03/26-04/02 - Name Tower

Name Tower

Lesson Objective: Students will understand the seven lines of art (zig zag, diagonal, horizontal, vertical, curved, dotted and dashed), and how to use them aesthetically in a work of art.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To be able to use the seven different types of line in art to create an original piece of 2-dimensional artwork using the letters of their name.

I Can Statement: I can create a name tower using the 7 lines of art.

Teaching Strategy: I will first ask the students what looks like happens to tall buildings when you are standing at the bottom looking up toward the top of the building, or what happens to objects when they get farther away. They get smaller. They will then see an example of a name tower and I go online and show them different examples of the project. They then have to practice on scratch paper how to draw their name different heights from large to small and letters in different directions. Students do this while I am modeling on the front board how to do it correctly. I will use guided instruction on a daily basis to ensure they are following directions and using proper craftsmanship.

Materials:
12x18 drawing paper
Pencil
Markers
Black sharpie

Instructions:
1. With the paper laying vertical, have students use block letters and draw the letters of their name (first, last, or both) starting at the bottom of the paper. The letters will be large at the bottom and get smaller as they rise to the top of the paper.
2. Make sure that the letters are touching spots to create closed shapes to put line designs in.
3. Use markers to color in each of the letters.
4. In the closed spaces between the letters use a pencil to draw different designs using the 7 lines of art.
5. After all the designs have been drawn go over them with a fine point sharpie.

03/11-03/14 - Classroom Rules

CLASSROOM RULES POSTER

Lesson Objective: SWBAT list and understand the rules of the art classroom and use that understanding to create an original creative poster depicting those rules.

Essential Skill To Be Mastered: To understand the rules and procedures of their art classroom.

I Can Statement: I can design and create a poster showing classroom rules and procedures in the art classroom.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - I start this project by giving each table five minutes and one sheet of writing paper and have the students talk with each other about what they think the rules of the classroom should be and for one student from each table to write those ideas down. After five minutes I then have someone from each table tell the class one of the rules they have written down while I write them on the front board. After all tables have stated a different rule or agreed on a rule that is already written I then suggest rules and write them on the board also. I have someone pass out the poster paper while I show the students an example of the poster they are to create. As I am telling them the instructions I also write those instructions on the front board where they will stay until the project is to be completed so the students always know what their expectations are. Days 2-5 I use guided practice to help ensure the students are following the instructions and to give help and encouragement where it is needed.

Materials:
12x18 poster paper
Pencil
Colored pencils
Crayons
Markers
Rulers

Instructions:
1: Using a pencil and a ruler for straight lines make a border around the entire paper. The border can be designed any way the students want it to be.
2: Make the title of the poster "Classroom Rules".
3: List all of the rules that the class has listed that are written on the board making sure that they are numbered.
4: Students can use the ruler to make lines to write on.
5: Make sure that most of the white paper has been colored, designed or written on.

03/05-03/08 - Pointillism

Pointillism

http://plateauartstudio.blogspot.com/2012_06_01_archive.html

Lesson Objective - SWBAT understand the work of Georges Seurat and how to create a picture using dots of color.

Essential Skill To Be Mastered: To create a picture out of colored dots.

I Can Statement: I can create a picture using with dots of color.

Teaching Strategy: I start this project by asking the students what they think of dots. I then show them pictures of the work of Georges Seurat and introduce them to pointillism. I explain the process of creating one color by using dots of certain colors placed close together to give the illusion of a different color. I show them examples of student work and models how close the dots need to be for the best look. The students compare the different examples and discuss the quality and craftsmanship of each. I use guided practice to make sure students are following instructions and staying on task.

Materials:

9x12 drawing paper

Magazines

Pencil

Markers

Instructions:

1. Find a picture in a magazine to reproduce and cut out.

2. Lightly draw the picture on the drawing paper.

3. Use markers to create dots of color using the colors from the magazine picture.

4. When finished with dots erase all pencil lines.

02/19-02/28 - Color Scheme Painting

Color Scheme Paintings 

Lesson Objective: SWBAT understand the the difference between the color schemes warm, cool, monochromatic, and and analogous, and apply that knowledge to three different paintings.

