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Learning Expectations
• 1.1 Use selected tools and materials in a safe manner to create a work of art.
• 1.2 Apply a variety of techniques and processes to produce original works of art that
reflect personal experiences, imagination, and observations.
Level 1
• Identify selected art materials and tools and describe how to use them in a safe manner.
• Use selected techniques and processes to produce an original work of art that reflects
personal experience.
Level 2
• Use selected tools and art materials to create a work of art in a safe manner.
• Use selected techniques and processes to produce an original work of art that reflects
personal experience and imagination.
Level 3
• Choose and explore the use of selected tools and art materials in a safe manner.
• Create a work of art using a variety of techniques and processes that reflect personal
experiences, observations, and imagination.
Magic Paintbrush
Introduce painting techniques with the use of water (not paint) on colored construction paper.
Apply water to the paper with a paintbrush. The water will dry and disappear, like magic. It
doesn’t stain clothing. Look for and avoid scratching holes into the paper. Vocabulary: painting,
dripping, scrubbing, stroke, dab, paintbrush.
Teacher will monitor for correct application of water and use of the paintbrush.
Integration/Linkages
Learning Expectations
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
The students will create a drawing using chalk pastels and pre-cut shapes on black construction
paper. First, discuss and draw a variety of lines and shapes (a line is a dot that goes for a walk,
and a shape is a line that goes for a walk and returns home). Then demonstrate how to trace
around some pre-cut geometric shapes and then how to draw “crazy” shapes. Students will then
create an artwork by tracing around pre-cut shapes and drawing their own "crazy" shapes on
construction paper. The shapes should be completely colored in, as well as the entire
background.
Students will name the types of shapes and colors used in their drawings. Teacher will assess for
accuracy of student responses.
Integration/Linkages
Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.
Learning Expectations
Level 1
• Recognize that some art is created from real subject matter while other art is from the
imagination.
• Recognize that a symbol can convey meaning.
• View an artwork and describe in a story format what s/he sees.
Level 2
• Identify and create real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.
• Identify and use symbols to convey meaning in a work of art.
• Create works of art that illustrate a specified story.
Level 3
The teacher will talk about familiar favorite stories. Read one and ask students to discuss their
favorite parts of the story. The teacher will help the students to recognize the sequence of events
in the story (beginning, middle, and end). Then each student will draw their favorite part of the
story using a black crayon to outline their shapes first and then adding color.
Teacher will assess by asking each student to identify which part of the story he/she has drawn,
and then identify which part of the sequence the drawing represents.
Integration/Linkages
Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
Learning Expectations
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
The teacher will provide portraits from different periods in history. Students will discuss what
they see in the portraits (e.g., hair and clothing styles, media, background, feelings).
Students will be asked to point out differences between the time periods represented.
Integration/Linkages
The student will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work
of others.
Learning Expectations
• 5.1 Understand that there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Integration/Linkages