Materials For Wood Carving: Writing Melody With Text (Primary 5)

• Class: Primary 5
• Term: 2nd Term
• Week: 10
• Age: 10 years
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
• Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
• Previous Lesson: Method Of Wood Carving: Meaning And Functions Of Role Play
• Topic: Materials For Wood Carving: Writing Melody With Text
• Content: Writing melody with text e.g. “Twinkle twinkle little star”……

Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive domain: Identify and name materials used in wood carving and explain how they are used.
• Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of melody in music and express enthusiasm when writing their own melodies.
• Psychomotor domain: Write simple melodies using sofa notation and compose a melody with lyrics.
• Social domain: Collaborate with peers to share melodies and provide feedback during group activities.

Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information from: Dsource – Tools and Raw Materials – Wood Carving
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Piano or xylophone for melody examples
• Visual aids depicting wood carving tools
• Notation charts for sofa notation

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how to write melodies with text is an essential skill in music creation. It allows pupils to express themselves creatively, and it is also tied to cultural heritage through songs passed down across generations. Knowing materials for wood carving further connects students to the cultural arts, helping them to appreciate the process and creativity involved in the craft.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of music and how melodies are created. They should be familiar with simple songs and understand the general concept of wood carving from the previous lesson.

Instructional Procedures:
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Lesson Content:

Materials For Wood Carving: Writing Melody With Text

Wood carving is a traditional craft that involves shaping wood to create art. For wood carving, various materials are used, such as:

1. Wood (e.g., mahogany, oak)
2. Carving knives
3. Chisels
4. Sandpaper
5. Mallets

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that is catchy and easy to follow. To write melodies, we use sofa notation, where each syllable corresponds to a note. For example, in the song “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”:

“Twin-kle, twin-kle, lit-tle star”
The syllables “Twin-kle” represent specific musical notes.

Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Name two materials used for wood carving.
2. Write the melody for “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” using sofa notation.
3. Explain how they would create their own melody using text.
4. Identify the steps involved in writing a melody.
5. Discuss why melody writing is important in music.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan:
Ensure that pupils understand the concept of melody writing by breaking down each step and allowing time for practice. It might be helpful to have a melody ready for demonstration before the lesson. For group activities, encourage students to collaborate and share their ideas.
Happy teaching!