participate in a community of artists! (Standard 3. Invent and Discover to Create) Students will experiment with shape in their artwork and recognize that this is one of a number of steps in this specific artmaking experience. Lesson Description (Standard 3. Invent and Discover to The students used pattern and shape in Create) order to create a geometric parade of Students will discover how simple wacky people! elements can be used to create a complex and interesting The students explored Jacob Lawrence’s composition and to tell a story. Parade before creating their artwork. (Standard 4. Relate and Connect to Transfer and Standard 2. Envision and Critique to Reflect)
Geometric Shape Parade!
Grade: 1st Written by: Aubrey K. Martin Pre-Assessment Post Assessment In order to figure out how much the students The Student’s artwork was assessed using 3 already knew about shape and pattern, I main categories: conducted a Pre-Assessment discussion. The questions were focused on what shapes certain Does the student’s artwork tell a objects were. I also drew some shapes on the story? board and the students identified the ones that Has the student incorporated shape they recognized. and pattern in their composition? Do the elements that the student included in their artwork contribute to the story?
In-Progress Reflective Activity
Students will think about a time that they saw a parade or went to a celebration.
What colors did you see?
How were the people in the parade dressed? What shapes did you see? Did you notice any patterns?