Teacher: Melissa Conner Mentor Teacher: Irene Suniga- Lozano Class: Art 2 Date: 10/21/14

Length of Class Period: 50 minutes Topic Day of the Dead Mask

TEKS: 117.53. Art, Level II 2(A)(B), 3(A)(B)
(2) Creative expression/performance. The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media
with appropriate skill. The student is expected to:
(A) formulate multiple solutions to expand personal themes that demonstrate intent;
(B) apply design skills in creating practical applications, clarifying presentations, and defining choices made by
consumers
(3) Historical/cultural heritage. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human
achievement. The student is expected to:
(A) study a selected historical period or style of art;
(B) analyze specific characteristics of artworks in various cultures

3 min Review
The educator will ask students what they already know about Dia de los Muertos to encourage prior
knowledge about the tradition to aid in their understanding of the art work they will create.
5 min Anticipatory Set
Dia de Los Muertos brief history (3 min)
Dia de los Muertos Masks (2 min)
The videos will provide a brief history of the cultural tradition as well as a visual representation of
the expected outcome of the project.

2 min Instructional Objectives

The student will be able to (A) correctly(D) create (B) a mask representing Dia de los Muertos
tradition (C) Cognitive Creating / Psychomotor Creating
The student will (A) demonstrate (B) an appropriate understanding (D) of the various styles of
masks (C). Affective Internalizing
9 min Input and Modeling
Activity 1
The educator will provide an example of a Dia de los Muertos mask as well as the expected finished
product.
Activity 2
The educator will model the initial steps of creating the mask. Creating the masks requires a plastic
mask to act as a form on which to create the mask. Although this is not the only method this is the
method we will use. Strips of plaster cloth will be cut in to smaller strips, then soaks in water, and
applied immediately to the plastic mask form.

Checking Understanding
The educator will check for understanding as the students work on their project. If needed the
educator will help students individually.
30 min Guided Practice
The students will have the remaining class period to work on their individual project.

Independent Practice
The assignment will take place during the class period.

1 min Lesson Closure

The educator will discuss what the students will do next class period. The masks will dry overnight
and the next day students can begin their sketches prior to painting their masks.
Materials: Computer, handouts, plaster cloth, bowls, water, newspaper, scissors, paint, plastic
masks

Accommodations
Students who require accommodations will be given more time to complete the project and further
assistance if needed.
Reflection
The educator will reflect on what should be done differently.