STANDARD FIVE page 1

UNIT 1 13.Define the following terms:

(i) pattern - a shape of a cut out item
ARTISTIC SHAPES AND MOVEMENTs (ii) template - an outline of an item
1.In what three ways can artistic shapes and movem- UNIT 2
ents PARTICIPATING AND COLLABORATING IN
-through games -through dance/music SPORTS AND ARTS
-through physical activities -through artistic activiti
es eg. knitting,sewing,carving etc. 1.Give any two examples of arts and sports.
2.Mention any two common characteristics of both (a) arts -singing/dancing -drawing -sewing etc
people and animals. (b) sports -football -running -golf -netball etc
-movement -feeding
3.Describe any two importance of movement to 2.Why is it important for children to participate
people and animals. in arts and sports activities?
-protection from danger -seaching for food -they promote body coordination
-helps in development of skills eg muscle coordina- -they promote cooperation
tion
4.State the two ways how movement is done. 3.What is needed for sports and art activities to
-as reflex action (unplanned) -as planned action be done effectively?
5.Give any three examples of physical activities -unity and cooperation.
where movement is done.
-jumping -running -choping wood etc. 4.Give any three reasons for playing sports and
6.How are shapes drawn? games.
-by joining lines and cycles. -for fun -for enjoyment - to promote unity
7.What are the two types of lines? -for socialization -as a career
-curved lines -straight lines
5.State any two skills used in football
-dribbling -heading -shooting -goal keeping
8.What name is given to shapes made by lines and -kicking -passing -ball contralling -marking
cycles?
-geometric shapes 6.Why is it necessary to learn skills before parti-
9.Apart from joining lines, in what two ways are cipating in real games?
shapes ceated? -to enhance confidance and sharpen the skills.
-through writing -sewing
7.What are the common skills used in netball?
10.Outline sources of risks in each of the following -catching -shooting -passing -marking
sports and artistic activities. -throwing -dodging
(i) sports -playing fields (with stones,sharp objects,
litter,anthills). 8.Explain why singing is the most powerful form
-equipments (eg balls,javelin,discus, of comunication.
shot put. -it is an effective medium of communication
-lack of warm-up and cool-down since it draws attention of the audience.
-violation of safety rules
(ii) art activities 9.Name the oldest human activity
(a)singing -using wrong pitch can strain the vocal -dancing
cords.
(b)dancing and drama-vigorous dances can cause 10.Identify historical events associated with the
muscle cramps eg break dance. following dances.
(c)carving -sharp equipments used can cause cuts if (i) Tchopa and Likhuba -associated with rain
not handled properly. making.
(d)weaving -materials eg palm leaves can cut one’s (ii)Ingoma/Ngoma-associated with war
body -some materials are poisonous (iii)Beni -associated with british parade soldiers
(e)kniting -knitting needles can hurt one’s body
-knitting thread can cut one’s body 11.Why do traditional dances change from time
(f)sewing -sewing needles can cause harm to time?
-sewing thread can cause harm to the -because of influence from other cultures
body.
11.How can risks in sports and arts be avoided? 12.Descibe one factor which has caused a change
-by following appropriate safety practice and prec- in traditional dances.
autions -creation of contemporary dances.
13.What are contemporary dances?
12.Describe how the following items are produced.
1
-are dances from foreign countries
(i) toy -sewing or knitting
(ii) bean bag -knitting 14.State two examples of contemporary dances.
(iii) doll -knitting -kwasakwasa -kwaito -ndombolo -raggae
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15.Suggest any three importance of sports attire and 24.Describe how each of the following musical
costume in sports and artistic performances. instruments are played.
-act as identity -add beauty -attracts audience (i) guitar -pluking (ii) shakers -shaking
-allow free body movements during performance (iii)horn,whistle,flute,badza,- blowing
(iv)drum,dumbells and xylophone produce sound by
16.What are the two ways of geting sports attire and beating or hiting.Therefore, they are called
costume? percusion musical instruments.
-improvisation(making them locally)
-buying from shops 25.Draw and name any three musical instruments.

17.Explain any two importance of making costumes

using locally available resources.
-promote designing skills -it is cheap
-promote ceativity
a. badza b.panpipes c.flute
18.What should be considered before designing the
sports attire and costumes?
-the occasion intended for

19.Describe any one way of caring for sports attire

and costumes.
-proper storage d.xylophone e.kalimba/ulimba/mbira

20.Why should sports attire and costumes be cared

for? -for them to last long.

21.Why are musical instruments important? f.dumbells/woodblocks g.tambourine

-they accompany singing and dancing
-help to establish tempo of music
-add beauty and variety in music
22.Distinguish between Tuned and Untuned musical
instruments. h.trombone i.whistle
(i)tuned musical instruments are musical instruments
that produce various pitches.Examples are: UNIT 3:SELF EXPRESSION THRUOGH
ARTWORKS
1.Name any five artworks.
-modelled items -woven items -stories -songs
-knittened items -plaited items -carved items
2.Why are artworks important?
-they help in expressing and communicating ideas
(a) string bass (b) guitar
(ii)untuned musical instruments are musical instrum- Figure 1 is a grawing showing repetition and
ents that produce one pitch.Examples are: contrast.Use it to answer question 3 and 4.

(a) drum (b)shakers

(c)hoe blade 3.Name the item.

-clay pot
4.How is the item in 3. above produced?
- moddelling
(d) horn (e) rasp 5.Why is repetition and contrast important?
-add beauty -express ideas effectively
23.List down any five occasions when musical instr- -make certain areas to stand out
uments are used. -initiation ceremonies
-wedding -funeral -installation of chiefs-rallies 2
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6.What are the two forms of communication? UNIT 6:VARIOUS ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES
-verbal form -non-verbal form
1.Mention examples of artistic activities where
7.Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal forms learners can participate.
of communication. -knitting baby bonnets and booties
-verbal form of communication means use of words -sewing a magyar dress or magyar shirt
to communicate while non-verbal form of commu- -composing songs
nication means use of signs or gestures to commu- 2.Why should learners participate in artistic activit-
cate feelings. ies?
-to develop skills in order to be self reliant in
UNIT 4:SOLVING CHALLENGES IN future
EVERYDAY LIFE 3.How can learners develop artistic skills?
-through practice
1.Outline any five examples of challenges in every-
day life. Study the drawing below and answer the questions
-disasters -rapid population growth -floods that follow.
-diseases -droughts -food shortage

2.What causes the challenges listed in 1. above?

-natural causes -human activities
4.Name the item
3.Explain one way of minimising the challenges in 1. -baby booties
above. 5.List down materials for making the item in 4.
-using plays and posters to give messages on thier above.
dangers. -knitting wool -samples of baby bonnet
-knitting needles -sewing needles -safety pins
UNIT 5:PRODUCING VARIOUS ITEMS FOR THE -podkin -plastic bag for keeping the yarn
COMMUNITY Study the drawing below and answer the questions
that follow
1.List any three items which can be locally made.

a.broom
b.doormat c.wooden spoon

2.What materials are used to make each of the 6.Name the item
following? -magyar dress
(i)broom-palm leaves -srings -grass 7.List materials for sewing the item below
(ii)doormat -maize sheaths -sisal -thread -pieces of fabric -pairs of scissors -pins
sewing needle -banana leaves. -sewing needles -sewing thread -tape measures
-patterns -samples
3.Describe how each of the items below are produced 8.Outline the the common abbreviations in knitting
(i)doormat -plaiting Abbreviations Meaning
(ii)wooden spoon -carving c/on cast on
(iii)winnower/basket -weaving c/off cast off
(iv)magyar shirt/magyar dress- sewing *to* begin from to
rep repeat
4.List down tools used for making a wooden spoon. incl including
a.an adze -for removing unwanted parts beg beginning
b.broken glass- for smoothening st st stoking stitch
c.chisel -removing unwanted parts alt alternate
tog together
5.Where should carved items be kept in classroom? sts stitches
-at the shopping corner k knit
p purl
6.What should be done before marketing the items wrd wool forward
made?
-costing the items 9.What type of stitch is used to apply an applique?
3 -hemming stitch
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UNIT I 2.Why is mirroring important?
BODY COORDINATING ACTIVITIES -makes an activity easy to learn.
TOPIC 1:Traditional dances
3.What should the leader do to ensure an easy way
1.Give one important aspect of general living. of imitating.
-ability to coordinate body movements -should demonstrate well
2.What is the importance of the anility to coordinate 4.Give the examples of mirroring activities
body movements -in aerobics -minor games
-helps to prevent falls and injuries
UNIT 3
3.Which three activities help people to enhance coord- SELF EXPRESSION
ination of body movements? TOPIC 1:Verbal and non-verbal communication
-swimming -jogging -dances -flexibility exercises
1.State any two forms of expressing and commun-
4.Name traditional dances that are performed in each icating feelings and ideas
of the following districts in Malawi. -verbal form of communication
a.Nsanje -Likhuba and Utse -non-verbal form of communication
b.Dowa,Dedza,Ntchisi,Lilongwe -Mganda
c.Ncheu -Nsindo,Uyeni 2.Define the following terms
d.Mzimba,Mchinji - Ngoma/Ingoma (i)verbal form of communication
e.Nothern part of Malawi-Vimbuza -this is a form of communication that uses words
(ii)non-verbal form of communication
5.Define the term ‘educational dances’ -this is a form of communication which uses
-are dances where learners create body movements gestures,writing,artworks and performances
based on their personal experiences. 3.What do the following examples of non-vebal
form of communication mean?
6.Explain the importance of traditional and educationa a.shaking the head
l dances -to show disapproval
-they give identity of people in an area b.noding
-they enhance creativity of mind -to show approval
-they help to strengthen muscles and bones c.beckoning
-to call a person
7.List down any three accasions during which traditio- d.winking an eye
nal dances are performed. -to warn aperson
-weddings -installation of chiefs -mass rallies e.laying a hand on the chest
-funeral ceremonies -initiation ceremonies -to show respect
-social gatherings f.bending the trunk
-to show respect
UNIT: 2 g.waving a hand
RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES -to bid farewel (byebye)
TOPIC 1:Rhythmic patterns TOPIC 2:Verbal and non-verbal forms of artworks
1.What is the key element in childhood?
-responding to rhythm 1.State any two examples of artworks which can
be used to communicate ideas both verbally and
2.What is meant by the term ‘rhythm’ non-verbally
-Rhythm is the grouping of sounds and silences -drama -songs -marshal arts
or action and pauses of varying duration usually *NB:The spoken words are verbal part of commu-
controlled by regular beat nication whereas the gestures are non-verbal
form of communication.
3.How do children acquire rhythimic abilities?
-rhythmic abilities come to children naturally 2.What are the two examples of artworks which
can be used to communicate ideas non-verbally
4.Give any two ways of expressing rhythmic abilities -drawings -posters
-creative expressions -imitation -simple dances
TOPIC 3:Effectiveness of verbal and non-verbal
5.Describe the importance of rhythm forms of communication
-promote good health
-promote effective body coordination 1.Explain the advantage of using verbal form of
communication
TOPIC 2:Mirroring activities -words communicated are mostly easy to
1.Define the term ‘mirroring’ interprete/understand
-means imitating an activity as demonstrated. 4
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2.Explain one disadvantage of using verbal form of f.level inner and make a drain
communication
-some ideas are difficult to be understood when just Study the drawing below and answer the ques-
said tions that follow
-it is language specific

