Practical Work On Production of Pattern JSS2 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA) Lesson Note

Practical Work on Pattern Making

Subject: Creative Arts (Cultural and Creative Arts)

Class: JSS2

Duration: 40 minutes

LESSON OBJECTIVES

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

1. Create their own simple repeat pattern correctly
2. Make a diamond repeat pattern with proper connections
3. Produce a mirror repeat pattern showing symmetry
4. Work neatly and carefully when making patterns
5. Display creativity in choosing shapes and colours for their patterns

MATERIALS NEEDED

• White drawing paper (A4 size) for each pupil
• Pencils and erasers
• Rulers
• Coloured pencils, crayons, or markers
• Sample patterns from previous lesson
• Cardboard for making templates (optional)
• Old newspapers to cover desks
• Teacher’s demonstration board or large paper

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

In the last lesson, pupils learned about the meaning of patterns and the three types: simple repeat, diamond repeat, and mirror repeat. They can identify these patterns when they see them.

LESSON CONTENT

INTRODUCTION (5 minutes)

The teacher starts by quickly reviewing the previous lesson. The teacher holds up three different patterned fabrics or pictures and asks pupils to identify which type of pattern each one shows.

The teacher then announces: “Today, you will not just look at patterns – you will become pattern makers! Each of you will create your own beautiful patterns using the three types we learned about.”

The teacher shows finished examples of student work from previous years (if available) to encourage pupils and show them what is possible. The teacher emphasizes that everyone’s pattern will be unique and special because each person has their own style.

STEP 1: Preparing for Pattern Making (5 minutes)

Getting Ready to Work:

The teacher guides pupils through preparation:

1. Cover your desk with old newspaper if you’re using paints or markers that might stain
2. Arrange your materials neatly – pencils on one side, colours on the other
3. Keep your eraser and ruler within reach
4. Have three sheets of paper ready – one for each type of pattern

Important Tips Before Starting:

The teacher writes these tips on the board and explains each one:

• Plan before you draw: Think about what shape you want to use
• Start with pencil: Draw lightly first, then go over with colour
• Use your ruler: Straight lines make patterns look neat and professional
• Space your designs evenly: Don’t put them too close or too far apart
• Take your time: Good patterns need patience
• If you make a mistake: Just erase gently and try again

The teacher reminds pupils that artists often make several attempts before creating something they’re happy with, so mistakes are normal and okay.

STEP 2: Creating Simple Repeat Pattern (10 minutes)

Demonstration:

The teacher demonstrates on the board while explaining each step clearly:

“I want to make a simple repeat pattern using flowers. Watch how I do it.”

Step-by-step process:

1. Choose your shape or design
   1. Pick something simple: star, flower, heart, circle with dots, triangle, leaf
   2. Don’t choose something too complicated for your first try
2. Draw a light pencil line across your paper
   1. Use your ruler to draw a straight horizontal line
   2. This line is your guide – it keeps everything level
   3. You can erase it later
3. Draw your first shape
   1. Make it a good size – not too tiny, not too huge
   2. Put it on or near the line you drew
   3. Take your time to make it neat
4. Measure the space
   1. Use your finger or ruler to measure the space after your shape
   2. Leave about the same amount of space before you draw the next one
   3. Even spacing makes patterns look professional
5. Repeat your shape
   1. Draw the same shape again, keeping the same size
   2. Make sure it faces the same direction
   3. Keep the same space between each one
6. Continue across the page
   1. Keep repeating until you reach the end of your line
   2. Try to fit at least 5-6 shapes on your line
7. Add more lines (if time permits)
   1. Draw another guide line below the first one
   2. Create another row of your pattern
   3. Make sure shapes in the second row line up with the first row
8. Colour your pattern
   1. Choose colours that look good together
   2. You can make all shapes the same colour, or alternate colours
   3. Colour neatly, staying inside the lines

Variations to try:

The teacher shows pupils they can also make simple repeat with two alternating shapes:

• Star, moon, star, moon, star, moon
• Circle, square, circle, square, circle, square
• Big flower, small flower, big flower, small flower

Practical Work Time:

Pupils now work on their own simple repeat patterns. The teacher moves around the classroom, helping those who need assistance. The teacher praises good work and gently corrects errors.

Common problems the teacher watches for:

• Shapes getting bigger or smaller as pupils continue
• Uneven spacing between shapes
• Shapes tilting in different directions
• Pupils rushing and making messy work

STEP 3: Creating Diamond Repeat Pattern (12 minutes)

Demonstration:

The teacher explains: “Diamond repeat is a bit more challenging because the diamonds must connect with each other. But if you follow the steps carefully, you can do it!”