Essential Skill To Be Mastered: To create 4 different paintings, one using cool colors, one using warm colors, one using analogous colors, and one using a monochromatic color scheme.

I Can Statement: I can create 4 different painting using one different color scheme (warm, cool, analogous, and monochromatic) for each picture.

Lesson Strategy: Day 1 - Talk again about color schemes and the definition (an organizer for color) Call on students to come up and write a different scheme of the 8 different color schemes on the board. Show them different examples of each of the color schemes they will be using to help ensure they use the proper color schemes when painting. Day 2-5 - Question students each to help cement their understanding of the different color schemes. Use guided practice and give one-on-one help to those who need it.

Materials:

Four 9x12 sheets of drawing paper

Tempera paint

Paint brush

Pencil

Water cup

Paper towels

Paint palette

Instructions: 

1. Have students draw 4 similar drawings, on on each paper.

2. Paint each drawing a different color scheme (one each of warm, cool, analogous, and monochromatic).

02/25 - Value Study

Value Study

Lesson Objective: Students will understand value in art and how to make different values of one color.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To be able to create seven different shades of one color.

I Can Statement: I can create seven different varying shades using just one color.

Teaching Strategy: First talk about value and how it is used to create depth in picture. Then show an example of what they will be doing. Then model how to create a consistant darkening value using just one color or a graphite pencil. Then show students how to apply that value to turn a shape into what looks like a 3D picture. Use guided practice to ensure students understand how to go from a white object to a dark object using just 7 darkening values.

Materials:
12x18 drawing paper
Pencil
Colored pencils
Ruler

Instructions:
1. Students will draw 7 of the same shapes on one side of the paper and 7 different shapes on the other side.
2. Number the shapes 1-7.
3. Number 1 will be white (students will not have to color it).
4. Numbers 2 -7 will be a value scale going from the lightest of the color in number 2 and darkening in each consecutive number until number 7 is the darkest.
5. One side students will use a regular pencil and the other side students will use a colored pencil.

02/01-02/08 - High Fives

High Fives

Lesson Objective: SWBAT apply their understanding of shape and texture into making a 3D creation of their hand using paper, glue, and yarn.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: Manipulating material to create their hand using paper, yarn and glue.

I Can Statement: I can create my own hand on paper using yarn and glue.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - To start this project I talk with the students about texture and have them find different items in the room that have texture and then I have them find items that look like they have a texture. I then show the example of the finished product, give out paper and have students trace their own hands, after which I model easier techniques for gluing the yarn and show how close together each strand should be. Days 2-5 - Use guided practice to make sure students are gluing yarn strand close together and to ensure they are following the rest of the guidelines.

Vocabulary:

Texture

Materials:

10x10 poster paper

Pencil

Yarn

Scissors

Glue

Instructions:
1. Trace around hand making sure fingers are spread apart.
2. Cut enough yarn of desired color to fit all the way around the hand line.
3. Apply a strip of glue about 2 inched in length to the hand line.
4. 

01/28-01/30 - Texture Practice

Texture Practice

Lesson Objective: SWBAT understand that texture is how something feels or looks like it feels and how to create the look of texture on a 2D surface.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: How to create simulated texture.

I Can Statement: I can create the look of texture on paper.

Teaching Strategy:  I started a conversation about textures and some of the places they could be found. We watch a PowerPoint showing different textures and how when there are many objects (like pebbles) together it creates a texture while each individual pebble has its own texture. I then asked them to get up and walk around the room to feel and find different textures. We then discussed objects that looked like they had a rough texture but were indeed smooth. After discussion I showed them an example of the practice texture they were going to create and modeled how to do it. 

