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Elementary [1st-5th] Lesson Plan

Jazz

Created on November 10, 2013 by GypsyArt



These are jazz-inspired collage as a culmination of learning about Romare Bearden.


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THE PLAN
1. SWBAT portray objects, subjects, or themes.
2. SWBAT produce artworks using one or more elements of art.
3. SWBAT combine materials in new and inventive ways.

1. Variety of different colored construction paper
2. "Shiny" paper or stickers
3. Scissors
4. Glue sticks
5. Markers

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1. Introduce the artist, Romare Bearden. Give short bio. Define "collage". Display examples of and discuss some of his collage art.
2. Show the video, "Dropping in on Romare Bearden", and discuss.
3. Pass out different colored construction paper, shiny paper scraps/ stickers, scissors, and glue.
Students cut out musical instruments and notes from diff't colored paper, and glue on black construction paper background.

Self-assessment rubric

"Dropping in on Romare Bearden" dvd

3rd- 5th graders did well with this plan.

THE STANDARDS

Visual Arts Standard 1:
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes


[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories
[5-8] Students select media, techniques, and processes; analyze what makes them effective or not effective in communicating ideas; and reflect upon the effectiveness of their choices

Visual Arts Standard 4:
Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures


[K-4] Students demonstrate how history, culture, and the visual arts can influence each other in making and studying works of art

Visual Arts Standard 5:
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others


[K-4] Students describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks

THE FEATURES
Romare Bearden

Contemporary Art

Rhythm/Pattern, Unity/Harmony

Collage

Performing Arts