George Mason University

POS THOUGHT JOT

The following worksheet is designed for the student teacher to use the Program of
Studies (POS) developed by Fairfax County Public Schools to create lesson plans. Each
Standard should be addressed in each lesson. Shoot for at least 2 relevant
Benchmarks per Standard. An SBI is an acronym for Standards, Benchmarks, and
Indicators.

1st) Write the SBI. Type the standard as stated (largely) in the POS. 2 nd) In your own
words explain how you addressed each Standard specifically in creating your lesson.
Refer to Indicators in the POS for ways to demonstrate student understanding of
Benchmarks. Complete this worksheet and include it with your completed lesson
plan packet documents (At a Glance, FCPS Lesson Plan Form,
PowerPoint/Keynote/Prezi, Exemplar, and Script).

Format example:

K 1.A.1. The student will apply self-awareness and personal experience to explore
concepts of self.

The student will create a self-portrait that shows understanding of his/her

appearance, interests, or concerns.

STANDARD 1 - COMMUNICATE
The student will understand and apply the creative process to develop and
communicate relevant and original ideas.

K 1.A.1. The student will apply self-awareness and personal experiences to explore concepts
of self.

The student will create a self-portrait that shows understanding of his/her appearance in
comparison to that of their friends.

K 1.D The student will recognize the role of presentation in the making and viewing of
artworks.

The student will notice how artwork is prepared for presentation during our gallery walk
and share.

STANDARD 2 - FORMS, METHODS & FUNDAMENTALS

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 The student will understand how artists make purposeful decisions to follow or
break tradition when selecting art forms, choosing methods of representation,
and applying art fundamentals in artworks.

K 2.C.4. Identify, use and combine basic geometric shapes to include circle, square, triangle,
rectangle, oval, and diamond to depict subject matter.

Students will use basic geometric shapes to create the portraits of themselves and a
friend.

K 2.C. 5. Identify and use patterns and textures when representing subjects in artwork.

Students will be guided to create texture during our drawing session, and once again
when they are working on their overpainting.

K 2. C. 8. Identify spatial relationships including left, right, top, bottom, side, center, front, back,
over, and under. (K.9)

Students will be able to recognize spatial relationships while drafting their final painting.

STANDARD 3 - ART MEDIA TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES

The student will understand how artists experiment with materials, develop
excellence through practice, and apply art media techniques and processes to
create meaning in artworks.

K 3. B. 1. Practice a variety of brush strokes including short, long, curved, and straight.

Students will practice different brush strokes during our exploration day, and bring these
techniques with them to the final piece.

K 3. B. 3. Load and wipe paint brush before painting.

Students will learn the correct way to take paint from the palette, to brush, and finally to
the paper.

K 3. B. 4. Practice the three-step painting process to include outline, fill, and overpaint.

As a class we will make our paintings following these three steps.

STANDARD 4 - RESPOND
The student will gain insight into art and artmaking by reflecting on and
responding to artworks through critical and aesthetic discussions.

K 4. B. 2. Recognize size and space in artworks.

Students will see how someone pictured behind you seems smaller.

K 4. B. The student will identify subject matter when responding to artworks.

Students will be asked to point out who they think is the main subject in paintings shown in
class.

STANDARD 5 - CONNECT
The student will understand the connections among art, artists, history, and culture.

K 5. A. 1. Recognize the theme of self in a variety of artworks.

Students will see how different artists have approached portraiture.