3.What cauld be the advantages of using non-verbal

form of communication?
-it clarifies ideas (eg demonsrating using gestures)
-it makes communication more interesting (eg gestu-
res,drawings,posters and cartoons are generaly inter-
esting.
-it is the most effective form of communication in 6.Name the structure
sports,games,drama and music. -sun table
4.Suggest any one disadvantage of using non-verbal 7.What is it used for?
form of communication. -drying kitchen utensils
-needs creativity
-some gestures may be difficult to interplate or can 8.Which two materials are used to construct the
wrongly interplated structure in 6 sbove?
-the meanings of some gestures differ from one -poles -sisal -bamboo- panga knife -nails
community to another (eg head shaking means disa-
pproval in Malawi while in India it means approval. TOPIC 2:Conservation of the environment
UNIT 4 1.List down any four artistic activities that depe-
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EVERYDAY LIFE nd on the environment for resources
-carving -weaving -plaiting -modelling
TOPIC 1:Healthlifestyles
2.Which of the artistic activities promote enviro-
1.List down artistic activities that promote good health nmental degradation?
-regular physical activities -modelling clay pots -carving curios
-constructing a bath shelter
-constructing a sun table 3.Suggest any three effects of artistic activities
-composing and singing songs about helth living -land degradation (modelling)
-defforestation (carving)
2.State any two basic requirements of life -air pollution
-bathing shelters -sun tables -toilets -water pollution
Study the drawing below and answer the questions that 4.Describe any one way of avoiding the effects
follow of artistic activities on environment
-planting trees to replace those cut down
-avoiding collecting clay for modelling from
the same place
-disposing litter in proper places
-using alternative materials for modelling eg
pulp and plasticine

UNIT 5:
CREATIVITY
3.Name the structure above TOPIC 1:Forms of art based on cross-cutting
-bath shelter issues
4.List down materials you can use for constructing the 1.What are cross-cutting issues?
structure in 3 above -Are problems that affect a cross section of
-poles -sisal -stones -grass bandles -bamboo people in the society.
-nails -hoes -panga knife -meter rulers
2.List down any three examples of cross cutting
5.Outline the guidelines for constructing a bath shelter issues.
a.measure the site (2mx1.5m) -HIV/AIDS -child abuse -child labour
b.mark and dig holes -corruption -democracy -gender
c.fix tree poles into the poles -environmental degradation -human rights
d.fix strips of bamboo
e.place grass and fix it 5
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3.State any two examples of artworks that can be 10.Which two things must be observed in sports and
used to pass messages on cross-cutting issues games?
-songs -drama -dances -posters -carved items -honesty -integrity
-modelled items
11.State the factors that disturb sports and games
4.Why are songs and drama powerful tools for passi- -bad weather -hooliganism
ng messages on cross-cutting issues?
-they are effective since they both entertain and 12.Write down two things that are highly forbidden
educate. in high level competitions
-use of energy enhancing drugs eg steroids
5.Why are posters effective in communicating mess-
ages on cross-cutting issues? 13.What is the advantage of team sports over indivi-
-because they easily catch the eye of people if dual sports?
well drawn -team sports encourage cooperation and unity
6.List down any four materials for drawing TOPIC 2:Improving the home
-pencils -charcoal -coloured chalk -glue -markers
-sugar sulution -sheets of paper -crayons -rulers 1.What important role does our home play?
-most of our time is spent there
UNIT 6
ARTISTIC SKILLS 2.Suggest any two skills that can help to improve
the home
TOPIC 1:Various sports and games -cleaning -beautifying -practising economic use
of resources
1.Outline any three artistic activities that require
skills 3.List down any four items for home improvement
-sports and games -making musical instrunents -table mats -door mats -chair backs -wall hangings
-decorating the home -playing musical instruments -paintings -drawings
-producing artistic items
TOPIC 3:Local musical instruments
2.Explain any one reason for playing sports and
games 1.What are percussion musical instruments?
-for fun -for enjoyment -to promote unity -are musical instruments that produce sound by
-for socialisation -to promote good health hitting or beating.(refer page 2)
3.What are the two types of sports and games? 2.What are wind musical instruments?
-individual sports -team sports -are musical instruments which produce sound by
blowing
4.Desribe individual sports
-are all sports and games which are played by one 3.State any two examples of wind musical instrume-
player at a time. nts
-whistle -flute -trumpet -trombone -saxophone
5.List down any three examples of individual sports
-golf -chess -table tennis -swimming -bawo 4.List down any three materials for making shakers
-throwing (eg javelin or discus) -tin -seeds/small stones -stick
6.What is meant by the term ‘team sports’ Study the drawing below and answer the questions
-are all sports and games which are played by that folow
more than one player at a time. bamboo
7.Write any three examples of team sports and
games
-football -netball -handball -rugby -basketball
stopper
-athletics
8.What is the role of an official in sports and games? 5.Name the item
-to ensure that all rules agreed are being followed -bamboo shaker
9.Name officials responsible for each of the followin 6.Name two materials for making the item
g sports and games -bamboo -cork -seeds/small stones
(i) soccer -referee,assistant referees,4th official
(ii) netball -umpire 7.Name the item
(iii)athletics -starter,field marshal and track judge -banjo
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UNIT 7 -it gives more information on the topic
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
TOPIC 2:Culture and communication
TOPIC 1:Traditional and modern means of
communication 1.State the forms of art that are used to communic-
ate different messages
1.What is communication? -colour -patterns -symbols -designs -sounds
-it is the sending and receiving of messages
(i) colour
2.What are the three forms of means of communicat-
ion? 2.What does red colour stand for in Malawi and
-instruments -sending of envoys China?
-dressing of some kind -In Malawi red stands for danger
-In China red stands for wedding
3.Give examples for each of the forms of means of
communication 3.What is the meaning of white colour in Malawi
(i) instruments-horns of different animals and America?
-drums of different sizes -it stands for wedding in both countries
-gongs or bells
-trumpets Study the drawing below and answer the questions
-whistles that follow
4.Suggest the messages which can be passed using red
the instruments above
-announcement of beer (eg gongs,horns) orange
-death announcement (eg bells, drums,gongs)
-announcement of war victory (eg trumpets) green
-coming of enemies into the land (eg gongs,drums
trumpets)
4.What does the red colour mean on the structure
(ii)sending of envoys above?
-it means danger
5.Describe the examples of envoys that are used to
pass messages (ii) patterns and designs
a.bringing of a white chicken to the chief
-means accepting an offence commited 5.Give the meaning of tatoos(mphini) on human
b.bringing a black chicken to a chief faces
-means a funeral message -for beautification
(iii)dressing of some kind (iii)sounds
6.Explain examples of dressing which relay special 6.What does a cock crowing at night mean?
messages -it indicates dawn is approaching
-wearing of a sack cloth and smearing ashes means
something went wrong in the Bible 7.The hooting of an owl at night means..................
-a widow wears black cloth to show that she has -bad omen
lost a hasband (iv)symbols and signs
-wearing of rings on certain fingers means that one
is either engaged or married 8.What do the symbols on the institutions below
mean?
Related questions crescent
cross
7.What does bringing of a white chicken to the chief
mean?
-accepting an offence commited

8.How does a widow show that she has lost a

hasband?
-by wearing a black cloth
a.church b.mosque
9.What is the fast modern way of communication?
-internet 9.State the meaning of a white flag on the roof or
10.Describe one importance of internet over other tree
means of communication -indicates wedding
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10.Outline any three sources of TALULAR paints 6.Define the term 'nature trail'
from the environment. -is the path taken by the learners in outdoor
-coloured flowers -red bricks -charcoal activities
-sap of certain trees - coloured chaik -soot(mwaye)
-ferric oxide(chikhule) -groundnuts(overroasted) 7.Describe one impotance of physical activities
-maize(overroasted) -bixa(curry seeds) -curry -help to improve health standard of people
tubers(crushed) -leaves (juice or dry crushed)
8.Why are cultural activities important?
11.List down any three local materials that can be used -they give identity to the community
as soap
-wood ash -bran(madeya) -fresh naphini leaves 9.Explain one importance of artfacts
-tender sponge -are a source of income when sold
-can be a source of foreign exchange
TOPIC 3:The impact of technology in expressing and
communicating UNIT 9
INTERPRETATION OF ARTWORKS
1.Identify any four examples of modern
communication TOPIC 1:Traditional songs and dances
technologies
-televisions -phones -internet -faxes -emails -sms 1.Mention any three examples of artworks
(short message services) -songs -dances -carved items - garments etc
2.Write any two advantages of modern communication Study the picture below and answer the questions
technologies that follow
-it has improved the speed of doing things eg.
internet enables one to get in touch with people
from distant places
-people are able to travel long distances by air
3.Suggest any three disadvantages of modern commu-
nication technologies
-there is no restriction on what should be viewed
*this has resulted in bad experiences on pedophiles 2.Identify the traditional dance shown above
-the internet is flooded with pornographic materials -malipenga
-some TV programmes influence the youths negativ-
ely(eg. 10 children commited suicide as they were 3.List down any two occasions when traditional
imitating how the hanging of Saddam Hussein was songs and dances are performed
done) -weddings -initiation ceremonies -social gather-
ings -funeral ceremonies -political rallies
UNIT 8 -installation of chiefs
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
4.Describe any two importance of traditional
TOPIC1:Physical and cultural activities and artworks songs and dances
in the community -give identity of the society
-used to convey different messages
1.What are some of the ways of producing artworks in -for entertainment
the community? -some dances are used for healing
-painting -carving -weaving
5.What four things must be considered when
2.Name any two examples of cultural activities in the singing and dancing?
community -context(situation) -space -audience
-traditional dances -rites of passage -staging (organisation)

3.What is meant by the term 'rite of passage' TOPIC 2:Art items showing cultural heritage
-a ceremony that is done to mark different stages of
a person's life from birth to death 1.Give any three ways of describing art items
-appearance -shape -decorations
4.List down any two examples of rites of passage
-initiation ceremonies -marriage -birth of a child 2.Mention any two art items which dipict culture
-death -carved items(eg wooden spoons)
-woven items (eg baskets, winnowers)
5.Mention any two physical activities that are done in -plaited items (eg hat )
the community -modelled items (eg clay pot )
-swimming -nature exploration -mountain climbing -garments
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3.Why is mock selling of art items important to the TOPIC 2:Producing attire for sports,dance and
learners? drama
-to show that they can earn a living from art
products 1.Define the term 'improvisation'
-to create a spirit of excellence in the learners -means making things using what you readily
have
4.State any three marketing skills for artfacts
-dispalying -pricing -advertising -storing 2.What is meant by an abbreviation 'TALULAR'
-it means Teaching And Learning Using
NB*Why are patterns important? Locally Available Resources
-they differentiate one item from another
-they make things look beautiful/attractive 3.What are the two ways of acquiring attire for
sports,dance and drama?
UNIT 10 -improvisation -buying from shops
ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE
4.Why is wearing attire in drama necessary?
TOPIC 1:Drama story lines -the attire help to portray the character/role
represented by the performer.
1.State any two examples of artistic performances
-drama -dance -music -physicai exercises -sports 5.List down the materials for making attire for
sports
2.Outline any three aims of artistic performances -cotton fabric -pins -paper patterns -elastics
-educating -entertaining -as part of exercises -sewing thread -embroidery thread -pair of
-as a form of competition scissors
3.Why is it necessary for the performers to wear attire 6.Suggest materials you can use for making attire
that suits the the kind of performance? for drama and dance
-they make performers look attractive -old clothes -pair of scissors -razor blade
-they help performers to be easily identified -palm leaves -banana leaves -lengths of rope
-the attire allows free body movements during
performance Some attire cauld be the following
4.What name is given to roles performed by people in a.sports attire
drama?
-characters

5.Name the two types of characters.

