Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: Terms In Knitting And Crocheting
Topic: Simple Basic Stitches
Content: Temporary Stitches and Permanent Stitches

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define temporary stitches and permanent stitches.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of neat stitching in daily life.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate the basic techniques of making temporary and permanent stitches.
Social Domain: Work collaboratively to identify examples of stitches in practical items.

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: The Inspired Sewist – 10 Basic Stitches You Should Know.
Relevant Textbooks.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Needle and thread.
Pieces of fabric.
A sewing kit.
Charts illustrating temporary and permanent stitches.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the types of stitches helps pupils develop sewing skills, which are useful for repairing clothes, creating new designs, and building a foundation for entrepreneurship.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic terms in knitting and crocheting and can identify sewing tools.

Instructional Procedures

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set induction	Questioning and brainstorming	Asks pupils to name tools used for sewing and their functions.	Respond and share their knowledge of sewing tools.	recall prior knowledge.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Lecture	Interactive teaching	Explains the meaning of temporary and permanent stitches with examples.	Listen attentively and ask questions.	understand the concept of stitches.
Step 3: Demonstration	10 mins	Demonstration	Guided practice	Demonstrates making a temporary and a permanent stitch.	Observe and try to replicate the stitches.	learn practical stitching skills.
Step 4: Practice	7 mins	Hands-on activity	Collaborative learning	Guides pupils in stitching small fabric samples in groups.	Work in groups to practice stitches.	practice and reinforce skills.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Note-writing	Direct teaching	Dictates and writes concise notes on the board.	Copy the notes into their notebooks.	consolidate knowledge.
Step 6: Evaluation	2 mins	Oral questioning	Interactive teaching	Asks questions to assess understanding.	Answer the questions based on the lesson.	reflect on learning.
Step 7: Conclusion	1 min	Summary	Direct teaching	Summarizes the key points and highlights practical use of stitches.	Listen to the summary.	understand the relevance of topic.

Lesson Content

Simple Basic Stitches

Temporary Stitches
Temporary stitches are made to hold fabric pieces together temporarily and are usually removed after the final stitches are made.
Examples:

Running stitch
Basting stitch
Tailor’s tack
Loop stitch
Temporary hemming

Permanent Stitches
Permanent stitches are made to join fabric pieces securely and remain in place permanently.
Examples:

Backstitch
Overcast stitch
Chain stitch
Blanket stitch
Cross-stitch

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define temporary and permanent stitches.

List five examples of temporary stitches.
List five examples of permanent stitches.
State one difference between temporary and permanent stitches.
Demonstrate a simple running stitch on fabric.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure to prepare enough materials for hands-on activities so all pupils are actively involved. Allow pupils to showcase their stitched fabric samples to encourage participation. Reinforce the importance of neatness in stitching throughout the lesson.

Happy teaching!

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Simple Basic Stitches (Primary 5)