Vocabulary:

Texture

Simulate

Tactile

Materials:

9x12 Drawing paper

Pencil

Instructions:

1. Fold paper in half.

2. Fold in half again.

3. Fold in half one more time and unfold to show 8 different sections.

4. Draw a line across each fold line in order to see each section.

5. Fill each section with a different texture pattern.

6. There should be 8 different patterns.

01/21-01/23 - Tiled Mosaic

Tiled Mosaic

Lesson Objective - SWBAT to work together as a group to produce one original tiled mosaic.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: Creating original designs on paper to use as a group project in creating on large mosaic.

I can Statement: I can create designed tiles to be used in one large mosaic.

Teaching Strategy: I gave each of the students one sheet of paper and only instructed them to create a design using the entire space on the square. I showed them different designed squares to give them an idea of what I was looking for but that they could not copy anything that I showed them but had to create something original. After the students started designing their squares I started asking questions about mosaics and what they were. I then showed the students online what we were going to create, what it would be used for and that they would not be able to take their tiles home but instead I would use them to create one large mosaic to be used in the upcoming art show. I do not, however tell them that they are to cut up their tiles so our mosaic looks more authentic until after all of them are finished, and I will mount onto backing.

Materials:

5x5 drawing paper

Pencil

Markers

Colored pencils

Large piece of cardboard

Black Paint

Glue

Instructions:

1. Draw a design on square paper with pencil.

2. Color with markers or colored pencils making sure to color entire sheet.

3. Cut into 2-4 pieces.

4. Paint cardboard black and let dry.

5. Glue pieces onto painted cardboard making sure to leave space in between each piece to create a mosaic look.

01/09-01/13 - Name Tower

Name Tower

Lesson Objective: Students will understand the seven lines of art (zig zag, diagonal, horizontal, vertical, curved, dotted and dashed), and how to use them aesthetically in a work of art.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To be able to use the seven different types of line in art to create an original piece of 2-dimensional artwork using the letters of their name.

I Can Statement: I can create a name tower using the 7 lines of art.

Teaching Strategy: I will first ask the students what looks like happens to tall buildings when you are standing at the bottom looking up toward the top of the building, or what happens to objects when they get farther away. They get smaller. They will then see an example of a name tower and I go online and show them different examples of the project. They then have to practice on scratch paper how to draw their name different heights from large to small and letters in different directions. Students do this while I am modeling on the front board how to do it correctly. I will use guided instruction on a daily basis to ensure they are following directions and using proper craftsmanship.

Materials:
12x18 drawing paper
Pencil
Markers
Black sharpie

Instructions:
1. With the paper laying vertical, have students use block letters and draw the letters of their name (first, last, or both) starting at the bottom of the paper. The letters will be large at the bottom and get smaller as they rise to the top of the paper.
2. Make sure that the letters are touching spots to create closed shapes to put line designs in.
3. Use markers to color in each of the letters.
4. In the closed spaces between the letters use a pencil to draw different designs using the 7 lines of art.
5. After all the designs have been drawn go over them with a fine point sharpie.

01/02/13-01/08/13 - Classroom Rules Poster

Classroom Rules Poster

Lesson Objective: SWBAT list and understand the rules of the art classroom and use that understanding to create an original creative poster depicting those rules.

Essential Skill To Be Mastered: To understand the rules and procedures of their art classroom.

I Can Statement: I can design and create a poster showing classroom rules and procedures in the art classroom.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - I start this project by giving each table five minutes and one sheet of writing paper and have the students talk with each other about what they think the rules of the classroom should be and for one student from each table to write those ideas down. After five minutes I then have someone from each table tell the class one of the rules they have written down while I write them on the front board. After all tables have stated a different rule or agreed on a rule that is already written I then suggest rules and write them on the board also. I have someone pass out the poster paper while I show the students an example of the poster they are to create. As I am telling them the instructions I also write those instructions on the front board where they will stay until the project is to be completed so the students always know what their expectations are. Days 2-5 I use guided practice to help ensure the students are following the instructions and to give help and encouragement where it is needed.