-actors (men)
-actresses (women)
6.Define the following terms as used in drama
**plot a sports short a sports skirt
-is the story on which drama is performed

7.In what two ways is a plot devided?

(i)an act
-is a larger segment of the story(plot)

(ii)scene
-a sub division of an act (smaller segment)
a sports vest
8.State any two characteristics of a good storyline
-it leaves the audience in suspense up to the end
-teaches a moral lesson b.dance or drama attire
9.What must be done before a drama performance?
-writing storylines and assigning actors and actress-
es.

10.What are the two types of plays?

-tragidy
-comedy a skirt a head gear
made of palm
leaves
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4.Name any three art items that are suitably
UNIT 11 decorated using applique
DECORATIVE ARTWORKS -children's wear -night wear -household items
TOPIC 1:Aesthetic artworks 5.How can attractiveness be achieved when
working out an applique
1.What are aesthetics? -by contrasting the texture of the two materials
-are appreciation of beauty
6.State any two ways of decorating modelled
2.Give any two examples of aesthetics items
-facial expressions or gestures in dancing -tattooing -incising/engraving -stamping
-exaggerated movements in dancing -impressing -polishing -burning -colouring
-use of dynamics in singing -staining -coiling
-use of a variety of tempo in singing
7.How can woven items be decorated?
3.Define the the following terms -interlocking warps and wefts in hexagonal
or diagonal woven strips
(i) tempo
-is the speed at which sound moves (speed of song 8.Define the following terms
or how fast or slow the song is)
(i)weaving
.Explain two importance of tempo -is the interlocking of warps and wefts.
-add beauty to the song
-helps to avoid boredom (ii)Warp is a set of strands which are laid across
the loom at the beginning of weaving.
(ii)dynamic (iii)Weft is the pattern strands woven in and out
-loudness or softness of sound of the warp
See drawings below
5.Why are dynamics important? warp
-they assist to create beauty in music
-they reduce monotony in music weft
6.Write down dynamic symbols and state their
meanings
9.What are the types of weaving?
< crescendo - getting louder -check weave -twill weave
> decrescendo - getting softer
fermata - holding the sound for some time
P piano - singing softly
PP pianissimo - singing very softly
mp mezzo piano - singing moderately soft
mf mezzo forte - singing moderately loud
10.Name any two products of weaving
f forte - singing loudly -mats -baskets -granaries -nets
ff fortissimo - singing very loudly
11.What is plaiting?
7.Describe the importance of aesthetic artworks -is the twisting of three or more strands
-they help to add beauty to artworks
12.Give any two products of plaiting
8.Identify two traditional dances where aesthetic art -ropes -table mats -mesh for hair -hats
works are commonly used -ropes for tying goats -doormats
-mganda -malipenga
13.What is carving?
TOPIC 2:Decorative patterns -is the removal of unwanted part from
1.List down art items that can be decorated wood or stone to come up with a desired
-garments -woven items -modelling -carved items shape
14.Suggest materials for carving
2.Give one way of decorating garments -wood - soap stone
-using an applique
15.Explain the two importance of decorating
3.What is an applique? artworks
-is a decorative process of applying one material on to -to make them look attractive
another -to sell them at a better price (proft)
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UNIT 12 STANDARD SEVEN
HOME MAKING

TOPIC 1:Producing and marketing household items UNIT 1

PERSONAL AND GENERAL SPACE
1.Identify two ways of making the home comfortable
-making household items TOPIC1:Boundaries and general space
-buying household items
1.Define the following terms
2.Name any household items that can be made using (i)Personal space(Kinesphere)
raw materials found locally -refers to the space within the reach of an indi-
-utensils -pots -mortar and pestle -wooden spoons vidual(one's area of influence or direct control)
-chair backs 2.State the factors that determine personal space
-size of the person
3.What materials can be used to carve items? -the type of activity being done
-wood -soap stone
3.How is personal space created?
4.Give any two materials tha can be used for -stretching or swinging the arms around one's
modelling body(this is to ensure that you do not touch
-clay soil -pulp anything or anybody)

5.Why should clay items be dried in a shed? 4.Desribe any two importance of personal space
-direct sunlight cause them to crack -helps to avoid colliding with others
-helps to do an activity freely
6.What process is used to make chair backs?
-embroidering (ii)General space (std 8 meaning)
-refers to the area in which a number of
TOPIC 2:Home recreation people operate (it can be a small room, a
large field or a cafeteria)
1.List down the skills required in marketing art items
-pricing -labelling -displaying -advertising 5.List down the four components of general
space
2.What two attitudes show customer care -levels -extensions -floor pathways
-patience -tolerance -air patterns
6.What does each of the following mean?
(i) levels
-refers to how close to the floor, or how far
away from the floor we are as we move
ADDITIONAL NOTES 6b.Give an example of an artistic activity
where 'levels' are mostly useful
TOPIC:Body percussion musical instruments -in games like football where players are
advised to keep the ball low or send it
1.Define body pecussion higher as the case may demand
-is the use of the body to produce sounds
(ii) extensions
2.Describe any four ways how the body can produce -refers to the amount of space a movement
instrumental sounds pattern uses (it applies mostly to cases of
-clapping hands locomotor actions)
-snapping fingers
-slapping body parts eg thighs, chest and cheeks 6c.What are the key words in extensions?
-tapping feet on the floor -small and large -short and long
-whistling
-ululating 6d.Name any one example of artistic sport
-clicking the tongue against the roof of the mouth where extensions apply
-long jump (the jump may be long or short)

(iii) floor pathways

-refers to how people move on the floor

6e.How important is it for players to understan-

floor pathways?
-it will help then learn to run in distinct
patterns to improve their predictability
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(iv)air patterns 7.Describe non-physical activities
-refers to aerial directions -are activities that involve the use of mind
rather than the body
6f.What are examples of games where air patterns
apply? 8.Give any three examples of non-physical
-netball -volleyball (the ball moves in space) activities
-bawo -chess -lay down -composing songs
7.Give one example of activities that need space and -composing poems
cover distance
-long jump UNIT 2
BODY MOVEMENTS
8.Which activities need space but do not cover distanc
e? TOPIC 2:Body movements in response to rhythm
-stretching -sewing -aerobics -carving
1.What is a rhythm?
TOPIC2:Artistic activities within personal and general -is a combination of different lengths of sounds
space and silences done repeatedly
1.Define the term artistic 2.How are sounds and silences represented?
-means creativity,beuaty, and excellence in doing an -they are represented by musical notes
activity be it physical or non-physical
3.Define the term 'musical notes'
2.What are the two types of activities -are symbols that are used to represent sounds
-physical activities -non-physical activities
**Musical notes have different durations determ-
3.What are physical activities? ined by a beat or pulse
-are activities that involve the use of a person's body
rather than the mind 4.Describe beat/pulse
-beat/pulse is a musical ruler that divides time
4.State any four examples of activities that would be into regular units
creative and showing elements of excellence
-dancing -drawing -carving -sculpturing -soccer 5.How many commonly used musical notes are
-runing -jumping -swimming -skiing there?
-jabbing in boxing -there are five
5.Explain the meanings of the following 6.Why are these five musical notes most useful?
(i) sculpturing -because they have a fixed relationship which
-is the art of marking figures or objects from stone helps to determine the length of each musical
or wood note
(ii)skiing 7.List down the five commonly used musical
-moving on the snow on SKIS notes
*NB:SKI is one of a pair of long ,flat,narrow pieces -whole note -half note -quarter note
of wood or plastic that are fastened to boots and -eigth note -sixteenth note
used for sliding over snow
8.Describe each of the five musical notes
6.How is excellence achieved in each of the (i) Whole note (semibreve)
following? - is oval in shape and has a white note
head.
(i) soccer
-goal keepers diving successfully among the heads (ii) half note (minim)
of strikers
- has a white head and a stem
(ii) running
-runners can attune their bodies to the proper (iii) quarter note (quaver)
bending of the trunk,arm,drive and knee lift
*attune -ability to put oneself in a position to achieve - has a black head and a stem
something
(iii) dancing
-dancers can bend necks, trunks,and shaking hips (iii) eighth note (semi quaver)
- has a black head, a stem and a flag
(iv) drawing
-by mixing of colours and various representations
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(v) sixteenth note -aerobics
- has a black head, a stem and two flags -minor games

6.Define the term 'aerobics'

9.Identify number of beats (duration) represented by the -are physical exercises done following
musical notes music

= 4 beats duration taa-aa-aa-aa 7.What are educational dances?

