Hello November! During this month we are going to integrate one of the principles of design in our art work: Symmetry. We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own family totem poles. We are also going to work on more poster contests.
Lesson 1-3 /
Dates
November 1 – November
22
Essential
Question
What
is the role of the Visual Arts in Ancient traditions?
V.A. Standards
Big Idea: The Arts reflect and document cultural
trends and historical events
VA.2.H.2.2- Identify objects from
everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.VA.3.H.2.2- Examine artworks and
utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or
community.VA.4.H.2.2-Identify differences
between artworks and utilitarian objects.VA.5.H.2.2-Describe the ways in
which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.
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)
Historical
Art / Artist Reference
Visuals/Resources
1.
Visuals: Teacher samples
Activity
Create
a totem pole inspired figure
Materials
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Drawing Paper 9”X12”
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Brown Construction paper 9”X12”
·
Pencil
·
Sharpie
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Markers
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Scissors
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Glue sticks
Steps
1) Draw a totem
pole figure on half of the white paper
2) Cut and glue
the shapes
3) Use markers
to trace and color shapes
Home
Learning
Due Date: November
22
1) Learn
vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment:
Totem
Pole Art and Design
3) Sketchbook: Practice
drawing other totem pole animals
Art careers
related to the unit
Critique
Critique
one of Carlos Luna’s paintings
Enrichment Projects
Explore
symmetry while creating native American inspired symbols
SDI Projects
Practice
drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive
Values Matter
Value of the Month
Click HERE to view a video about Citizenship
How can you display citizenship during art classes?
