Content Focus: Visual Art–project based

Language Focus: Speaking and writing

Vocabulary Focus: contrast, composition, balance, color

Standards:

• Art & Design
  • A.A.Cr.6.i: Make -Utilize more complex media to express an idea and expand knowledge of tools and techniques, with attention to craftsmanship.
  • A.A.R.6.i: Describe – Describe details, subject matter, and the context of an artwork.
• ELA
  • SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing one’s thinking clearly.

Arts Integration: This visual art lesson invites students to reflect on the content they explored during ELA about the ocean’s depths and engage in meaningful discussions about its connection to the art project. Students will combine their knowledge of the ocean with various elements and principles of art and design to create artwork from an outside perspective of a deep-sea diver.

Lesson Objectives:

• Students will discuss and make connections to the components of an artwork
• Students will use a variety of art materials to create one cohesive piece of artwork
• Students will design a balanced and detailed underwater scene that uses contrast

Activities: Small and whole group discussion, visual art-making

Engagement/Introduction: Students will be presented with the teacher example of the art project they will be creating that incorporates components of their ELA curriculum. With their peers, students will discuss what they notice and wonder about the artwork. After small group discussion, the teacher will facilitate a whole-class discussion where students will be invited to share what was discussed with their peers.

Assessment Procedure: Students are assessed on their use of art and design vocabulary when discussing artworks as well the overall craftsmanship of their completed art project. Students are formatively assessed on their level of care when using a variety of art materials during the creation process.

Materials: super heavyweight tagboard, bleeding tissue paper, black acrylic or liquid tempera paint, pencil, black sharpie (fine and ultra fine tip), paintbrush, pencil, colored pencil, scissors, glue stick or bottle

Modifications: Instead of or in addition to small and large group discussion, students could write what they notice and wonder in their art journal. This could be an easier way to check individual student understanding on the ELA content in relation to the art project.

Supporting Documents: Lesson Plan

Contact: Ashlyn O’Brien (obrienashlyn@aasd.k12.wi.us)