SYLLABUS Animals
KEY ARTS AND CRAFTS 1
PRIMARY
ANIMALS
METHODOLOGY
The acquisition of cultural and artistic competence in Primary Education focuses upon
familiarity and appreciation of diverse cultural and artistic expression as a source of
personal enrichment to arouse awareness of a universal culture. Content which comes
under Block 1, Observing Art, will focus on the following areas:
▪ Introducing students to the animal world through images that combine work with
farm animals and ones in their natural habitat.
▪ Inviting students to appreciate the different sensations produced by blending
colours in their work.
▪ Exposing students to the work of Franz Marc, students will enrich their perception
of the animal world, thanks to elements of imagination and fantasy in his work.
▪ Developing imagination through an exercise where the observation of a doodle
promotes creativity.
Content under Block 2, Expression and Artistic Creation, will utilise the following
methods:
▪ Drawing animals from different sources and using varied art techniques, such as:
templates, geometric shapes as starters (ovals), etc. This seeks to establish the
concept of geometric shapes as a prelude to figurative drawing.
▪ Developing the expressive possibilities of spontaneous sketching through drawing
animals which will also include skills that generate artistic momentum.
▪ Enhance skills related to the use of diverse tools and techniques.
The unit closes with an activity entitled Hands On! This serves to address both the
concept of volume and the organisation of different pieces to construct an artistic
composition, an animal.
▪ Through creative activities and singing songs, students’ knowledge of English will
be improved and enhanced. Class work will focus upon essential vocabulary for the
art projects, as well as other basic structures and vocabulary for the accurate
completion of the verbal activities.
1. TIMING
This unit will be undertaken during the first term of the year, and it is estimated to take
eleven fifty minutes sessions.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Observe images related to a natural environment.
• Develop observation skills.
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• Discuss feelings experienced when contemplating an image.
• Revise the names of animals.
• Revise colours.
• Sing a song in English.
Evaluation criteria
• Assess the aesthetic composition of an environment.
• Describe elements of an image.
• Express feelings among classmates.
• Accurately express the names of animals.
• Convey information about colours.
• Pronounce and sing properly an English song.
Key competencies
• Knowledge and interaction with the physical world. (KC3)
Show curiosity to know about natural environments, as well as to ask questions about
them.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Establish organized dialogue and communication between all class components.
Actively participate in an English activity.
4. CONTENTS
• Reading images.
• Animals.
• Colours.
• Farm animals.
• Observing and exploring different landscapes using the senses.
• Observing the positions of animals.
• Observing distinct tones and shades in natural environments.
• Engaging in communicative exchanges that provide basic descriptions of animals and
colours.
• Accurate English pronunciation and rhythm.
• Showing interest in the rich colours present in nature.
• Aesthetic appreciation of the environment.
• Interest in using linguistic strategies to convey simple information.
• Interest in displaying verbal accuracy.
Activity 12. My favourite animal
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
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Objectives
• Create compositions from the geometric shapes given.
• Interpret figures from outlines.
• Learn to synthesize images.
• Describe characteristics of animals.
• Talk about students’ favourite animals.
Evaluation criteria
• Control the stroke of lines in a drawing.
• Produce figurative interpretations from schematic drawings.
• Show interest in graphically representing what has been observed.
• Make accurate descriptions.
• Understand communicated messages.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Use of observation skills when creating art.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Develop self-confidence and the love of learning.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Actively engage in simple dialogues in English.
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Geometric shapes as a precursor to figurative drawing.
• Colour.
• Animals.
• Characteristics of animals.
• Methods to express preferences.
• Observing patterns and positions of animals.
• Using ovals to draw animals.
• Combining colours for representative accuracy.
• Recognising and expressing descriptive characteristics for comparative purposes.
• Expressing preferences.
• Assuredness in the possibilities of artistic creation.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Enthusiasm while engaging in linguistic interactions.
Activity 13. Paca the cow
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Colour, cut and stick.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens, coloured pencils, scissors and glue.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 4)
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3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Develop creativity through free drawing.
• Discover resources from compositional textures.
• Become aware of the rich colour surrounding the world of a child.
• Describe nature.
• Communicate differences perceived in nature.
• Enjoy oneself while learning animal noises.
Evaluation criteria
• Engage creatively and personally in different creative processes.
• Handle skilfully various materials.
• Engage creatively and personally in different creative processes.
• Make appropriate descriptions.
• Communicate differences accurately.
• Pronounce animal noises.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate the main techniques and resources to acquire the basic knowledge of
different artistic languages.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Develop self confidence and the spirit of excellence to carry out desired personal
ambitions.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Share basic information in English.
Actively participate in communicating basic information. Identify and reproduce animal
sounds.
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Free expression.
• Art techniques: drawing, painting and collage work.
• Landscape vocabulary.
• Animal noises.
• Observing bodily patterns and positions.
• Colour experimentation with different types of paints and materials.
• Using basic techniques for expressive and aesthetic purposes.
