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Lesson Plan

Instructors name: Cermanski Course/Grade: Visual Arts I
Week of:
October 7-13, 2014
Unit Name
Watercolor Mixed Media Landscapes

Common Core/ NM Content Standards: NMVA1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8

Essential Question(s):
How do I understand color, texture, contrast
and balance to create a strong landscape
painting?
How can I effectively use mixed watercolor
media to paint a landscape?
How can I mix the correct colors in my
landscape?
Connections (prior learning/prior knowledge):
Students are familiar with resists from
science class, and watercolors from
previous art classes.
Other considerations (modifications,
accommodations, acceleration, etc.):
Students who are having trouble with
resist painting will get assistance from me
More advanced students can do a series of
pieces
Resources/Materials

Teacher:, National geographic, nature images
Students: Watercolors, aqua crayon, watercolor
pencils paper, brushes, oil crayon,
Assessment (How will you monitor progress and know students have successfully met outcomes?)
Daily: Daily observations of students working on projects.
This Week: Completion of sketch
Unit: Final painting and participation in critique

Time allotted Lesson activities for instructor and students
TUESDAY 10/7
Learning Target- TSW learn about how to
do a sketch for a vibrant oil resist/mixed
media landscape painting. TSW know this
when his/her sketch is complete.
Do NowCover table with newspaper, get a piece of
paper, get watercolors, oil pastels, a few brushes, and 2
yogurt containers per table.
-Demo how to create background color with watercolor,
details with aqua crayon and watercolor pencils. Discuss
importance of waiting until piece is dry to do details.
-Demo resist and write word on board
-Pick images from Natl geographic or image bin
-Start sketching piece with pencil
(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: one on one check
in on sketching piece
(1B)Closing Activity: What is a resist?
WEDNESDAY 10/8
Learning Target- TSW learn how choose
and paint correct background color. TSW
know this when his/her background is
painted.
Do NowCover table with fabric, get a piece of paper, get
watercolors, oil pastels, and chalk pastel.
-Get sketch approved by me
-Start paintingstart with watercolor background
(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: one on one check
in on painting backgrounds
(1B)Closing Activity: Review importance of painting
background
THURSDAY 10/9
Learning TargetTSW learn how to use
aqua crayon and watercolor pencils to
draw details. TSW know this when his/her
details are done.
Do NowCover table with fabric, get a piece of paper, get
watercolors, oil pastels, and chalk pastel.
--Start to bring in details with aqua crayon and watercolor
pencil
(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: one on one check
in on painting details
(1B)Closing Activity: Student share work
FRIDAY 10/10
Learning Target- TSW learn how to bring a
mixed media painting to completion. TSW
know this when his/her painting is
complete.
Do NowCover table with fabric, get a piece of paper, get
watercolors, oil pastels, and chalk pastel.
--Finish details of painting
(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: one on one check
in on finishing details
(1B)Closing Activity: Student share
MONDAY 10/13
Learning Target- TSW learn how to
participate effectively in a critique. TSW
know this when he/she gives several
strong comments to peers.
Critique!
(1F)Embedded Formative Assessment: participation on
critique
(1B)Closing Activity: Review what you learned from
critique