-are dances created by learners based on a
= 2 beats duration taa-aa theme

UNIT 3
= 1 beat duration taa CONVEYING CULTURAL MESSAGES

TOPIC 1:Garments conveying cultural

=1 messages
2 beat duration ta
1.Name the examples of attire that convey
=1 messages
4 beat duration tafatefe -animal skins -white attire
-black attire -sack cloth
10.What is meant by the term 'time signature?'
-is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a rhythm 2.What does the wearing of animal skins and
or music transcription shields symbolise among the Ngoni?
-it symbolises that they are warriors
11.How is the time signature written?
-it is written as a fraction eg 4 3 9 3.The bride wears white attire to symbolise.....
4 8 16 -purity

12.Describe the meanings of the top and bottom number 4.Why do widows wear black attire?
-the top number shows the number of beats or counts -to symbolise sorrow
in a bar
-the bottom number shows the name of a musical 5.What did wearing of sack cloth by king
note that is getting one beat officials mean in biblical times?
-it meant that something had gone wrong
number of beats in a bar
TOPIC 2:Sounds used to convey messages
2 3 4 6
4 4 4 8 1.List down any sounds which have cultural
meanings
name of musical note getting one beat -hooting of an owl
-beating of gongs at down
TOPIC 2:Mirroring -beating of a drum
-cock crowing
1.What is mirroring?
-activities that imitate the leader 2.What does hooting of an owl symbolise in
some cultures?
2.What is the main purpose of mirroring? -it symbolises bad omen
-it is intended to demonstrate a physical movement,
a new dance step, a lay up in basket ball, a tennis serve 3.Beating of gongs at dawn symbolises.........
and running activities -that beer is ready
3.Explain how to demonstrate an activity in mirroring 4.What does beating of a drum symbolise?
-the instruction progresses from explaination to -it symbolises a funeral message
demonstration while facing the class
-demonstrate with the back turned to the class 5.What is the meaning when a cock crows at
night?
4.Describe the importance of mirroring -symbolises that dawn is approaching
-it allows easy learning of the components
-can be used to teach attention skills TOPIC 3:Posture and body movements
5.Name any two activities where mirroring is commonly 1.Give any two examples of postures and body
used movements that convey cultural messages
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(i) taking off the hat temporarily when crossing with 7.Why is it necessary to repeat the steps when
elders performing folk dances?
-symbolises respect -for any member of the community to
participate
(ii) clapping hands gently and softly when crossing with
an elderly 8.What do the movements and costumes reflect
- symbolizes total submission and respect in folk dances?
-they reflect the mood of the dance
TOPIC 4:Cultural dances -they mirror the region where the dance
originates
1.List down the occasions during which cultural dances
are performed 9.Describe the rituals attached to some folk
-initiation ceremonies -wedding ceremonies dances among some tribes in Malawi
-religious gatherings -funeral ceremonies -rain making
-installation of chiefs -rain making ceremonies -improve harvest
-political rallies -social gatherings -awaken the spirit of the dead
2.Name an example of a TV programme which promot- 10.Give any two characteristicts of folk dances
es cultural values -are passed from one generation to another
-zakwathu -they require no audience
-they are more of social activity than compet-
3.Which tribes perform each of the cultural dances? ition
(i) gulewankulu - the Chewa
(ii) ngoma - the Ngoni TOPIC 2:Attire for artistic performance
(iii) Chioda - the Nkhonde
(iv) vimbuza - the Tumbuka 1.What are the importance of attire in performa-
(v) likwata - the Sena nce?
(vi) jiri - the Lomwe -make performers look smart and coordinated

UNIT4 2.Define the term costume

MULTI-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE -are particular form of clothes worn for
particular reasons during performances
TOPIC 1:Artistic activities from various cultures in
Malawi 3.What is to 'derole' as used in drama?
-it means withdrawing of the names used
1.What are multi-cultural perfomances? during the performance
-are performances from different cultures
4.Why is improvisation important?
2.Identify any three ethnic groups in Malawi -it helps to avoid expenses
-lomwe -yao -tumbuka -sena -tonga
-chewa etc
UNIT 5
3.State any four aspects of cultural performances that DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTION
are similar or different
-attire -instruments used -type of performers 1.What is designing?
-organisation of the performance -is planning what to draw or make

4.List down any two examples of artistic activities from 2.What are the two ways of designing?
various cultures in Malawi -making a sketch and then refining it
-folk dances -songs -making a model

5.What are folk dances? 3.Why is it necessary to design an item before

-folk dances are recreational or ceremonial dances making the actual thing?
that are usually performed by members of the -to ensure that the thing looks good
community. -to ensure that whatever things that are made
work well
6.Explain any two importance of folk dances
-they serve as an identity for a particular tribe or TOPIC 1:Musical instruments based on foreign
ethnic group models
-they are part of overall culture of people
1.Mention any three examples of foreign music-
*NB:The type of singing will determine the culture of al instruments
that particular group* -guitars -banjo -flute
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Study the figure below and answer the questions that 4.Explain any one importance of taking body
follow measurements
-helps to make a fitting garment
-minimises wastage of material

5.Why are laying and cutting out pattern pieces

from fabric most important processes?
2.Name the musical instrument above -because they determine the fit and final look
-banjo of the garment to be constructed
3.List down any three materials that can be used for 6.What are paper patterns?
making the instrument in 1 above -are pieces of paper cut to the shape of parts of
-pieces of string -nails -tins a garment to be made
-pieces of wire -hides (animal skin)
-metal sheets -wood -plastic paper 7.Define pattern markings
-plastic pipes -are markings with particular information and
instructions on different things
Study the drawing below and answer the questions that
follow 8.List down any three examples of information
or instructions displayed on pattern markings
-the number of pieces to be cut
-the pieces to be joined together
-how to place pattern pieces on the fabric
-where to stitch

9.Draw and descibe the neanings of pattern

markings
4.Name the musical instrument above a. place on the straight grains fabric
-drum

5.Mention any three materials for making the instrum-

ent above b. place on fold of fabric
-tree trunk -hide (animal skin) -nails
6.Outline any four tools that are used when making c. notches,indicating where two
musical instruments pieces will join together
-adzes -knives -hammers -broken glass
-chisels -an axe
d. stitching line
TOPIC 2:Garments and artistic items based on modern
styles
SKIRT
1.Explain the importance of the art of garments BACK
construction e. cutting line
-one can make one's own clothes
-one can make garments for sale to generate income
2.Describe any two factors to consider before constru-
cting a garment
-what is to be made dot indicating important positions
-the design of the garment eg where stitching should stop or
-the amount of fabric to be used where seams should cross
-the size of the wearer
10.Why is it necessary to smoothen the pattern
*NB The size of the wearer is found by taking body pieces and fabric before laying out?
measurements -to remove creases

3.Name the sewing equipment used for taking body 11.Why are the pattern pieces pinned onto fabric?
measurements -to prevent them from slipping out of position
-tape measure

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12.List down any three materials for sewing a sports (ii) oversewing stitch
short -used to join two folded edgesof material eg
-cotton fabric -pins -paper patterns *when sewing traps and tapes
-pair of scissors *making patches like applique
*stuffed toys
Basic sewing stitches
1.Mention the main types of stitches
(i) temporary stitches
(ii) permanent stitches
2.Explain any two uses of temporary stitches
-keep a hem in position
-guide a straight stitching line
-transfer pattern markings from paper to fabric (ii) back stitch
-keep together two edges of fabric before making -used to join two pieces of material
a permanent stitch -sewing on tapes
-sewing on bottoms and pockets
3.Give an example of temporary stitches
-tacking stitch

4.What are the types of tacking stitches

(i) even tacking

8.Give any two examples neatening stitches

(i) blanket/loop stitch
(ii) uneven tacking

(ii) herringbone stitch

(iii) long and short tacking

(iii) overcasting
5.Explain the uses of permanent stiches
-to join two or more pieces of fabric together and
permanently

6.State the three types of permanent stitches (iv) buttonhole stitch

-joining stitches
-neatening stitches
-decorative stitches

7.What are examples of joining stitches

(v) hemming stitch
(i) running stitches -used to fix hems -fix seams -fix binding
-used to join two single surfaces -fix facings -attach tapes
-neaten edges of open seams
-gather fullness of material into a shorter length

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9.What is the main use of decorative stitches? (iii) pins -holding pieces of fabric together
-they are used for decorating finished garments temporarily
and articles such as handkerchief, book bag, tray
cloth and wedding dress

10.Describe any three examples of decorative (iv) pair of scissors -cutting out
stitches -trimming turnings
-neatening
(i) whipped running stitch -snipping thread

(v) pressing iron -flattening areas

-removing creases
(ii) whipped back stitch

(vi) table or mat -cutting on

-pressing on
-measuring fabric on it
(iii) double whipped running stitch

(vii) tracing wheel -used to copy patterns by

tracing
(iv) cross stitch -used to transfer fitting
lines to fabric

(v) satin stitch (vii) marking pencil -used to transfer pattern

markings to fabric

(viii) unpicker -used to unpick rows of

machining, when wrongly
(vi) chain stitch sewn or when a seam
requires undoing

12.What is macrame?
-it is the art of knoting to produce decorative
and functional articles
11.Outline some basic sewing equipments and thier
uses 13.State two materials for making macrame
items
EQUIPMENT USES -strings -sisal fibre
-tree bark fibre -banana sheath
(i) sewing needles -sewing garments -mlulu -chilambe
-namgoneka

(ii) tape measures -taking body measurements 14.Name any two products of macrame'
-measuring length of fabric -wall hangings -pot plant holders
-room dividers -mats -net
3 2 1
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UNIT 6
15.What are the two types of knots? PERFORMING DANCES
(i) half knot
TOPIC 1:Musical instruments

1.What is the main use of musical instruments?

-to accompany singing and dancing
2.How are musical instruments obtained?
-making them using locally available resources
(ii) flat knot -buying
16.State the two groups of flat knot (the teacher should emphasize the need to make
a.the reef knot musical instruments locally than buying)

3.What are the two types of musical instruments?

-tuned
-untuned
4.Define the following terms
b.the weavers' knot
(i) tuned musical instruments
-are musical instruments that produce more
one pitch

