01/28-01/30 - Textured Practice

Texture Practice

Lesson Objective: SWBAT understand that texture is how something feels or looks like it feels and how to create the look of texture on a 2D surface.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: How to create simulated texture.

I Can Statement: I can create the look of texture on paper.

Teaching Strategy:  I started a conversation about textures and some of the places they could be found. We watch a PowerPoint showing different textures and how when there are many objects (like pebbles) together it creates a texture while each individual pebble has its own texture. I then asked them to get up and walk around the room to feel and find different textures. We then discussed objects that looked like they had a rough texture but were indeed smooth. After discussion I showed them an example of the practice texture they were going to create and modeled how to do it. 

Vocabulary:

Texture

Simulate

Tactile

Materials:

12x18 Drawing paper

Pencil

Instructions:

1. Fold paper in half.

2. Fold in half again.

3. Fold in half one more time and unfold to show 8 different sections.

4. Draw a line across each fold line in order to see each section.

5. Fill each section with a different texture pattern.

6. There should be 8 different patterns.

01/02/13-01/07/13 - Creative Name Design

Creative Name Design

Lesson Objective: SWBAT: Draw the letters of their name using objects to represent each letter.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: Creating the letters of their name using different objects only from a theme to represent each of the letters.

I Can Statement: I can create the letters of my name using themed objects to represent each letter.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - Talk about a persons name and how important that name is to each and every individual. Ask students how it makes them feel when someone mispronounces their name or calls them by another name. Introduce the project showing examples. Ask students what kind of theme is used for each example. Draw examples on the board of different objects to use to draw different letters. Explain the specifications for the project and write them on the board for future reference. Use guided practice to help elicit ideas for different themes. Day 2 - Use guided practice throughout class to ensure project guidelines are being met. Day 3 - Use guided practice to help students finish. Have students stand and show their names to the class and state what theme they used.

Materials:Examples of project
9x12 drawing paper
Scratch paper
Pencil
Colored pencils
Crayons

Instructions:
1. Using scratch paper practice drawing letter designs and letter sizes.
2. After picking out a theme, like art supplies or sports equipment, draw each letter of the name horizontally across the page.
3. Make sure that the letters are either big enough, for short names, or small enough, for long names, to fit across from on side to the opposite side of the page.
4. After drawing each individual letter use colored pencils or crayons to color the letters.
5. Students may design the background or leave it blank.
6. Have students write their last name only on the back of the page.

Modifications: Give more time to finish the project. Do not grade off for make letters too big or small.

01/08/13-01/22/13 - St. Basils Cathedral

St. Basil's Cathedral

Lesson Objective: Students will know the seven lines of art, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zigzag, dotted, and dashed. Students will be able to draw St. Basil's Cathedral using all 7 lines of art.

Essential Skill To Be Mastered: To draw, color, and cut out St. Basil's Cathedral using the 7 lines of art.

I Can Statement: I can create on paper St. Basil's Cathedral making sure to use all 7 lines of art.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - To begin the lesson the students are shown a presentation about each of the seven lines of art. During the presentation I call on someone from the class to identify each type of line that is shown in each slide. They will learn each type of line, zigzag, diagonal, horizontal, vertical, curved, dotted and the definiton of line in art. They will also understand that an implied line is not actually a continuous line that is drawn but one that they eye is able to follow, for example a tree line. After discussing line I will then show them pictures of St. Basil's Cathedral and ask them to identify the different types of lines in pictures of the building. They will learn what St. Basil's Catedral is, it's location, and when it was built. I will then give them a handout they can use to draw the building and give them instructions and write them on the board so they always have a reference to the expectations. I show them examples of student work and model easier ways to draw the building. Day 2 - On day two I give them their drawing paper and a printed copy of the building. Because the students have fears of drawing this building due to it's complexity I make sure to give them constant encouragement and hang examples around the room to show that other 7th graders have actually done the project with great success. Days 3-10 - I use continuous guided practice to make sure students are staying on task and to give encouragement when needed. I also give help when needed to those who are intimidated by the project to help get them started. The instructions are written on the front board to be used as a reference when needed.

Vocabulary:Line
Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Zigzag
Curved
Dotted
Dashed
Proportion
Materials:PowerPoint Presentation
How to draw St. Basil handouts
Pencil
Eraser
Crayons
Colored Pencils and/or Markers
Sharpie
Scissors
Glue
12x18 drawing paper

Instructions:1. Using handouts as a guide draw St. Basil's Cathedral. Try to utilized as much of the paper as possible.
2. Outline completely using a black sharpie.
3. Color using colors that closely resemble the building.
4. After coloring, cut it out so that there is only the building.
5. Using another 12x18 drawing paper, design and color the background, making sure to cover all the white.
6. Glue the building to the background making sure that all the edges are glued down. Wipe off any excess glue.

Modifications: Do not take points off if drawing is too small. Help with tower placement. Give extended time to finish.