Hello Fall!. October brings a series of art activities. We are first going to continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by finishing our Aztec Calendars and Mayan Pyramids. Then follows the Red Ribbon Week and Walk Safe Poster Contests. The Doodle for Google Contest is optional. Finally we are going to create our own Halloween Masks. October is going to be fun!
Lessons
Lesson 1-4 / Dates
September 25 – October 27
Essential Question
How do you show a message through Art?
Visual Arts Standards
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
VA.2.H.3.1- Describe connections made between creating with art ideas and creating with information from other content areas.
VA.3.H.3.1- Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.
VA.4.H.3.1-Discuss how analytical skills and thinking strategies are applied to both art production and problem-solving in other content areas.
VA.5.H.3.1-Discuss how skills learned through the analysis and art-making process are used to solve problems in non-art areas.
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Correlated L.A. Standards
LAFS.2.RL.1.3/2.5/3.7, LAFS.2.RI.1.1/1.2/2.5
LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7, LAFS.3.L.3.4.a&d
LAFS.4.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7, LAFS.4.L.3.5c
LAFS.5.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7 LAFS.5.L.3.4a&c
Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)
Artistic Style: Contemporary Art
Content/Meaning: Imaginary
Historical Art / Artist Reference
Visuals & Resources
1. Visuals: Teacher samples
Materials
· White drawing papers 9X12
· Multi-colored papers various sizes
· Pencil
· Ruler
· Scissors
· Glue sticks
· Markers
· Colored Pencils
· Art Stix
Steps
1) Think of an original big idea
2) Choose paper’s orientation
3) Sketch idea paying attention to content, main message, composition, layout, lines and shapes
4) Draw and write big and neatly
5) Do not draw prohibited items
6) Raise hand before coloring
Home Learning
Due Date: October 28
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) read assignment: How to Design a Poster
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing design elements for posters
Art careers related to the unit
Critique
Critique one of the past winning entries
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive
Lesson 1 / Dates
October 23 – October 31
Essential Question
What are techniques and processes in art?
Visual Arts Standards
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, Processes
VA.2.S.1.1- Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes
VA.3.S.1.1- Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks
VA.4.S.1.1-Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art
VA.5.S.1.1-Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork
Correlated L.A. Standards
LAFS.2.RL.1.3/2.5
LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.2
LAFS.4.RL.2.5
LAFS.5.RL.2.5
Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)
Artistic Style: Utilitarian/Functional
Content/Meaning: Common Events
Other: Halloween
Historical Art / Artist Reference
Visuals & Resources
3. Video: n/a
Objectives
1. Create your own mask
3. Show good craftsmanship on at least 80% of the artwork
Materials
· Multi-colored paper 9”X12”
· Scissors
Glue Stick
Hole Puncher
Yarn
Black Sharpie
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Home Learning
Due Date: October 31
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) read assignment: History of Halloween
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing another type of mask
Art careers related to the unit
Critique
Critique one of the finished masks
Enrichment Projects
Create another mask for a family member or a friend
SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive
Values Matter
Value of the Month
Reference: Values Matter