(ii) untuned musical instruments

are musical instruments that produce one
TOPIC 3:Drama based on foreign plays fixed pitch
1.What is drama? 5.What negative impact does the production of
-is acting out situations in order to inform,entertain musical instruments have on the environment?
and educate the audience -excessive use of trees which leads to deffores-
tation
2.How are plays acted out?
-they are acted out depending on a theme 6.How can the impact in 5. above be prevented?
-planting more trees to replace those cut
3.State the two major types of plays
(i) tragedy NB.Paying musical instruments needs special
(ii) comedy kills.These skills may be inborn or learnt
3.Explain the difference between tragedy and comedy 7.How can the skills for playing musical instrum-
-a tragedy is a play with a sad ending while a comedy ents be deeveloped?
is a play with a happy ending -by having more practice
-use of a resource person
4.Give any example of a play with a sad ending
-death of a main character eg . the play of Julius *Refer to page 2 for details*
Caesar
TOPIC 2:Local dances
5.Give any example of a comedy with a good ending
-victory of main character eg. Merchant of Venice 1.What is meant by the term 'local dances?'
-are traditional dances that are performed in the
6.Why should actors and actresses appear real when community
dramatising situations?
-to make the audience see and hear the play 2.Mention any four occasions during which
local dances are performed
7.How can actors and actresses appear real? -cerebrarions or festivals
-by use of visual aspects eg. scenery, costume, props -political gatherings
lighting ,make up -initiation ceremonies
-by use of sound effects eg. physical and -installation of chiefs
percussions -funeral ceremonies
8.What are examples of physical sound effects/ 3.Why are local dances modified?
-vocal -feet -hands -claps -coughs -laughs -sneezes -to suit the occasion
9.What are examples of percussion sound effects?
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UNIT 3:CONTEMPORARY DANCING STYLES TOPIC 3:Songs on cross-cutting issues
1.Explain any two factors why the youth neglect 1.What are the two ways of composing songs?
traditional dances -writing a new song
-they look at them as outdated -changing lyrics of an old song
-they look at them as boring
-they look at them as out of fashion 2.Ouline steps in composing a song
(i) thinking of a theme or cross-cutting issue
2.What is the effect of the youths' attitude towards (ii) coming up with words based on the theme
traditional dances? (iii) devising a tune with the help of the musical
-the dances are losing their identity instruments
-the dances are associated with the elderly people (iv) practising singing the song
3.What are contemporary dances? 3.What motivates the audience in songs?
-are dances from foreign countries -listening to the melody of the song
-watching dancing styles
4.List down some examples of contemporary dances
-reggae -kwasakwasa -ndombolo -kwaito TOPIC 4:Plays on cross-cutting issues
-digong'o
1.What do the audience get from the play?
5.What is the main difference between kwasakwasa -a feel of what the characters present in the
and kwaito dancing styles play
-kwasakwasa involves a lot of waist wringling while
kwaito involves flexible and quick feet movement 2.Why is it important for the characters to intera-
ct with the audience?
6.Why do people combine foreign dancing styles -it helps to motivate the audience
with the original styles? -it helps to instill the messages in the audience
-to improve their performance
3.Suggest any two ways of interacting with the
UNIT 7 audience when performing in a play.
-letting the audience answer questions put to
SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH POSTERS, PLAYS, them
DANCES AND SONGS -letting the audience repeat what the character
says
TOPIC 1:Posters on various themes -letting the audience join in singing and dancing
-letting the audience take the role of an actor/
1.Explain any one importance of posters actress in a dilemma.
-can be used to communicate information on
cross-cutting issues 4.How can a school take part in desseminating
messages on cross-cutting issues?
2.Why should posters look attractive? -by organising the learners in the process of
-to catch the attention of the intended audience passing messages on cross-cutting issues
3.State any three ways of making posters attractive UNIT 8
-colouring them ARTISTIC SKILLS AND MOVEMENTS
-using bold writing (so that it can be read
from a distance) TOPIC 1:Items for artistic activities
-the information should be brief and clear
1.Define the term 'skill'
TOPIC 2:Dances on cross-cutting issues -a skill is a talent that an individual shows
when doing something
1.What are cross-cutting issues?
-are challenges that affect many people and cause 2.List down any art activities that require skills
great concern -production of posters
-carving -weaving -knitting -models
2.List down any four examples of cross-cutting issues
-HIV and AIDS -environmental degradation 3.What name is given to popular artistic activiti-
-pollution -corruption -violation of human es?
rights -gender -democracy -contemporary artistic activities
3.Why are songs and dances most useful way of disse- 4.Give any two examples of contemporary artist-
minating information on cross-cutting issues? ic activities
-they draw peoples' attention since they entertain -songs -dances
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5.What are the three forms of carving TOPIC 2:Contemporary artistic activities
-abstract
-stylish 1.What is meant by the term 'contemporary'
-naturalistic -it means modern,current or fashionable
6.Define the following terms 2.List down any two examples of contemporary
dancing styles from Africa
(i) absract carving -ndombolo
-is a form of carving which does not have definite -kwaito
shape and can be interpreted differently -kwasakwasa
(ii) stylish carving 3.Mention any two examples of dancing styles
-is a form of carving which has a definite form from out side Africa
but some are are exaggerated deliberately -R 'n ' B
eg.aperson with protruding chin -hip hop
-reggae
(iii) naturalistic carving
-is a form of carving which looks definite and 4.Name any three old African dancing styles
real -simanjemanje
-sinjonjo
7.Why is it necessary to practice skills in production -tsabatsaba
of contemporary artistic items
-to internalize the skills 5.What are the three common dancing styles from
the west?
8.List down any four materials for making posters -break dance
-pencils -marker pens -twist
-crayons -local paint -scanky
-brushes -old cement bags -house
-sheets of paper -news paper cuttings
-coloured chalk -cartons 6.Which of the dancing styles is the oldest?
-break dance
9.What materials can be used for carving artistic item
s 7.Define the term 'choreography'
-wood -soapstones -it means a sequence of steps ; a step
-glue -glass paper arrangement
-axes -water paper
-scrapers -mallets 8.What is the impact of videos, televisions and
-saws -panga knives radio stations on dancing styles?
-rulers -chisels -gouges -an increase in contemporary experiences in
-adzes dancing styles
10.Outline materials for modelling various artistic UNIT 9
items SELF EXPRESSION
-clay -grass -pieces of wire
-cartons -sisal TOPIC 1:Composing and recording songs
11.State any materials for weaving various artistic 1.Mention any three ways of expressing one's
items feelings and messages
-palm leaves -bamboo sticks -pieces of reed -composing songs
-sisal -grass -creeping stems -composing and performing plays
-razor blades -needles -drawing pictures
8.Write down some marketing skills for artistic items 2.What are the two commoniest feelings that are
-pricing expressed in songs
-sorting -feeling of joy or happiness
-attaching price tags -feeling of sadness
-displaying
-advertising NB:Refer to unit 2 for musical notations

3.What name is given to symbols used when

composing songs?
-musical notations

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4.Define the term 'diction' (vi) resolution
-it is the articulation of words clearly -solutions to problems in drama

5.Name any two places where music is recorded TOPIC 4:Pictures for sale
-in the music studio
-at home using a cassette recorder 1.How are drawings developed?
-drawings are developed from a rough sketch or
6.Why is it necessary to record a song several times? or shapes produced by arranging or organising
-to get the right quality that is required lines

7.What is involved in composing instrumental music 2.What are the two types of lines?
-it involves composing musical instruments -curved lines
without words -straight lines

8.List down any two examples of body musical 3.Give any three examples of two dimensional
instruments drawings
-hand clapping -circles
-tongue clicking
-finger snapping

9.Explain two activiries that can be done to deve-

lop good voice production -ovals
-open the mouth to insert two fingers side by side
in the moth(this helps to control the jaws rather
than the lips alone)
-quadrilaterals
TOPIC 2:Skills for professional sporting careers
1.List down any two factors that influence the
accomplishment of skills in sports
-effort
-time
-the desired level to be achieved 4.What are examples of three dimensional drawing
s?
TOPIC 3:Plays for public performance - eggs

1.Mention any factor to consider when writing plays

-the audience

2.How does knowing the type of the audience help -boxes

in writing a good play
-it helps to select appropriate theme and characters
to be in the play
3.Define the following terms as used in plays

(i) playwright
-someone who writes plays -houses

(ii) climax
-the highest point of a play

(iii) conflict -animal figures

-a problem raised in play

(iv) props
-properties , items used in drama other than
costumes and sceneries
(iv) suspense -human figures
-holding a reader or spectater or audience
guessing the outcome

(v) costume
-clothes worn in drama
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5.List down any three materials for tracing UNIT 11
-paper SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH ART
-transparent plastic sheets
-perforated picture outlines TOPIC 1:Making different items
-tracing papers
-lead pencils 1.List down any four ways of expressing and
-ball point pens communicating feelings
-coloured pencils -speaking
-local paints -writing
-production of various artifacts
6.How are three dimensional drawings formed? -body shapes and movements
-by shading the two dimensional drawings -drawing pictures
(shading makes the drawings look solid)
2.Why is it necessary to decorate artfacts
UNIT 10 -the manner in which the artifacts are decorated
ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES FOR ECONOMIC enhance conveying one's feelings
EMPOWERMENT
3.Outline some of materials for decorating
TOPIC 1:Making costumes and sports attire artifacts
-chikule (red soil)
1.Give any two examples of costumes -chiziro (black soil)
-gym dress -broken glass
-a pair of shorts -coloured chalk
-local paints
2.What are the common steps in making costumes?
-identifying materials TOPIC 2:Body shapes and movements
-taking body measurements
-cutting out pattern pieces 1.Suggest any two examples of body movements
-sewing that are used to express feelings
(i) waving -to say hello
3.Why is it important to take body measurements befo- (ii) noding - to say yes
re sewing a costume? (ii) head shaking -to say no
-it helps to know the size of fabric to be bought
-it determines the size of costume to be made 3.What is the advantage of using body movement
s to express feelings?
4.What is the importance of cutting patterns -body movements are quick way to convey
on paper before transfering them onto the actual feelings and thoughts
fabric? -they help to enhance cooperation and caring
-to ensure accuracy in cutting out the fabric among people in the society
NB:Apart from producing costumes for use, costumes TOPIC 3:Drawing pictures
can also be produced for sale.Therefore production of
costumes is a source of money 1.How useful are drawings in expressing feelings
-through drawings, one can tell a story
TOPIC 2:Plays for commercial performances
2.Write any one way of mastering the skill of
1.Suggest any three characteristics of a good play drawing
-must have a plot that holds the interest of the -through more practice
audience
-it must be constistent UNIT 12
-it must have characters who appear real ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES
2.What aspects of the audience should the playwright TOPIC 1:Items to meet personal and community
consider when writing a play? needs
-the target audience
-beliefs of the audience 1.List down any three examples of items that
-age of the audience meet personal and community needs
-educational background of the audience -garments -household items -safety equipme-
-cultural background of the audience nts
2.What is the importance of producing the items
locally?
-to save money
-can be a source of income
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3.Which items are required for domestic use (ii) stocking stitch
-baskets
-lengths of string
-door mats
-wooden spoons
-clay pots
(iii) moss stitch
4.State any three skills that are required for producing
items that meet the needs of the community
-creativity
-critical thinking
-problem solving
-decision-making
(iv) rib stitch
5.What is the main source of risks when producing
items that meet the needs of the community?
-equipments used can hurt the body
-some of materials eg. palm leaves can hurt the
body
-some materials may be poisonous eg barks of
some trees
4.Give any two items that are made using garter
6.Explain how the risks can be prevented stitch
-ensuring proper use of equipments -belt
-handling poisonous materials with care -scarf
-baby blanket
7.List down any three marketing skills
-researching (to identify potential customers) 5.Which items are knittened using stocking stitch
-costing -stockings
-displaying -pencil bags
-advertising -cardigans
8.Why is it necessary to make research in marketing 6.List down examples of products of knitting
artifacts? -cell-phone holders
-to find out the likes or dislikes of customers -pencil bags
-to know where particular items are needed -baby suits
-jerseys
-baby coats
ADDITIONAL NOTES -dresses
-hats
TOPIC:Knitting
7.List down any materials for knitting
1.Mention the two basic knitting stitches -cotton wool
-knit stitch
-purl stitch 8.Write any two tools for knitting
-knitting needles
2.What do the following abreviations mean in knitting -tape measure
-a pair of scissors
(i) k -it means knit -sewing needle
(ii) p -it means purl
(iii) c on -it means cast on