Step-by-step process:

1. Draw your first diamond
   1. Start in the middle of your paper
   2. Draw a diamond shape (like a square standing on its corner)
   3. Make it about the size of your thumb
   4. Use light pencil strokes first
2. Add diamonds on the sides
   1. Draw another diamond touching the left point of your first diamond
   2. Draw another diamond touching the right point
   3. The corners should meet exactly – no gaps, no overlaps
3. Add diamonds above and below
   1. Draw a diamond touching the top point of your center diamond
   2. Draw a diamond touching the bottom point
   3. Now you have five diamonds making a cross shape
4. Fill in the spaces
   1. Look at the spaces between your diamonds
   2. Add more diamonds to fill these spaces
   3. Each new diamond should touch at least two other diamonds at their corners
5. Continue building outward
   1. Keep adding diamonds, moving outward from the center
   2. Try to cover at least half of your paper with the pattern
   3. Remember: corners should always touch
6. Make your lines darker
   1. Once you’re happy with your diamond network, trace over the pencil lines
   2. Use a pen, marker, or dark crayon
   3. Press firmly to make clear, strong lines
7. Add colour
   1. Choose 2-3 colours for variety
   2. You can colour every other diamond the same colour
   3. Or create a colour pattern: red, blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow
   4. Some diamonds can be left white for contrast

Teacher’s Tips:

• “If your diamonds aren’t perfect, that’s okay – even slightly wobbly diamonds can make nice patterns”
• “Start from the center and work outward – don’t start from the corner of your paper”
• “If you’re finding it difficult, make bigger diamonds first – they’re easier to connect”

Practical Work Time:

Pupils work on their diamond repeat patterns. This is the most challenging pattern, so the teacher pays extra attention to pupils who are struggling. The teacher might help some pupils by marking dots where the diamond corners should go.

STEP 4: Creating Mirror Repeat Pattern (8 minutes)

Demonstration:

The teacher says: “For mirror repeat, imagine your paper has an invisible mirror in the middle. Whatever you draw on one side must appear on the other side, but facing the opposite way.”

Step-by-step process:

1. Fold your paper in half vertically
   1. Bring the right edge to meet the left edge
   2. Press down firmly on the fold to make a clear crease
   3. Open the paper back up – you now have a center line
2. Or draw a center line
   1. If you don’t want to fold, use your ruler
   2. Draw a light vertical line right down the middle of your paper
   3. This line divides your paper into left and right halves
3. Draw on one side first
   1. Choose the left side or right side – doesn’t matter which
   2. Draw your design on that side only
   3. Stay away from the center line (leave a little space)
   4. You can draw anything: a tree, a flower, a bird, a house, geometric shapes
4. Create the mirror image
   1. Now look at what you drew
   2. Draw the exact same thing on the other side
   3. But make it face the opposite direction
   4. If your flower leans right on the left side, make it lean left on the right side
5. Match everything carefully
   1. The design on both sides should be the same distance from the center line
   2. Both should be the same size
   3. Both should be at the same height (level with each other)
6. Check your work
   1. Fold your paper again on the center line
   2. Hold it up to the light
   3. Can you see both designs matching? If yes, you did well!
7. Add details and colour
   1. Add small details to make your design more interesting
   2. Remember: whatever you add to one side must be added to the other side too
   3. Use the same colours on both sides, or use complementary colours

Alternative Method – The Folding Technique:

The teacher shows another way:

1. Fold paper in half
2. Draw your design on one side while paper is folded
3. Cut along your design (like making paper snowflakes)
4. Open the paper – perfect mirror pattern!

Practical Work Time:

Pupils create their mirror repeat patterns. Many find this easier than diamond repeat. The teacher encourages pupils to be creative with their designs while remembering to mirror everything exactly.

EVALUATION (3 minutes)

The teacher walks around and evaluates each pupil’s work based on:

Questions to ask pupils:

1. Which type of pattern did you find easiest to make? Why?
2. Which one was most challenging for you?
3. Show me your simple repeat pattern – did you keep the spacing even?
4. In your diamond repeat, are the corners touching properly?
5. In your mirror repeat, are both sides really matching?

The teacher also asks pupils to look at their classmates’ work and mention something nice about at least one other person’s patterns.

CONCLUSION

The teacher collects all the completed patterns and displays them on the classroom wall or on a table where everyone can see. The teacher points out particularly good examples:

“Look at Amina’s simple repeat – see how even her spacing is!” “Tunde’s diamond pattern connects perfectly at every corner!” “Blessing made a beautiful mirror repeat with a bird design!”

The teacher reminds pupils: “Every culture in Nigeria has traditional patterns – in our fabrics, our buildings, our crafts. Today, you have created patterns just like our ancestors did. You are continuing our artistic traditions.”

The teacher encourages pupils to notice patterns everywhere they go this week and perhaps try making new patterns at home.