• Using communicative strategies to describe nature.
• Engaging in communicative exchanges that provide basic descriptions of landscape
scenes.
• Understanding landscape features.
• Assessment of creative work.
• Aesthetic appreciation of the natural environment.
• Enthusiastic use of English.
Activity 14. The spider
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1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Crayons and watercolours.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Create compositions from the geometric shapes provided.
• Interpret figures from their outlines.
• Learn to synthesise images.
• Describe physical attributes and the habitat of an animal.
Evaluation criteria
• Controlling the stroke of lines in drawings.
• Produce figurative interpretations from schematic drawings.
• Show interest in graphically representing what has been observed.
• Make accurate descriptions.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Acquire a basic knowledge of artistic language.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Develop self-confidence and the love of learning.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Geometric shapes as a preliminary step to figurative drawing.
• Colour.
• Insect - spider.
• Body parts - legs.
• Habitat - spider’s web.
• Observing patterns and positions of animals.
• Using ovals to draw animals.
• Colour scheme for creative purposes.
• Using strategies to describe physical characteristics.
• Providing basic descriptions of a habitat.
• Assuredness in the possibilities of artistic creation.
• Enhance awareness of sensitivity to artistic compositions.
• Interest and knowledge about the physical world.
Activity 15. The horses of Franz Marc
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
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• Pencil, felt-tip pens and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Learn about the life, artistic style and work of Franz Marc.
• Observe and interpret a work of art.
• Improve in handling drawing materials and tools.
• Discuss preferences.
• Communicate impressionistic renditions of reality.
• Participate in oral interactions.
Evaluation criteria
• Show interest in enhancing knowledge of art forms.
• Critically assess images.
• Show a progressive improvement in handling art tools and supplies.
• Communicate personal preferences accurately.
• Make and understand impressionistic descriptions.
• Initiate and maintain a conversation.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Identify different cultural and artistic events for use as a source of enrichment and
enjoyment.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Awareness and control of one’s own abilities to improve personal effectiveness.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Give short descriptions in English.
Actively participate in communicating basic information.
4. CONTENTS
• Reading images.
• Art work and artists.
• Drawing techniques.
• Animals.
• Colours.
• Using master pieces as a basis for own creations.
• Dialogue regarding creative experiences.
• Observing paintings and their colours.
• Using communicative strategies to describe animals.
• Providing basic descriptions of impressionistic scenery.
• Assessment of artwork and find pleasure in contemplating it.
• Respect the artwork of others.
• Appreciation of creative versions of reality.
• Enthusiasm for English conversations.
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Activity 16. Wake up the snake
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Colour, cut and punch.
• Felt-tip pens, coloured pencils, scissors and punch.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Recognise the richness of colour within the world of animals.
• Discover compositional resources from exploring textures.
• Develop creativity through free drawing.
• Describe states of activity.
• Demonstrate activities.
Evaluation criteria
• Use colour creatively.
• Skilfully handle various materials.
• Engage creatively and personally in different creative processes.
• Convey states of activity.
• Understand commands related to action.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Acquire a basic knowledge of artistic language.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Develop self confidence and the spirit of excellence to achieve personal goals.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Contour and line.
• Artificial textures.
• States of activity.
• Representing animals through different art techniques.
• Knowledge and use of contour.
• Use of colour to represent diverse textures.
• Using verbal skills to describe and demonstrate states of activity.
• Assessment of creative work.
• Enjoyment while experimenting with new art techniques.
• Eagerness to improve verbal repertoire.
Activity 17. A beautiful mask
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1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Colour and cut.
• Felt-tip pens, coloured pencils, crayons and scissors.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD.
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Use drawing materials and supplies with ease to add colour and / or represent colour.
• Improve eye-hand coordination.
• Recognise simple patterns based upon symmetry.
• Understand diverse celebrations.
• Describe various fancy dress occasions across cultures.
• Use English vocabulary to express artistic representations of animals and people.
Evaluation criteria
• Show progressive skill in using art supplies and materials.
• Demonstrate cleanliness and care when participating in activities.
• Locate the axis of symmetry in the face of an animal.
• Talk about diverse holiday customs and celebrations.
• Accurately express descriptions.
• Assess and interpret representations.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Inquire about the qualities of materials and possibilities of colour.
• Mathematical competence. (KC2)
Use of mathematical activity in varying context.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Mask.
• Pure and mixed colours.
• Axis of symmetry.
• Facial body parts.
• Celebrations.
• Representing animals through different art techniques.
• Exploring colour using different types of paint.
• Observing symmetric patterns in animal faces.
• Dialogue regarding celebration practices.
• Observing and describing facial body parts.
• Effort as a mean of overcoming difficulties.
• Satisfaction for a job well done.
• Eagerness to improve verbal repertoire.
Activity 18. Line pictures
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1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 2 (Track 1)
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Interpret figures from their outline.
• Using colour freely and imaginatively.
• Develop self-confidence when producing personal works of art.
• Describe animals.
• Communicate predictions.