(iv) c off -it means cast off

3.Name any two types of knitting stitches
(i) garter stitch

knitting needles
9.Suggest any two things that cauld be used as
knitting needles
-bicycle spokes
-pieces of bamboo
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UNIT 1
ARTISTIC CREATIVITY 11.What is meant by the term 'tempo'
-is the speed at which music moves
TOPIC 1:Movements in artwork
12.Describe any two importance of tempo
1.Define the term 'artistic creativity' -it is a source of unity and variety
-it means having the power to use one's imaginati- -it determines body movements (the faster the
on in art instead of merely copying from what is tempo the vigorous the movements)
already there
13.Mention the three ways of establishing tempo
2.State any two ways of demonstrating artistic -samping the feet
creativity -clapping the hands
-in apiece of hand work -tapping an object
-in a piece of performance
14.Suggest any three artistic activities that can be
3.Explain any two reasons why people and animals controlled by tempo
make movements -drawing
-running away from danger -painting
-looking for food -aerobics
-for recreation
-looking for mates 15.Explain any one importance of combining artistic
-looking for a shelter activities with music
-helps to develop a sense of coordination
4.Write down any four examples of movements of -helps to develop a sense of concentration
various body parts 16.List down any three activities that involve
-stretching arms forward, upwards, and downwar- movement in people
ds -making a hoe handle
-running on the spot -weaving
-jumping -plaiting
-clapping hands above the head -making baskets
-crawling -mat making
5.Describe any three importance of physical
exercises TOPIC 2:Animals and movements
-for adequate growth and health
-for relaxation and enjoyment 1.Which parts of animal bodies make movements?
-to make bodies strong and fit -legs
-they provide social education when playing -trunks
games together -wings
-ears
6.State any two parts of the body which make
movements when singing 2.In which two ways do animals make movements?
-lips -moving body parts without changing position
-cheeks -moving from one place to another
-hands
-head 3.What is imitating?
-it means putting oneself in the position of the
7.In what situations are body movements done animals and pretending we are such animals
-when exercising freely
-when manipulating objects 4.Give any two examples of animals whose
-when producing artifacts movements we can imitate
-when performing artistict activities -a frog
-a cow
8.What is miming? -an elephant
-it is expressing an idea or concept by actions or -a chameleon etc.
gestures without speech
5.Define the term 'drawing'
9.Name any one artistic activity where miming is -Drawing is an arrangement or joining of lines
common
-drama 6.Give the three types of lines
-straight lines
10.Describe any two examples of miming -curved lines and -zigzag lines
-sewing a garment on a machine or needle
-knitting 7.How can one simplify the work of drawing?
-pounding -by drawing step-by-step
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7.What common mistake do people make when 8.State any two examples of challenges in
drawing leadership
-concentrating on details first before the whole -resistance to change among the subjects
-conflict of interest among the subjects
8.Why are colours necessary in drawing?
-they enhance communication 9.Explain how challenges of leadership could be
avoided
9.What are the uses of the following colours in -practising good leadership skills
drawing
UNIT 3
SELF EXPRESSION
(i) green -used for vegetation or forest reserves
TOPIC 1:Dances that express and communicate
(ii) blue -used for water masses or sky messages
(iii) brown -used for land or soil 1.State any two things that are expressed or
communicated
10.Outline any sources of colours from nature -feelings
-ideas
-flowers -important messages
-plant leaves
-chalk powder 2.Suggest any three ways of communicating and
-charcoals expressing ideas
-bricks -use of language
-soot -dances
-groundnuts (overrosted) -songs
-maize (overrosted) -gestures
-bixa seeds (used directly when fresh) -stories
-curry tubes (crushed) -drawings
UNIT 2 3State any three occasions during which songs
LEADERSHIP ROLES and dances are performed
-weddings
TOPIC 1:Types of leaders and their roles -initiation ceremonies
-funeral ceremonies
1.Mention the three styles of leadership -installation of chiefs
-democracy -social gatherings
-absolutism/despotism/dictatorship/autocracy -religious gatherings
-laissez faire -political rallies
2.Describe democratic style of leadership 4.List down any four examples of messages that
-is a style of leadership where the majority rules are communicated during different occasions
-HIV/AIDS
3.Describe dictatorship style of leadership -gender
-is a style of leadership where only the leader's voice -deforestation
counts -human rights
4.Describe laissez faire style of leadership NB:Sometimes dances are performed for entertai-
-is a style of leadership where everyone does what nment and healing
they want
5.Name any two examples of dances that are
5.Explain any one quality of a good leader performed for healing
-He/she depends and trust the people he/she works -vimbuza
with -malombo
-He/she delegates various tasks
6.Name any one dance that is performed for
6.What is the importance of delegation? entertainment
-it promotes a sense of collective responsibility -mganda
7.Outline any two examples of successes of leadership
-mobilising the society to take part in development
-resolving conflicts amicably
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8.List down materials for making wall hangings
TOPIC 2: Wall charts -wood
-pieces of cloth
-embroidery materials
1.State any one use of wall charts -papers of different colours
-to communicate messages -bamboo
-strings or ropes
2.List any three examples of messages that can be -writing materials
communicated on wall charts -paint /lacal paint
-HIV/AIDS -glue
-land degradetion -sewing materials
-gender
-human rights 9.State any two ways of making wall charts and
-child labour etc. wall hangings
-using decorative stitches
3.List down any five materials that can be used for -using applique
making wall charts -nsima paste -using embroidery knitting
-chart papers -porridge -using drawing and painting
-cards -ropes/strings -using collage
-sticks -papers from wrappers
-cartons TOPIC 3:Story-telling pictures

See an example of a wall chart 1.What means of communication is commonly

used in cartoons?
-story telling pictures

2.What is meant by 'role playing'

-it is the dramatisation of a situation

3.Explain any one importance of role playing

-it makes the issues realistic and more
TISAMALE meaningful

UNIT 4:Collaborative sports and games

4.What is the main use of wall charts 1.State any three reasons for playing sports and
-wall charts are educational (are uesd to educate) games
-for fun
5.What are wall hangings? -for enjoyment
-wall hangings are art crafts which are put on a wall -to promote unity
-for socialization
6.Describe the main use of wall hangings -to promote good health
-Wall hangings are used for decoration
-They are used to communicate messages 2.What are the two types of sports and games?
-individual sports
7.Write any two examples of wall hangings -team sports
-pieces of cloth
-sack 3.What are individual sports?
-mat -are sports and games that are played by one
-knitting with embroiderly player at a time
-drawings
-paintings 4.List down any three examples of individual
-applique sports
-macrame -golf
See examples of wall hangings -chess
-table tennis
-swimming
-bawo

5.What are team sports?

-these are sports and games played by more
than one player at a time

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6.Give any three examples of team sports 13.What name is given to officials in basketball?
-football -umpires (they are two)
-volleyball
-rugby NETBALL
-hand ball
1.How many players make a netball team?
FOOTBALL -7 players
7.How many players make a football team?
-11 players 2.How long does a netball game last?
-it lasts for 1 hour (15 minutes each quartet)
1.How many players take part in a football game?
22 players (11 each side) 3.Name officials officiating netball
-umpire
2.Identify positions in football game
-strikers 4.State any two skills used in netball
-midfielders -throwing
-defenders -catching
-goal keepers -shooting
-passing
3.Name officials in football -dodging
-one referee
-two assistant referees OTHER GAMES

4.What is the main duty of officials in sports and 1.List down any three examples of ball games
games? -foot ball
-to ensure that the rules of the game are observed -netball
-basketball
5.How long does a football game last? -volleyball
-90 minutes (45 each half) -field hockey
-pool
6.List down any four skills used in football -golf
-dribbling -cricket (baseball)
-shooting -hand ball
-ball controlling -rugby
-passing -hakafote
-kicking -lawn tennis
-heading -squash
-goal keeping
2.Give any two examples of games that use ropes
7.What do the following cards mean in a football or strings
game? -skipping individually
-skipping in pairs
(i) red card -used to suspend a player -skipping in groups
(ii) yellow card -used to warn a player
3.Write any four materials for making ropes
8.What resources are needed for a game of football -banana leaves
-a playing field measuring 100m by 50m -tree fibre or tree bark
-sports attire -sisal fibre
-a ball -rubbed animal skin
-a whistle -stripped tyres
-palm leaves
BASKETBALL
1.How many players make a basketball team? 4.Suggest the two ways of making ropes
-7 players -twisting
-plaiting
2.How many players participate in a game of
basketball 5.Name any two examples of throwing games
-14 players (7 each side) -javelin
-discus
3.How long does a basketball game last? -shot
-it lasts for 1 hour (4 quarters 15minutes each)

4.List down any three skills used in basketball

-dodging -dribbling -shooting
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6.Describe a javelin 16.What are the two sources of risks in sewing?
-a javelin is a bar with one pointed end (a spear) -sewing needles (piecing the finger/body)
-sewing thread (cuting the finger if pulled
tightly)
17.Describe any safety practices in sewing
javelin -using a thimble when sewing to avoid pricking
the finger
7.Name any three skills used in throwing javelin -avoid pulling the needle towards a person
-approach (run up) -keeping needles safe if not in use
-carriage -using the thread properly
-gripping
-release 18.Suggest any two sources of risks in carving
-retrieve -tools such as knives, adze and hammers can
hurt if not properly used
8.What resources are used in throwing javelin?
-a spear with a pointed end 19.Write any two ways of avoiding risks in
-a ground with marked lines carving
-handling tools with care
9.What are the three types of jumping games? -storing the tools safely when not in use
-high jump -sharpening the tools away from the body
-long jump
-tripple jump 20.Identify any one source of risks in weaving
-materials such as palm leaves, bamboo etc
10.State any two skills used in jumping
-approach (run up) 21.How can the risks in weaving be avoided?
-take-off -handling materials with care
-landing
22,Describe any source of risk in knitting
11.Outline any two resources required in jumping -sharp knitting needles
-a pit filled sand or saw dust
-two poles with a cross bar or a string for high 23.How can the risk in knitting be avoided?
jump -handling the knitting needles with care
-a thick mattress for advanced jumping hieghts
24.What are the common risks in dancing?
12.What are the three examples of track events -muscle pains and muscle cramps
-100 race
-relay race 25.Write any two safe practises in dancing
-cross country -ensuring enough training
-practice carefully
13.Name the officials who officiate athletics
-the starter 26.Outline the two sources of risks in singing
-field marshal -using wrong pitch can strain the vocal chord
-track judge -singing on top of the voice
14.List down any four sources of risks in sporting 27.Give two safe practices in singing
activities -using pitches appropriately
-sporting fields -sipping water at a time to soften vocal chords
-sporting equipments
-dangerous play (body interference) UNIT 4
-lack of proper warm-up and cool down ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE
Refer to page 1 TOPIC 1:Personal and general space
15.Describe any two ways of dealing with risks in 1.What is space?
sports and games -space refers to the area being used
-checking fields for any risk before the game
-using equipments that are in good condition 2.Define the term 'personal space'
-using equipments that are suitable for the game -personal space is the space in which an
-warming up properly before the game individual oparates
-observing the rules of the game
3.What is another name for personal space?
-kinesphere
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4.Explain how you would create personal space 3.Define the term carving
-personal space can be created by stretching or -carving is the removal of unwanted material from
swinging the arms around ones body to ensure an object so as to come up with a desired shape
that you do not touch anything or anybody
4.What materials are used for carving?
5.Write any one importance of personal space -wood
-it helps to avoid colliding with others -soap stone
-it helps to do the activities freely -varnish

