Lesson Plan

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Area

NP - Eldoret Pre G7 T2 W1 L1 40
NP - Tatu Technical &
NP - Athi Pre career
studies

Lesson Overview

Strand / COMMUNICATION Sub-strand / Sub- Introduction to Drawing

Theme / theme / Sub-topic:
Topic:

Specific Learning Outcomes:

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

a. Define a drawing
b. Describe various drawings
c. Explain the importance of drawing as a means of communication

Spiraled Learning Outcomes:

A. Visual arts – as learners identify various drawings

Knowledge Skills Misconceptions

The learner should be able to
know that:
a. Drawings are types of
diagrams used for
communication.
b. Drawings show the shape
and structure of a given
idea or product.
c. There are different types of
drawings depending on the
needs and structure of the
needed communication.
The learner should be able to
show that:
a. They can identify
different drawings.
b. They can explain the
importance of drawing
as a means of
communication.
Common misconceptions that
learners make are:
a. There is a difference
between a drawing and a
painting.
b. Drawing is predominantly
practiced with dry media
such as pencil, charcoal, or
chalk on a paper surface
c. Painting implements wet
media such as acrylic paint
or oil paint on canvas,
wood, or a copper surface.

Key Inquiry Question(s): Key Terms / Key Points:

1. How are drawings used in communication? ● Drawing
2. Why are drawings important in our day to day ● Communication
lives? ● Visual Representation
● Message
● Interpretation
●

Core • Communication and Values: • Respect as learners recognize the

Competencies: collaboration as learners contribution of every member in
discuss careers related to the group discussions
use of drawings
• Citizenship as learners
recognize the role of drawing
in national economic
development.
• Digital literacy as the
learners use video clips to
describe the artistic and
technical drawing
• Critical thinking and
problem solving as they
relate the application of
drawings to the built
environment.

Pertinent • Decision making as learners effectively use drawing instruments.

Contemporary • Mental health as learners work in groups
Issues (PCIs):

Learning ● Images provided in Preparation Notes: ● Prepare PPT

Resources: the Lesson Plan.
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or copy and paste
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Organization of Learning

Introduction / Engagement: Teacher Notes:

Engagement (5 minutes)

Introduction:

● Start the lesson by asking students to define what a drawing is.

Teacher Script: "Welcome, class! Let's start by discussing what comes to mind
when you think of the word 'drawing'. Share your thoughts with a partner."

● Gather a few responses from students then proceed to debrief.

● Combine all the students' responses to come up with a definition of
drawing as a class.

Exemplar response:
TURN N TALK

Have students share their personal experiences with drawing - when do

they draw, how do they feel when drawing, etc.

Call on 4 volunteers (one from each table group) to share.

Use students’ responses to introduce the lesson.

Lesson Development Steps: Teacher Notes:

Exploration: (5 min)
Turn and Talk
Teacher Script: "Now, let's take a look at various types of drawings. Look at
the images on the screen and identify what type of drawing each one
represents."

See the images below:

What communications do these pieces of drawings give?
It is important to note that students may have different responses towards what
they see and how they interpret the drawing esp with artistic drawings.
Allow students’ thoughts to go as wild as possible, there is no right or wrong
answers in this.

Explanation: (20 min)

Teacher’s Voice
Teacher Script: "Drawing is more than putting pencil to paper. It's a
powerful means of communication. Let's discuss why drawing is important
in conveying ideas and messages."

Student Activity: In small groups, brainstorm and list reasons why drawing is
essential for communication. Each group presents their ideas to the class.

Debrief
Exemplar and Note taking

Words are easy to write, but difficult to understand. Pictures are a bit more
tough to create, but more easily understood. When people say that they cannot
draw, they mostly mean its not of a standard they would be proud of.
We are not entering art galleries though, remember that; we are trying to
communicate with our colleagues & peers – drawing can really help. And with
some training & practice, you too should be able to reap the benefits of
combining verbal communication & drawing. So draw, & stop worrying about it
looking perfect.

So why is drawing important as a means of communication?

1. Time taken to understand: Often, too many words make the message
harder to understand. It takes time to listen and interpret words, and
sometimes information may be lost in the middle.

Consider the images below:

the listener needs time to interpret the message before having a proper
response. Time is needed to build an image in ones mind, often, that image is
inaccurate
 2. For Visual Language: Our brains process visuals/pictures much faster

than text. A well-drawn image can explain complex ideas or instructions

in an instant, overcoming language barriers and making it universally

understandable.

3. Explanation Beyond Words: Sometimes emotions, concepts, or

processes are difficult to put into words. A drawing can express these

things directly through symbolism, composition, and visual metaphor.

4. To Unlock Ideas: For many people, drawing is a way to brainstorm and

develop ideas. Sketching things out helps solidify thoughts and spark

new ones in a way that just talking or writing can't.

5. For Collaboration & Clarification: Drawings can be a bridge in

communication. Architects use sketches to share ideas with clients,

engineers use diagrams to explain processes, and even children use

drawings to express themselves before they can fully grasp language.

Overall, drawing offers a unique and powerful way to communicate that

transcends spoken or written language. It can be a tool for clear explanation,

creative ideation, and emotional expression.

Elaboration:

Group Work (10 min)

● Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.

● Provide each group with drawing paper, pencils, and erasers.
 ● Explain that they will be working together to create their own drawings,
focusing on conveying information.
● Encourage students to explore their creativity, experiment with different
techniques, and express their ideas or emotions through their drawings.
● Allow students to brainstorm ideas, sketch rough drafts, and feel
confident in their drawings, they do not have to be perfect, just as long
as it conveys information.
● Circulate around the classroom to provide guidance and support as
needed.

Gallery walk
● Gather the students back together as a whole class.
● Have each group place their drawings on given stations in the class.
● Facilitate an orderly gallery walk to aid in presentation and students to
note down the different information they gathered from the drawings.

Conclusion / Evaluation: Teacher Notes:

Assessment of Learning:
● Formative Assessment: Covered in Exploration and Elaboration
○ Observations during group discussions and drawing activities.
● Summative Assessment: Covered in Explanation
○ Written reflections and responses to questions regarding the
importance of drawing as a form of communication.

Summary / Closing Reflection: 1 min Teacher Notes:

Close out the lesson by mentioning that in the next class we will look at Types of
drawings
Ask students to carry out research at home by asking their parents to share
whatever knowledge they have on types of drawings.

After the Lesson

Reflection on the Lesson / Self Remarks: