Classroom and Reinforcement Activities
These lessons should take three 45-minute classes. Prompts and activities might include Costa’s (and Bloom’s) levels of questioning to assist and engage them in formulating and identifying higher levels of questions. The goal is to support students’ entry into art competitions. By asking higher levels of questions, students deepen their knowledge and create connections to the material being presented.32
Lesson 1: Eye of the Beholder: “Climate Change”
First, the student will be introduced to landscapes and cityscapes (every lesson will spiral week to week).
Week 1
What Elements of art were used to create these? What Principles of art were used to create these? What Components of photography were used to make these? These are the types of questions that will be asked. All student work is research-based, and blended learning will be used throughout the six weeks.
Week 2
They will define visual artwork created in Texas, such as seascapes, railroads, and farmlands. After that, they will compare the different types of landscapes with sketches, creating one of each type. They will then follow up by creating photographs and/or paintings of each with their cellphones. Digital art is included.
Week 3
The students will use a Mind map KWLA. A KWLA chart is a tool for recording the exploration of ideas and learning throughout a lesson or unit. This instructional practice is powerful because it automatically differentiates instruction based on students’ prior knowledge and experiences while guiding the educator’s next steps through students’ natural curiosity. With the addition of the “A” to the traditional KWL chart, students are asked to develop critical thinking skills about applying what they learn.33 Also, they will continue to work on their artwork and research.
Week 4
Third, students will create a Portfolio that summarizes all their work. The process is more important than the product. They will also continue to work on their artwork and research.
Week 5
They will continue working on their artwork, researching, and using blended learning.
Week 6
Then, they will do presentations (with sentence stems that I create) that help with public speaking and building leadership. Students will also do a Gallery Walk. This will allow students to view each other’s artwork and learn to use a Critique sheet to constructively critique their peers' artwork.
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