6.What is general space? 5.Identify the tools for carving curios

-general space refers to the space in which a -adzes
number of people operate -knives
-sand paper
7.List down the four components of general space -chisels
-levels -gouges
-extensions -vices
-floor pathways
-air patterns 6.List down any three items that are produced
through carving
8.Define the following terms -wooden spoons
-cooking sticks
(i) levels -motar and pestles
-refers to how close to the floor or how far away -drums
from the floor we are as we move -walking sticks
(for example the ball is kept low or sent high) -candle holder
-salt shaker
(ii) extensions
-refers to amount of space a movement pattern 7.How are garments made
uses -garments are made through sewing
(for example in long jump, there may be long
or short movements) 8.Define the following terms as used in sewing

(iii) floor pathways (i) fasten on

-refers to how people move on the floor -it means making the first stitch firm

(iv) air patterns (ii) fasten off

-refers to aerial directions - means making the last stitch firm
(for example in netball and javelin games the
ball or the javelin moves in space) 9.Why is it advisable not to use knots when fastening
on and off?
9.Give any two examples of activities which cover -because the knots cause tiny lumps when pressing
distance -knots tear materials
-long jump -knots may come undone
-athletics
-throwing games eg.javelin, discus or shot Refer to page 16 for types of stitches and page 17
for sewing equipments
10.List down any three activities that need space
but do not cover distance TOPIC 3:Cultural activities
-arm wrestling
-stretching 1.Mention any three examples of cultural activities
-sewing -wedding ceremonies
-carving -initiation ceremonies
-singing and dance
TOPIC 2:Artistic items 2.Explain any one importance of performing
cultural activities.
1.Name any two artistic items that meet the needs of -they reflect the culture to which one belongs
the school and the community
-garments 3.Why are singing and dancing important?
-curios -because they help to preserve culture
-woven items
4.Explain the three ways of composing songs
2.What are curios? -writing rhythms first followed by melody and
-are items made through carving other necessities such as dynamics and tempo
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-composing a new tune and words 2.Define the following terms
-using an already existing tune and improvise
the words (i) realia
-improvising a tune to already existing words -are objects that are used directly for teaching
learning in their original form
NB:Composing requires a lot of creativity
(ii) model
UNIT 5 -is a recognisable represantation of something
IMPROVISATION real
TOPIC 1:Use of locally available resources 3.What is the importance of realia?
-they give exact impression of what is being seen
1.Define the term improvisation or discussed
-is using something to replace what is not
available 4.Describe any three characteristics of good learning
resources
2.Give two examples of improvisation? -big enough for everyone to see
-using a razor blade for a pair of scissors -attractive
-using a sack cloth for an animal skin -simple
-accurate
3.What is the key element of improvisation? -clean
-using locally available resources instead of
depending on commercially-produced resources 5.Where can learning resources be displayed in the
alone classroom?
-on the walls
4.What are locally available resources? -on tables
-are things we find around us or in our environ- -display boards
ment -on the floor
-suspended using strings
5.What does abbreviation TALULAR stand for?
-Teaching And Learning Using Locally Available 6.Name any materials usedto display learning
Resources resources
-strings
6.List down any three examples of locally available -pegs
resources that can not be improvised -display boards
-people -sellotape
-experiences -safety pins
-time -
-personal knoledge
-skills 7.Suggest any two storage facilities for learning
-talents resources
-culture -cartons
-art -wooden boxes
-proverbs -tins
-language -envelopes
-portfolios
7.Explain any one key aim of TALULAR
-to assist making teaching and learning more UNIT 6
effective TEAMWORK
8.How does TALULAR make teaching more TOPIC 1:Materials for artwork
effective?
-by introducing cost-effective classroom technol- 1.Explain any two importance of teamwork
ogies -it promotes unity and cooperation among people
-making the educational system more sustaitana- -helps people exchange knowledge and skills
ble -it makes work easier
TOPIC 2:Learning resources 2.Identify any three examples of artwork
-drawn items
1.Why is it necessary that learners should facilitate -woven items
the production of teaching resources -carved items
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3.Define carving -tree trunk
-carving is the removal of unwanted materials from
an object so as to come up with a desired shape 13.Through which process is the item in 11 above
made?
4.List down any two materials for carving -carving
-wood
-soap stone 14.What environmental problem is caused by the
production of the item in 11 above?
5.What tools are used in carving? -deforestation
-adzes
-knives 15.Explain how the problem in 14 above cauld be
-scrapers minimised
-gauges -planting more trees to replace those cut down
-chisels
-mallets Study the figure below and answer the questions
that follow
6.What is weaving?
-weaving is the interlocking of warps and wefts to
produce fabrics, mats or baskets

7.Define the following terms

16.Name the artistic item above
(i) warps -winnower
-are vertical stripes
17.Mention any two materials used for making
(ii) wefts the item above
-are horizontal stripes -bamboo
-cane
8.Mention any two materials used for weaving -reed
-bamboo 18.How is the item in 16 above produced?
-palm leaves -through weaving
-cane 19.List down any four products of weaving
-reed -baskets
-winnowers
9.State any two materials used for drawing -fishing traps
-sheets of paper -wall hangings
-fabric -dolls
-sacks -hats
-pencils -fabrics
-ink pens -mats
-crayons -
-paints TOPIC 2:Collaborative artwork
-markers
1.Outline any two criteria for successful
10.Define proportion as used in drawing teamwork
-proportion is the relative size of an object in -members must not be selfish
relation to other things around it -respecting each other's views
Study the figure below and answer the questions that -accomodating each other
follow -respecting each other
UNIT 7
MULTICULTURAL VALUES
TOPIC 1:Multicultural dances
1.List down any four occasions during which
traditional dances are performed
-weddings
-initiation ceremonies
-funeral gatherings
11.Name the artistic item -installation of chiefs
-motar and pestle -political rallies
-rain making ceremonies
12.What material is used to produce the item?
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2.Outline any three examples of messages that are 3.Define the term modelling
communicated during different occasions -modelling is shaping a soft substance into an
-HIV and AIDS article
-gender
-deforestation 4.Why are modelled items kilned (burnt)
-human rights -to make them durable
-environmental degradation -to make them beautiful

3.Name any two traditional dances that are perfo- Study the figure below and answer the questions
rmed by males only that follow
-malipenga
-masewe
-gulewankulu
-ngoma/ingoma
4.Give any one example of a dance performed by
females only
- uyeni
5.Name the item
5.What name is given to mganda group? -clay pot
-boma
6.Describe any two uses of the item in 5 above
6.State any two occasions during which gulewankulu -storing water and other liquids
is performed -bathing
-funerals of people belonging to the cult -cooking
-puberty initiations
-installation of chiefs 7.What differenciate artistic items from one society
to another?
NB:Gulewankulu dance is usually performed at -decorations made on the items
request of village elders -materials used
-type of items commonly made
7.During which occasion is masewe originally perfor- -sizes of the items
med?
-at funerals of chiefs 8.What is meant by the term 'incisions'
8.Describe how masewe is performed -are marks that are put on an item eg. marks made
-it is performed in an acrobatic style to show the on cooking sticks and clay pots
prowess
9.What do the dancers of ingoma symbolise when TOPIC 3:Multicultural performances
dancing
-they symbolise a war scene 1.What must one consider when developing
performances?
10.When is mganda usually performed? -the intended audience
-it is performed during weddings
-it is performed during mass rallies 2.Differenciate between performances from rural
and those from urban setup
11.Which two traditional dances are performed for -performances for rural setting depict traditional
healing? activities such as initiation ceremonies while
-vimbuza those from town setting portray the type of life
-malombo in urban setup

12.Name any two traditional dances that are perform- TOPIC 4:Tempo and dynamics in traditional and
ed for entertainment contemporary music
-mganda
-beni 1.What are dynamics?
-refers to the degree of loudness and softness of
TOPIC 2:Multicultural artistic items sound in a piece of music

1.What are multicultural artistic items? Refer to pages 10 and 12 for more on dynamics
-are artistic items from different cultures
2.Give any two examples of multicultural artistic
items
-modelled items -woven items -carved items
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UNIT 8 UNIT 9
MULTICULTURAL ARTS CRAFTS

TOPIC 1:Songs and dances from other African TOPIC 1:Dyeing of fabrics and fibre
countries
1.What are multicultural arts? 1.Define the following terms
-are activities from different cultures
(i) dye
2.Describe the aims of multicultural arts -a substance used to change the colour of things
-appriciating art wthin one's culture
-understanding art from other cultures (ii) dyeing
3.How important are multicultural arts? -decorating or colouring by dipping in liquid
-help in conserving the cultural arts in one's locality
-help in improving on the production by adapting (iii) fibre
some cultural arts from other cultures -basic raw material used in making yarns

2.Write down similarities of cultural dances among (iv) yarn

African countries -a strand of twisted fibre
-use of drums
-dances and songs (v) fabric
-material made by weaving , kniting or bonding
TOPIC 2:Artistic patterns from other African countries yarns together

1.Which two steps are done in designing patterns? (vi) mordant

-having a visual picture of what one intends to make -material that helps fabrics or fibre to absorb
-studying designs of similar nature dye. or
-material used to fix dye on the fabric or fibre
2.What should a designer do before designing
patterns from other countries? 2.Describe any two importance of dyes
-make a research -dyes make things look bright and attractive
-dyes provide contrast and harmony in colours
3.Identify areas where a designer can make research of fabrics and fibre
on before designing patterns from other countries
-type of clothes the people of country wear 3.Explain the difference between natural dyes and
-the occasions when the clothes are worn artificial dyes
-whether the clothes may be relevant to the design- -natural dyes are dyes made from plants whereas
er's country artificial dyes are made from chemicals