Materials:
12x18 poster paper
Pencil
Colored pencils
Crayons
Markers
Rulers

Instructions:
1: Using a pencil and a ruler for straight lines make a border around the entire paper. The border can be designed any way the students want it to be.
2: Make the title of the poster "Classroom Rules".
3: List all of the rules that the class has listed that are written on the board making sure that they are numbered.
4: Students can use the ruler to make lines to write on.
5: Make sure that most of the white paper has been colored, designed or written on.

Value Study - 12/11-12/18

Value Study

Lesson Objective: Students will understand value in art and how to make different values of one color.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To be able to create seven different shades of one color.

I Can Statement: I can create seven different varying shades using just one color.

Teaching Strategy: First talk about value and how it is used to create depth in picture. Then show an example of what they will be doing. Then model how to create a consistant darkening value using just one color or a graphite pencil. Then show students how to apply that value to turn a shape into what looks like a 3D picture. Use guided practice to ensure students understand how to go from a white object to a dark object using just 7 darkening values.

Materials:
12x18 drawing paper
Pencil
Colored pencils
Ruler

Instructions:
1. Students will draw 7 of the same shapes on one side of the paper and 7 different shapes on the other side.
2. Number the shapes 1-7.
3. Number 1 will be white (students will not have to color it).
4. Numbers 2 -7 will be a value scale going from the lightest of the color in number 2 and darkening in each consecutive number until number 7 is the darkest.
5. One side students will use a regular pencil and the other side students will use a colored pencil.

Texture Practiced - 11/16-11/20

Texture Practice

Lesson Objective: Students will know how to create a simulated texture using line.

Essential Skill to be Mastered:  Creating simulated texture on paper.

I Can Statement: I can create the look of texture with the use of line.

Teaching Strategy: I started with a conversation about textures and some of the places they could be found. I then asked them to get up and walk around the room to feel and find different textures. We then discussed objects that looked like they had a rough texture but were indeed smooth. After discussion I showed them an example of the practice texture they were going to create and modeled how to do it. 

Materials:

9x12 drawing paper

Pencil

Instructions:

1.     Holding paper horizontally fold in halve and crease folded edge well. (paper will be 6x9)

2.     Fold again to make it 4.5x6 and crease folded edge well.

3.     Fold one more time to make it 3x4.5 and crease folded edge well.

4.     Open paper to 8 rectangle boxes (4 on top and 4 on bottom).

5.     Draw a line on top of each fold line or crease.

6.     Using a pencil draw a different texture pattern in each of the 8 boxes. (8 different patterns).

     Modifications: Give extended time to finish. Do not grade down if texture design is spaced too far apart

Salted Watercolor Leaf Collage - 10/29-11/06

Salted Watercolor Leaf Collage

Lesson Objective: SWBAT create and paint individual leaves in which they will cut out and use in an overlapping manner to make a collage. Students will understand organic and geometric shapes.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: Creating a painted collage using organic leaf shapes.

I Can Statement: I can create a collage with painted leaf cutouts.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - To begin this project I put together a slide presentation about shape and how it is used in art and society. I had the students list ways in which they thought shapes were used in their own household. We discussed the two different categories of shapes, geometric and organic, and how every shape falls into one or the other category. After discussing shapes and watching the slide presentation I will show them an example of the finished project. They will be given a handout with leaf shapes to use as a drawing tool. I will model how to draw the sections of the leaves and how to use salt in their watercolors. Days 2-5 - There will be step-by-step instructions on the front board for use as a guide. I will use guided practice throughout the project to ensure the project specifications are being me. Students will copy daily notes and will be given a quiz on day 5 about shape.

