Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises the Grade 8 Creative Arts and Sports 2026 November/December Holiday Assignment/Homework with Answers (Marking Scheme). The complete marking scheme is provided in a separate companion document.

  This practical Grade 8 holiday homework combines creative expression, musical understanding, sports knowledge and artistic appreciation to help learners retain skills during the long school break. Through drawing, painting, craft, performance-based scenarios and sports-related revision questions, the November/December holiday assignment reinforces creativity, coordination, problem-solving, teamwork, originality and safe participation. The structured tasks help learners prepare for the next academic year, while parents and teachers can guide appropriate practical activities using safe, locally available or recyclable materials; the PDF download is convenient for printing and independent holiday practice.

  Assignment Structure and Specifications

  • Grade / Level: Grade 8
  • Term / Period: November/December Long Holiday 2026
  • Total Marks: 100 Marks
  • Total Questions / Tasks: 10 main questions, including written, practical and appreciation activities
  • Assessment Layout: Section A: Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports (15 marks); Section B: Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports (70 marks); Section C: Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports (15 marks).

  Topics and Learning Areas Covered

  This holiday assignment thoroughly assesses learners across key strands, sub-strands, and competencies covered throughout the academic year:

  • Section A: Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports
    • Social roles of Creative Arts and Sports in the community.
    • How creative and sporting activities can create employment and help reduce poverty.
    • Elements of a verse.
    • Components of physical fitness associated with sustained running and changing direction quickly.
    • The two staves commonly used in music notation.
  • Section B: Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
    • Drawing and painting: Still-life composition, relative size and position of objects, visual dominance, methods of directing the viewer's attention, and visual relationships within an arrangement.
    • Rhythm and melody: Musical rhythm, melody and their use in creative performance.
    • Middle-distance races and montage: Middle-distance running concepts and montage as a visual-art technique.
    • Melody and descant recorder: Musical melody, recorder-related knowledge and performance skills.
    • Netball: Knowledge and application of netball rules, techniques and gameplay.
    • Fabric decoration and basketry: Decorative techniques, craft skills, material selection and basketry practices.
    • Verse, volleyball and Kenyan folk dance: Verse creation or interpretation, volleyball skills and concepts, and appreciation or performance of Kenyan folk dance.
    • Practical choice activity: Completing a selected creative or sporting task using original ideas, suitable materials and appropriate safety measures.
  • Section C: Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
    • Analysis and appreciation of creative works and performances.
    • Observing and interpreting artistic features and elements.
    • Reflecting on creative choices, performance quality and the value of arts and sports.
  • Practical competencies and responsible participation
    • Originality in drawing, painting, music and craft work.
    • Safe use of locally available and recyclable materials.
    • Fairness, respect, hygiene and responsibility during sporting and creative activities.
    • Following appropriate adult supervision and safety precautions for practical activities, including swimming practice.
• File Size:

  651.88 KB
• Length:

  8 pages
• Category:

  Holiday Assignments
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  Creative Arts & Sports
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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