4.Why is it necessary to make adaptations on patterns 4.What are the uses of dyes?
from other countries? -can be used to decorate fabrics
-to make the pattern less alien(less foreign) -can be used to decorate fibre such as sisal,
palm leaves, bwazi and luzi
TOPIC 3:Plays from African stories
5.Give any three examples of articles that are
1.Why are African stories an ideal for creation of made using dyed fibre
plays -hats
-because they are rich in imparting customs and -bags
morals -mats
-they pass a moral lesson -baskets
2.Outline steps to be followed when developing a play
from a story 6.State any three sources of yellow dyes
a.identifying the theme of the story -fruit
b.developing a storyline -flowers eg sunflower
c.identifying the characters in the story -roots eg curry
d.developing scenes for the play
e.casting the play 7.What are the two sources of orange dyes?
-fruits eg curry seeds
3.What does casting involve? -flowers
-it involves sharing roles to the actresses and actors -roots
8.List down any two sources of red dyes
-leaves
-flowers
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9.Write any two sources of green dyes 3.Why is it necessary to study the type of wood
-leaves eg. pumpkin, pawpaw and tomato before carving
-it helps to decide the type of artifact one would
10.What are the two sources of brown dyes? make
-charred nuts -it can helps to avoid using poisonous wood for
-brick powder kitchen utensils
-soils
4.Explain the importance of designing before
11.Suggest any one source of purple dyes carving
-fruit -to ensure perfection in the proportions and main
-flowers eg sweet potato flowers shapes of the object
-roots eg beetroot
5.What does designing involve?
12.Mention the two types of dyes -the right size
-cold water dyes -the length of the object
-hot water dyes -the thickness of the object
13.Describe the following terms 6.Why is it important to plant more trees?
-to ensure sustainability of the carving industry
(i) cold water dyes
-these are dyes that are used in cold water 7.List down any tools used for carving
-adzes
13b. Name any three materials that are suitable for -mallets
cold water dyes -chisels
-cotton -knives
-silk -rasps
-wool -saws
-linen -vices
-sisal
-palm leaves 8.Describe the uses of the following tools when
-bwazi carving
-luzi
(i) rasp
(ii) hot water dyes -it is used for smoothing the surface of the item
-these are dyes that are used in hot water
(the dye and the fibre are boiled together to fix it) (ii) vice
-it is used for holding the wood
14.List down any three examples of mordants
-salt 9.Name any two examples of carved items
-chrome -candle holder
-tin -salt shaker
-alum -mortar and pestle
-copper sulphate -cooking sticks
-paraffin -wooden spoon
-cream of tarter -walking sticks
-acetic acid
15.Describe any two characteristics of good dyes TOPIC 3:Garment construction
-colours should not fade after repeated washing
-colours should not fade in light 1.Why is it advisable to take body measurements
-should not discolour with body sweat before sewing a garment?
-should not come out when used with laundry -to make a fitting garment
materials eg. bleaches
Refer to pages 15 to 17 for details on garment
TOPIC 2:Cavings construction
1.What two materials are used for carving?
-wood
-soapstone
2.What factors must be considered when choosing
a wood for carving?
-hardness
-softness
-thickness -type of wood
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UNIT 10 UNIT 11
CAREER DEVELOPMENT DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE IN
ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES
TOPIC 1:Careers in local arts
TOPIC 1:Gender biases and inequality in dances
1.Mention any two examples of local arts that provide
oppotunities for self emproyment 1.List down any three examples of dances that are
-crafts gender biased
-pottery -chintali
-weaving -malipenga
-music -gulewankulu
-carving -uyeni
2.Describe any two ways of exploring career prospects
that exist in the community 2.Mention any two examples of dances that are
-participating in career awareness activities performed by both males and females
-tchopa
3.What are examples of career awareness activities? -manganje
-career exhibition -ngoma
-education tours
-role modelling 3.What is the importance of dances that performed
-career talks by both males and females?
-work session -they promote gender equality
-occupational information dissemination
4.What is the disadvantage of dances that are
TOPIC 2:Career path development performed by one sex only?
-they are gender biased
1.What is meant by career path development?
-is a process of providing relevant career informati- TOPIC 2:Stereotyped art and craft activities
on and experiences to an individual
1.Define the term 'stereotype'
2.What are the two groups of career? -is having a fixed idea about aparticular person
-formal employment (white collar) which is not true in reality
-informal employment (blue collar)
2.Give any two examples of crafts that are stereo-
3.What does the term 'job shadowing' mean? typed
-it is an unpaid experience where a learner follows -making hoe handles isfor men
a practitioner for a short period of time to learn -making mortars is for men
about a particular occupation or industry -making clay pots is for women
-knitting is for women
4.Write down the three stages of job shadowing -sewing is for women
-pre-experience activities
-on-site activities TOPIC 3:Plays depicting descrimination and
-post experience activities prejudice

5.Outline the steps in pre-experience activities 1.Define the following terms

-conducting a research through reading books about
the field to be shadowing (i) prejudice
-writing preconceptions and expectations for the job -is the feeling of fear,hate and distrust of people
-preparing questions to ask the practitioner who are different without any reasonable facts

6.What is involved in on-site activities? (ii) discrimination

-observing practical application of what was read -is showing bias or favouritism for specific
-asking the host about their career paths people against the other

7.Desribe the steps in post-experience activities 2.On what basis do people discriminate against
-writing the differences between the expectations one another?
and the realities of the work -sex
-culture
-religion
-language
-colour
-ideology
-disability
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3.Explain any one disadvantage of discrimanation and 8.Describe the uses of the following tools in
prejudice in arts carving
-it leads to lack of appreciation of other people's
talents (i) vice or cramp
-to hold or grip the wood firmly when carving
4.Suggest the importance of plays that tackle issues
of discrimination and prejudice (ii) wood mallet
-they instil values that uplift lives of those discrimin- -for hitting the handle of chisel or gouge to
ated against drive the blade into the wood

UNIT 12 (iii) sand paper or glass paper

MOVEMENTS AND MANIPULATIVE SKILLS -for smoothing

TOPIC 1:African dancing styles 9.Why are carved items decorated?

-to make them look attractive
1.List down any three fearures of African dancing
styles 10.Write down any three ways of decorating
-wriggling of the waist carved items
-stamping of the feet -scorching
-shaking of the body -engraving
-dancing in cycles -paiting
-use of costumes from natural things
11.Define the following terms
2.What does dancing in cycles symbolise?
-it symbolises unity (i) scorching
-it is making patterns on the surface by burning
TOIPIC 2:Manipulative skills in artistic activities slightly with dry heat

1.Give any three examples of manipulative skills in (ii) engraving

physical activities -cutting out pattern designs on the surface of
-throwing carved item
-catching 12.List down any three examples of carved items
-kicking -wooden spoons and cooking sticks (used for
-striking stirring and serving food)
-stools and chairs (used for sitting on)
2.Write any two examples of manipulative skills in -mortars and pestles (for pounding )
arts -canoes and peddles (used for fishing)
-drawing -hoe handles and axe handles (for holding
-carving blades)
-modelling
Modelling
3.What are the two common activities that are done to
improve manipulative skills physical activities? 12.What is modelling?
-circle relay -is shaping a soft substance into an article
-pass-and-crouch relay
13.List down any two materials for modelling
4.Desribe the circle relay -clay soil
-the team forms a circle and the ball is passed round -dough
the circle from 1 - 2 - 3 -4 and so on and when the -plasticine
last person receives the ball he/she runs around the -paper
outside of the circle and begins passing again
14.Define the term papier mache'
5.Describe the pass-and-crouch relay -is the art of sticking pieces of paper together
-the ball is passed by the leader who stands in front with paste or glue to make a model
of the line.The ball is passed back and crouched
down until everyone has been a leader 15.Desribe a mould
-a mould is an object used as a support when
Carving pasting the pieces of paper
6.What is carving?
-is the removal of unwanted material from wood or 16.Give examples of objects that can be used as
soapstone to come up with a desirable shape moulds
-plates -animal curios
7.Suggest the tools that are used when planning -pots
carving. -a pen -a pencil -jug
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17.Suggest any materials that can be used instead of (c) perspective through position(perspective of
glue for pasting contour)
-maize flour porridge -this means that things that are near are placed
-cassava flour porridge in frant of,and lower down the paper than
those far away
Perspective drawing
(d) perspective through texture and detail
18.What is meant by perspective drawing? (textural perspective)
-is the visual or optical effect which gives a sense -this means that an object looks nearer by
of depth,solidity and distance to what is seen. giving it greater textural detail than objects
in the distance
19.When is perspective drawing mostly applied?
-when drawing three dimensional objects (e)perspective through colour(aerial perspective)
-this means that things that are in adistance
20.Describe the five rules of perspective are given paler bluer tones

(a)perspective through parallel lines(linear perspective) TOPIC 3:Idealised images of artistic

-this means that parallel lines receding into the performances presented in pictorial
distance from a spectator appear to get closer form
together
1.Define idealised image
-is an imagination about certain things
CV/VP
eye level 2.What is a good example of idealised image?
-imaginations about heaven

3.Explain the importance of idealised image

-helps people to understand certain ideas which
might be difficult to understand
-it is the backbone of great inventions
-it helps in designing different artifacts
**Define centre of vision(CV)
-is the point at which all the parallel lines seem to 4.Suggest any one way of turning ideas and
meet images into real-life situation
-through mimicking
**What does VP stand for?
-vanishing point 5.What does mimicking involve?
**Define vanishing point -it involves copying or imitating something
-is the farthest point at which a spectator is able to and presenting it in a funny way
see objects being viewed as they recede into the
distance TOPIC 4:Enjoyment in performing artistic
activities
(b) perspective through size (perspective of scale)
-this means that objects of similar size appear to get 1.How do people show enjoyment in performan-
smaller as they recede into the distance ces?
-through body expressions
**Define diminution
-is the apparent diminishing of similar size objects 2.Give one way of showing enjoyment in dances
as they recede into the distanc -the dancing styles

cv/vp 3.What are common ways of identifying

elements of enjoyment in performances?
-facial expressions
-unique body movements

4.Give any examples of unique body movements

used to express enjoyment in physical activitie
s
-dribbling
-running
-throwing
-jumping

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5.Mention any two ways of identifying enjoyment in

music
-use of dynamics
-tempo changes

6.How is enjoyment shown in dancing

-the way one twists the body
7.Suggest how actors and actresses can show enjoym-
ent
-articulation of words
-the way one does movements

8.Outline any two ways how the audience can show a puppet
enjoyment
-jubilating 7.Explain any two similarities between dolls and
-ululating puppets
-imitating -both can be made using similar materials
-clapping hands -both can be used for playing
-both can be dressed
-both can be modified
ADDITIONAL NOTES
8.Outline any two differences between dolls and
TOPIC: Dolls and puppets puppets
-puppets are used to send messages while dolls
1.What are dolls? are for playing
-dolls are representations of human beings -dolls are complete figure whereas puppets may
not always be complete figure (can be the head
2.What is the main use of dolls? only)
-their are used to play with -puppets are usually lighter than dolls
-they can be used as characters in imaginative -puppets may have exaggerated features eg.big
stories ears while dolls are propotional in size
-puppets use fingers for movements while
3.List down any three materials for making dolls dolls do not use anything
-plastic papers -cartons
-clay soil
-pieces of cloth (dolls)
-grass TOPIC :Wall charts and wall hangings
1.Explain any two similarities between
wall charts and wall hangings
-both are hang on walls
-similar materials are used in making them
-both can be decorated by painting or colouring
dolls 2.What are the differences between wall charts
and wall hangings?
-wall charts are mostly used for education while
4.What are puppets? wall hangings are for decoration
-puppets are representation of human beings as well -wall charts are put in the classrooms whereas
as animals wall hangings are put in the homes
-wall charts are made from papers while wall
5What are uses of puppets? hangings can be made from knitting wool
-they are used for plays
-they are used for sending important messages 3.Why should wall charts be big enough?
-for easy reading
6.Outline any three examples of occasions during -to attract readers
which puppets can be used to pass messages -to accomodate important information
-world Aids day
-world population day
-agricultural shows
-education days

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