Components of Creative Arts and Sports
11 Grade 8 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Components of Creative Arts and Sports, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markMr. Otieno tells his class that Creative Arts and Sports is an integrated learning area rather than three separate subjects. What is the main benefit of teaching these disciplines as one integrated learning area?
A. It allows the school to buy fewer textbooks only
B. It removes the need for practical activities
C. Learners spend less time on examinations
D. Learners develop artistic, performance and physical skills in a connected, holistic way
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1 markA learner is grouping the disciplines studied in Creative Arts and Sports. Which of the following belongs to the Performing Arts component?
A. Pottery
B. Painting
C. Dance
D. Weaving
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1 markWhen identifying the tools of the Performing Arts component, a learner lists several items. Which item does NOT belong to the Performing Arts component?
A. A potter's wheel
B. A microphone
C. A costume
D. A drum
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5 marksA parent asks why the school teaches Creative Arts and Sports as one integrated learning area instead of as separate subjects.
(a) Explain TWO reasons why the disciplines are integrated into one learning area. (4 marks)
(b) State ONE value a learner develops through this learning area. (1 mark)
(5 marks)
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(a) Any two, well explained (2 marks each): saves time and links related skills so learners see connections between art, performance and sport; develops the whole learner (artistic, physical, social and emotional) in a holistic way; allows skills learned in one component to reinforce another (e.g. rhythm in music helps dance and movement). (b) Any one (1 mark): creativity, teamwork/cooperation, discipline, self-expression, respect, perseverance.
Question 5
1 markDuring a Creative Arts and Sports lesson, learners weave a basket, mould a clay pot and carve a wooden spoon. Under which component do all these activities fall?
A. Sports and Physical Education
B. Visual Arts (Art and Craft)
C. Performing Arts
D. Music and Dance
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1 markA Grade 8 class is asked to give an example of how the Visual Arts and Performing Arts components can work together in one school event. Which activity best shows this integration?
A. Weeding the school garden after lunch
B. Painting the backdrop scenery and costumes for a school drama performance
C. Sitting a written spelling test
D. Running a 100 metre sprint on sports day
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1 markA career-day speaker explains that Creative Arts and Sports opens up different job opportunities. Which career is most directly linked to the Sports and Physical Education component?
A. A choir conductor
B. A sculptor
C. A fashion illustrator
D. A professional athletics coach
(1 mark)
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6 marksGrade 8 learners are setting up three activity corners in the Creative Arts and Sports room, one for each component of the learning area.
(a) Name the THREE components of Creative Arts and Sports. (3 marks)
(b) Give ONE example of an activity that could be done at each corner. (3 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) Any three (1 mark each): Performing Arts; Visual Arts (Art and Craft); Sports and Physical Education. (b) One matched example each (1 mark each): Performing Arts - singing/dancing/drama/playing the recorder; Visual Arts - drawing/painting/weaving/moulding/carving; Sports and PE - playing volleyball/athletics/swimming/games.
Question 9
1 markA school buys a bundle of resources: a set of poster colours, a djembe drum, a leotard, and a whistle with cones. When sorting them into the three components of Creative Arts and Sports, which resource is used mainly in the Sports and Physical Education component?
A. The poster colours
B. The whistle with cones
C. The leotard
D. The djembe drum
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5 marksA school wants learners to appreciate how Creative Arts and Sports can lead to future careers.
(a) State THREE careers a learner may pursue from studying Creative Arts and Sports. (3 marks)
(b) For any ONE of the careers you named, explain the main skill it requires. (2 marks)
(5 marks)
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(a) Any three (1 mark each): athlete/sports coach, referee/umpire, artist/painter/sculptor, potter, weaver/craftsperson, fashion/textile designer, musician, dancer, actor, drama director, PE teacher. (b) One career with its matching skill explained (2 marks): e.g. fashion designer - creativity and skill in fabric decoration and drawing; coach - knowledge of game rules and ability to train and motivate a team.
Question 11
1 markA learner argues that drama, music and dance should be grouped together. Which component of Creative Arts and Sports correctly groups these activities?
A. Visual Arts
B. Performing Arts
C. Craft and Design
D. Physical Education
(1 mark)
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