• Create a character.
Evaluation criteria
• Introducing creative elements and solutions into artwork.
• Apply colour liberally.
• Engage in different artistic processes creatively and personally.
• Describe accurately.
• Convey meaning.
• Narrate a description.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Appreciate the creativity embodied in artistic creations.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Enhancing motivation to achieve as a source of self-learning.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Make basic descriptions.
Actively participate in communicating basic information.
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Contour and line.
• Colour
• Animals.
• Introduction techniques.
• Description strategies.
• Representing animals through different art techniques.
• Knowledge and use of contour.
• Use of colour as a means of expression and representation.
• Using linguistic strategies to describe and introduce characters.
• Dialogue regarding created characters.
• Assessment of creative work.
• Sensitivity towards one’s own artwork, as well as that of one’s peers.
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• Eagerness while expressing a verbal message.
Activity 19. Colourful butterflies
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Colour.
• Coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Interpret figures from their outlines.
• Experiment with colours and colour blends.
• Recognise basic symmetrical patterns.
• Describe scenery.
• Describe animals.
Evaluation criteria
• Refine colouring skills.
• Differentiate tones as produced by blends.
• Use the axis of symmetry as a reference point for drawing.
• Describe a nature setting.
• Differentiate and express the tones and colours of an animal, and describe the
physical world.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Acquire a basic knowledge of artistic language.
• Mathematical competence. (KC2)
Use of mathematical activity in context.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Describe the details of a picture.
Actively participate in communicating basic information.
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Pure and mixed colours.
• Axis of symmetry.
• Colours and colour blends.
• Animals.
• Observing the patterns and positions of animals.
• Combination of colour spots and shading.
• Recognition of respective body parts in relation to the axis of symmetry.
• Using verbal skills to observe and describe wild animals.
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• Interest in learning the colour richness of animals.
• Enjoyment of artistic activities.
• Enthusiasm for English conversation.
Activity 20. Under the sea
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 2 (Track 2)
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Experiment with and discover new compositional resources.
• Create artwork from musical prompts.
• Develop confidence with personal artistic production.
• Develop strategies to describe sea life.
• Differentiate habitats and describe the physical world.
• Describe animals that live in the sea.
• Utilise English vocabulary to describe the bottom of the sea.
Evaluation criteria
• Introducing creative elements and solutions to artwork.
• Enjoy one’s own artwork and that of others.
• Show interest in graphically representing emotions and feelings.
• Differentiate animals that live on land from those that live in the sea.
• Delineate habitats.
• Communicate descriptions.
• Accurately employ vocabulary for descriptive purposes.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Develop self confidence and the spirit of excellence to create artwork.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Enhancing motivation to achieve as a source of self-learning.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Discuss habitats.
Actively engage in a conversation in English.
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• An image as an expressive resource.
• Art techniques: drawing and painting.
• Sea life.
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• Sea habitat.
• Spontaneous artistic expression.
• Observing living things in static and moving positions.
• Combination of colours and experimenting with new blends.
• Using verbal skills to observe and describe sea life.
• Using linguistic alternatives to differentiate animals that live on land and those that
live in the sea.
Activity 21. What I know. Let’s listen
1. RESOURCES
• Class CD
2. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Describe animals.
• Discuss animals.
• Differentiate animal sounds.
• Develop listening skills.
Evaluation criteria
• Describe animal characteristics accurately.
• Understand and communicate animal actions.
• Identify correctly and produce animal sounds.
• Show progressive improvement in understanding oral messages.
Key competencies
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Use linguistic skills to communicate in English.
Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to understand a message.
Listen carefully to descriptions.
3. CONTENTS
• Animals.
• Animal descriptions.
• Animal sounds.
• Oral strategies to describe and discuss animals and their behaviours.
• Using verbal skills to make animal noises.
• Enthusiasm for accuracy.
Activity 22. Hands on! Let’s sing
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Cut, fold, punch and stick.
• Punch, scissors and glue.
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2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Learn to construct an object by fitting together different pieces.
• Improve eye-hand coordination.
• Develop skills to correctly use art tools.
• Describe animals.
• Sing a song in English.
Evaluation criteria
• Create artwork using diverse materials.
• Demonstrate autonomy and confidence in one’s work.
• Work cleanly and carefully when doing art projects.
• Make accurate descriptions.
• Pronounce and sing properly an English song.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC 6)
Use observation skills when creating art.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC 8)
Develop self confidence and the spirit of excellence achieve personal goals.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Describe the basic habitats and actions of animals.
Actively participate in communicating basic information.
4. CONTENTS
• Artistic composition: structure and spatial organisation.
• Definition of shapes.
• Volume of objects.
• Colours.
• Animals.
• Construction of an object taking into account volume.
• Handling of different materials.
• Developing skills using art tools.
• Verbal skills to comment upon animals.
• Linguistic strategies to discuss animals.
• Interest in creating art with increasing autonomy.
• Assessment of effort as a means to overcome difficulties.
• Enjoyment while learning English.