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Elementary [1st-5th] Lesson Plan

Say It With Pictures

Created on March 28, 2014 by Oherring



This lesson plan will allow students to create sayings using pictures. They will use Tux Paint, a free easy to use drawing program for children.


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THE PLAN
4 sessions; 25 minutes per session

1. SWBAT draw sayings or phrases using Tux Paint.

1. Computer
2. Tux paint installed
3. Printer

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1. Install Tux Paint onto your computer. http://www.tuxpaint.org/ (It's free to do so)

2. Figure out a saying you can create using pictures.(Ask a parent or teacher for help if you need it)
---Example: I Love You

3. Use Tux paint to draw out your saying.

4. Once done either print out your drawings or print a screenshot of your work to hand in to the teacher.

5. Show your pictures/sayings to your classmates to see if they can guess what it says.


This project is similar to playing charades, but with pictures. You can also give the students a list of sayings to do.

THE STANDARDS

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


[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories
[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

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 select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning

THE FEATURES
Shape, Rhythm/Pattern, Color/Value

Digital

English/Language Arts, Technology