Arts and music — Lesson Plan, English, Grade 4
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Lesson plan
| Section |
Arts and music
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| Lesson title |
Arts and music
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| Class |
4
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| Lesson objectives according to program |
1. 4. 2 understand the main points of short talks on familiar everyday topics; 4. 2. 2. 1 use short phrases and statements to provide factual personal information;
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| Lesson objectives |
Students will know and understand key vocabulary for art forms and music, including painting, drawing, sculpture, singing, and playing an instrument.
Students will know how to identify the main points in a short talk about a person's interests in art and music.
Students will know how to use short phrases and statements to give factual information about their own artistic and musical interests.
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| Values |
Students show respect for different artistic and musical interests by listening without interrupting and responding positively. They build confidence by sharing personal preferences and appreciating classmates’ contributions.
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Lesson progress
| Lesson stage/time | Teacher's action | Student's action | Evaluation | Resources |
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| Warm-Up and Introduction 5 min |
Organisational moment:
Greet the class, check readiness, and display the lesson topic, “Arts and music.”.
Invite students to name one art or music activity they know.
Problem statement:
Ask: “How can we understand what someone enjoys about art and music, and tell others about our own interests?”.
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Students greet the teacher and prepare their materials. Students name familiar art and music activities. Students consider how to understand and share personal interests. | Names one relevant art or music activity — 1 point. States one way to share a personal interest — 1 point. Stage maximum — 2 points. | board, topic cards, notebooks |
| Vocabulary Presentation 8 min |
New material explanation:
Present and pronounce the words painting, drawing, sculpture, singing, dancing, and playing an instrument; model each word and have students repeat.
Show pictures illustrating each activity and explain the phrases “I like …” and “I can …” with examples: “I like drawing.” “I can play the piano.”.
Model listening for the main points in a short talk: who is speaking, what activity they enjoy, and one supporting detail.
Slide 1 — Arts and Music
Slide 2 — At recess, Maya draws a picture while Leo dances and Sam sings a song.
Slide 3 — Today We Will Find Out
Slide 4 — Art Words
Slide 5 — Music and Movement
Slide 6 — Which Sentence Fits?
Slide 7 — Listen for Main Points
Slide 8 — A Short Talk
Slide 9 — Remember and Answer
Slide 10 — Your Turn
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Students listen and repeat the vocabulary. Students match words to pictures and say example sentences using “I like …” or “I can …”. Students identify the main points to listen for. | Pronounces or identifies four vocabulary items correctly — 1 point each, max 4 points. Gives one accurate example using “I like …” or “I can …” — 1 point. Stage maximum — 5 points. | |
| Listening for Main Ideas 8 min |
Questions to the class:
Read this short talk aloud twice: “Hello, I’m Mia. I like painting and listening to music. On Saturdays, I paint pictures of animals. I can also play the guitar, but I’m still learning.”.
Ask: “Who is speaking?” “What two activities does Mia like?” “When does she paint?” “What instrument can she play?” “Is she an expert guitarist, or is she still learning?”.
Answers:
Confirm the answers: Mia is speaking; she likes painting and listening to music; she paints on Saturdays; she can play the guitar; she is still learning.
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Students listen to the short talk twice. Students answer: Mia; painting and listening to music; on Saturdays; the guitar; she is still learning. Students correct or add details after hearing the talk again. | Identifies the speaker — 1 point; names both interests — 2 points; gives the painting day — 1 point; identifies the instrument — 1 point; identifies that Mia is still learning — 1 point. Stage maximum — 6 points. | teacher-read listening text, board, notebooks |
| Arts and Music Game 7 min |
Instructions:
Explain the guessing game: give a clue about an art or music activity, and invite students to identify it and make a sentence with “I like …” or “I can …”.
Give clues such as “You use a brush and paint,” “You make pictures with a pencil,” and “You make music with your voice.”.
Invite students to take turns giving a clue of their own and acknowledge respectful listening.
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Students listen to each clue and identify painting, drawing, or singing. Students take turns giving a clue and form a sentence such as “I like singing” or “I can draw.” | Identifies three activities from clues — 1 point each, max 3 points. Produces one accurate sentence about an interest or ability — 1 point. Stage maximum — 4 points. | |
| Personal Information Assignment 8 min |
Task instructions:
Ask students to complete a short written profile with these prompts: “My name is …”; “I like …”; “I can …”; “I want to learn …”.
Remind students to write short factual phrases or statements and to choose art or music activities from the lesson vocabulary.
Invite students to share their profile with a partner and check that each sentence is understandable.
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Students complete all four prompts with personal information. Students read their profile to a partner and listen to the partner’s profile. | Completes all four prompts with relevant information — 1 point each, max 4 points. Uses lesson vocabulary accurately in at least two responses — 2 points. Stage maximum — 6 points. | |
| Quick Knowledge Quiz 6 min |
Quiz instructions:
Give a four-question quiz: “What does ‘painting’ mean?” “Which activity uses your voice to make music?” “In Mia’s talk, when does she paint?” “Complete: ‘I ___ play the guitar.’”.
Ask students to answer independently and collect or check responses.
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Students answer the four questions independently. Expected answers: making a picture with paint; singing; on Saturdays; can. | Answers each of the four quiz questions correctly — 1 point each. Stage maximum — 4 points. | |
| Reflection 3 min |
Runs the "Aim at the target" reflection. Students launch the catapult at the target that matches their feeling about the lesson.
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Students complete the "Aim at the target" reflection and assess their understanding of the topic. | States one accurate lesson learning point — 1 point. Names one art or music preference using a short phrase or statement — 1 point. Stage maximum — 2 points. |
Health and safety compliance
| Health and safety compliance | Keep bags and belongings out of walkways, and handle any classroom materials carefully. Listen respectfully during audio or spoken activities and keep voices at a suitable volume. |
Material details
- Material type
- Lesson Plan
- Subject
- English
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Language
- English
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