Vocabulary:
Shape
Organic
Geometric

Materials:
12x18 drawing paper
12x18 black construction paper
Leaf shape handout
Pencil
Black Sharpie
Scissors
Watercolor paint
Salt
Paintbrush
Paper towels

Instructions:
1. Using leaf handout as a guide draw 10 different leaves making some big and some smaller.
2. Make sure to section each leaf out.
3. Paint leaves using fall leaf colors in watercolors.
4. While painting sprinkle small amounts of salt onto wet leaf.
5. After leaves dry outline with black sharpie.
6. Cut leaves out being very careful not to leave any white around the edges.
7. Glue leaves to black construction paper.

Modifications: Give extended time to finish project and one on one help when needed. Do not grade down for small amounts of white around leaves.

Prism Design - 10/22-10/26

Unit Lesson - Line
Prism Design

Lesson Objective: SWBAT name the seven lines of art, zigzag, horizontal, vertical, dotted, curved, dashed, diagonal. Students will also be able to incorporate those 7 types of lines into an original piece of art.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To create an original piece of artwork using the seven lines of art to look like a prism.

I Can Statement: I can create a drawing of a prism using the 7 lines of art.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - I will begin by asking the students to look around the room and tell me what kind of lines they see in the classroom. After discussion students will watch a PowerPoint presentation about the different kinds of line. I will then show them an example of the finished product and explain the instructions. Before I model how to draw a prism I will give students and have them practice drawing different pictures using the seven different kinds of line. Day 2 - I will then model how to draw a prism as they follow along with me and then use guided practice to make sure they are using the correct kinds of line. They will take daily notes from that are written on the board and end with a quiz on Friday.

Vocabulary: 
Prism
Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Curved
Dotted
Dashed
Zigzag

Materials:
9x12 Drawing paper
12x18 Drawing paper
Pencil
Ruler
Colored Pencils
Crayons

Instructions:
1. Using a 9x12 piece of drawing paper have the students draw the seven different kinds of lines in a repeating pattern, drawing each line 3 different times before moving on to the next line. Continue until the page is full.
2. For the prism, use the 12x18 drawing paper and put a dot somewhere not to close to the middle or the edge.
3. Using a ruler students will draw a line from one side of the paper to the other side making sure that the line crosses the dot. The dot will be the point of the prism that all lines will cross.
4. Draw a total of 7 lines across the paper making sure to move the ruler away about 2-3 inches from the previous line. When finished there should be a total of 14 pie shapes that each come to a point were the dot is.
5. In every other pie shape draw a design that represents one of the 7 types of lines. There will be a total of 7 designs, one different in each pie using all 7 types of lines.
6. In the rest of the alternating pie shapes color all 7 just one color.

Modifications: Extend time to finish. Give one on one help with line type designs.

10/15-10/17

Classroom Rules

Lesson Objectives: Students will understand the rules of the art classroom and be able to utilize that knowledge to create a decorative poster listing those rules.

Essential Skills to be Mastered: Creating a framed in poster that shows a list of what students think the rules should be for an art classroom.

I Can Statement: I can create a decorative poster listing what I think the classrooms rules should be.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - Have students get into groups and write, as a group, a list of what they think the rules should be in the art classroom. Have each group stand up and read their list. After discussion tell students the main rules of the classroom. Show an example of the project and discuss craftsmanship and how it effects the grade. Specify rules that have to be on every students poster (do not use the cutter). Use guided practice to help ensure students are following guidelines. Days 2 - 3 - Use guided practice and check spelling.

Materials:

12x18 drawing paper

Pencil

Ruler

Colored pencils

Crayons

Instructions:

1. Draw a boarder around the edge of the paper.

2. Make a title for the poster (example: Art Room Rules).

3. Use ruler to draw straight lines for each rule.

4. Write each rule as a list making sure to check spelling as you go.

5. Color the poster.

6. Make sure that most of the paper is covered.

Modifications: Give extra time to finish. Do not count off for misspelled words. Give one-on-help.

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