Sing the song “Ibirori byo kwita umwana izina” (Refer it to Lesson two, song two).
Answers:
For these questions, the teacher ensures whether the requirements in the beginning
of each question are fulfilled and emphasizes where necessary.
Extended activities
1. a) Sing and imitate the song “Dore ibirori” (Refer it to Lesson three, song three).
b) Mention some of national festival days that our country cerebrates
2. a) Choose one of your classmates and sing him/her a birth day song
b) Sing him/her a birth day song that you did not learn in the class
Answers
a) The learner sings showing his/her feelings (dancing, smiling, clappind hands,
etc...).
b) Some national festival days that cerebrated in Rwanda:
• Heroes day
• Labor day
• African child day
• Woman’s day
• Liberation day
• Premise’ s day
a) The concerned learner for this question, after choosing the learner, the teacher
sings him/her one of the birth day songs learnt in class. Then ensures that the
learner imitates the song and sings facing his/her classmates as they are singing..
b) Then after, the learner sings her/him a birth day song not learnt in classrrom,
even if the song is in another language. The teacher ensures that the learner
imitates correctly the content of the song.

REFERENCES
1. Emma D. (1970). Children discover music and dance, New York.
2. Judy T. (1990). Understanding music, London.
3. Ministry of Education, REB (2015). Integanyanyigisho y’Ubugeni n’Ubuhanzi,
Ikiciro cya mbere cy’amashuri abanza, Kigali.
4. Ministry of Education, NCDC (2010). Teacher’s music reference book in primary
school, Kigali.

This book is a teacher’s guide for Creative Arts/Music in Lower Primary One. It is
designed to help teachers in the implementation of competence-based curriculum
specifically Creative Arts (Fine Art & Crafts and Music) syllabus, and was adopted by
the Ministry of Education in April 2015. The content of this book is a combination of
attitudes and values from Rwandan culture, which are provided in the curriculum.
This book will help the music teacher as one of learning and teaching materials
needed to teach Creative Arts/ Music. It is structured in a way that the teacher
starts from what is known by the learner, what he/she can see in his/her daily life
and this helps the learner to discover new things. The learner is given the main role
in activities that lead him/her to skills, attitudes and values which will help him/her
to better change, having what to do which can contribute to his/her development
and to a society as a whole.

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CREATIVE ARTS:

FINE ARTS AND MUSIC

Teacher’s guide iii

PART II: SAMPLE LESSON PLAN.............................................................................................14

2 .6. End unit Assessment....................................................................................................34

3 .5. List of lessons..................................................................................................................35

Teacher’s guide vii

viii Teacher’s guide

1.0. About the teacher’s guide

1.1. The structure of the guide

1.2. Methodological guidance

1.2.2 Addressing cross- cutting issues

1.2.4. Guidance on assessment

1.2.4.1. Continuous/ formative assessment

1.2.4.2. Summative assessment

1.2.5.1. Active and reflective learning

1.2.5.2. Sensing and intuitive learners

1.2.5.3. Visual and verbal learning

1.2.5.4. Sequential and global learning

1.2.7. Main steps for a lesson in active learning approach

PART II: SAMPLE LESSON PLAN

1 ........ CREATIVE ART P1 One 1 out of 40 min .......

Two (2) learners with hearing and speaking impairment

Teaching and Learning Drawing, painting and cutting tools.

Ask learners to share ideas on

1.2 Generic competences

1.3 Cross cutting issues to be addressed

1.4. Introducing the unit

1.5. List of lessons

1.1 Basic tools of drawing and painting

Lesson 2: Drawing and painting simple objects with different shapes

• Ask learners to paint simple shapes using various colors.

1.5. Painted shapes

Lesson 4: Drawing using colours or paints

1.14. Sunflower picture 1.15. Banana picture 1.16.Avocadopicture

1 .6. End of Unit Assessment

1 .7. Additional activities

2 .2. Generic Competences

2 .3. Cross cutting issues to be addressed

2 .4. Introducing the unit

2.5. List of lessons

3 • Create and classify different pictures 1

Lesson 1: Process of using basic tools in print-making.

2.1. Pictures of simple shapes made by print making technique

2.2. Picture of a small fabric on which are printed decorations

2 .7. Additional activities

3 .2. Generic Competences

3 .3. Cross-cutting issues (Transverse themes)

3 .4. Introducing the unit

3 .5. List of lessons

3 Assessment • Examine if each learner is able to 1

Lesson 1: Methods of using basic materials in modeling clay figures

Lesson 2: Use of clay or red soil ( inombe) in creating simple figures

3.1. Cup modeled using clay

3 .6. End of Unit three Assessment

3.7. Additional activity

4 .3 . Cross cutting issues to be addressed

4 .4 . Introducing the unit