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Elementary [1st-5th] Lesson Plan

Sunset Silhouettes

Created on April 11, 2012 by MsFoushee

Lesson and powerpoint for upper elementary lesson. Uses tissue paper, black construction paper, and sharpies.

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THE PLAN
3 sessions; 45 minutes per session
1. SWBAT identify and create balanced compositions.
2. SWBAT identify and create variety in objects
3. SWBAT create identifiable shapes using outline.
day 1-2
1. tissue paper- warm colors, pre-cut into roughly 4x6" pieces (I had a selection so students could choose)
2. watered down glue
3. old paintbrushes
4. heavy white paper (I used 80lb)
day 2-3
5. sketch paper/pencil
6. scissors
7. glue
8. white crayons
9. black construction paper
10. Sharpies

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day 1
Teacher:
1. Show examples of sunset photography. Describe how photographer used balance & variety in the images.
Students:
1. Choose 3 colors tissue paper (5 min)
2. Tear tissue into pieces. "Paint" the watered-down glue on the white paper and lay tissue on glue. (30 min)
*Finish on day 2
day 2
3. Fold sketch paper into 1/4s. Brainstorm ideas in 1 square. Make sketches of 3 best ideas in other 3 squares. Remember balance & variety. Can't use details on objects, so how do you use just the outline to show what the object is? (10 min)
4. On black paper, use white crayon to draw objects from best sketch.
5. Cut out and glue to tissue-covered paper.
4. Use black Sharpie markers to add any fine details.
Select some student work to hang on board. Have short critique where students describe variety and balance in their work.
This sounds really complicated, but it's not that bad. All my students "got" the balance & variety, and the colors all looked amazing on the final pieces!
THE STANDARDS

Visual Arts Standard 1:
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes


[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

Visual Arts Standard 2:
Using knowledge of structures and functions


[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas

Visual Arts Standard 3:
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas


[K-4] Students explore and understand prospective content for works of art

Visual Arts Standard 5:
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others


[K-4] Students understand there are different responses to specific artworks
THE FEATURES
Photography
Balance, Proportion/Size, Variety
Mixed Media

  • The_smARTteacher 04/15/2012 at 10:29am
    We think you might have forgotten to attach the PowerPoint!


  • mrssuzannemoore 05/01/2013 at 12:10pm
    I've done these but with watercolors. The blended colors are awesome.