UNIT 5: PUPPETRY AND COLLAGE
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.
5 .4. Introducing the unit
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
Lesson 1: Making puppets using different materials and articles
a. Learning objectives
- Identifying different materials used to make puppets
- Making different puppets using various materials
- Love and safeguard the environment
b. Teaching and Learning materials
- 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.
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
- Clean the place and the materials they have used and keep them well.
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.