Monday, November 28, 2016

Activities for December



December is here!  Happy Holidays!  We are going to use multi media, drawing and painting skills to create personalized holiday cards.  While working on our cards we will be learning about the different way people celebrate the Holidays around the world. Read on for the details...
Lesson 1-3 / Dates
November 28 – December 23

Essential Question
What is the role of greeting cards during the Holiday Season?

V.A. StandardsBig Idea: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.VA.2.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.VA.3.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.VA.4.C.1.1-Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.VA.5.C.1.1-Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

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)
Genre n/a
Artistic Style:   Decorative
Content/Meaning: Imaginary / Common Events

Media/TechniqueDrawing, Collage, Painting
Design Elements: LineShape, Color
Other

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.      Visuals: Teacher samples
3.      Video: Watercolor Holiday Card

Activity
Create a Holiday Card   


Materials

·Watercolor Paper 5 ½” X7 ½ ”
·Red Construction paper 9”X12”
·Pencil Glue sticks
·Black Sharpie
·Watercolor Pencils
·Watercolor Markers
·Glue sticks

Steps
1) Draw a holiday scene on watercolor paper
2) Color using watercolor pencils, markers and a black sharpie
3) Glue the artwork on a folded red paper

Home Learning
Due Date: December 23
1) Learn vocabulary words
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other greeting cards designs

Art careers related to the unit

Critique
Critique the finished cards







 



 
Enrichment Projects
Explore other ways of expressing care through art

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive




Values Matter

Value of the Month


Click HERE to view a video about Fairness
How can you display citizenship during art classes?
Reference: Values Matter