Kindergarten and 1st Grade Assignment #22

Picasso/Matisse

Objective: Students will draw a picture in the style (cubism) of Pablo Picasso Materials: paper, pencils, prints

Procedure: After reading about the life and works of Pablo Picasso (and a little Henri Matisse), students will draw a picture in the style (cubism) of Pablo Picasso.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards: VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.1Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual awareness.

VA.K.H.1.2Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.

VA.K.H.2.1Compare selected artworks from various cultures to find differences and similarities.

VA.K.O.1.1Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.

VA.K.S.1.1Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.

VA.K.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination.

VA.K.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.

VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanship

VA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.

VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

VA.1.C.2.2Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.

VA.1.C.3.1Identify vocabulary that is used in both visual art and other contexts.

VA.1.F.3.2Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.1.H.1.2Discuss suitable behavior expected of audience members.

VA.1.H.2.1Compare artworks from different cultures, created over time, to identify differences in style and media.

VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

VA.1.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate ideas about art.

VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.

VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.

VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

VA.1.S.3.4Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Assignment #21

Cut/Glue Tar Beach

Finish Tar Beach

Objective: Students will finish their paintings of Tar Beach by cutting out their “flying selves” and gluing them to their paintings from last week.

Materials: pictures, scissors, glue

Procedure: After reading “Tar Beach” I will show the students how to do the day’s assignment. Students will paint their place, cut out their flying person, and glue.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards: VA.K.C.1.1Create and share personal works of art with others.

VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.2Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.

VA.K.F.3.1Create artwork that communicates an awareness of self as part of the community.

VA.K.H.1.2Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.

VA.K.H.1.3Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.

VA.K.H.3.1Express ideas related to non-art content areas through personal artworks.

VA.K.O.1.1Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.

VA.K.O.2.1Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.

VA.K.O.3.1Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.

VA.K.S.1.1Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.

VA.K.S.1.2Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.

VA.K.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination.

VA.K.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.

VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanship

VA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.

VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

VA.1.C.1.1Create and discuss works of art that convey personal interests.

VA.1.C.1.2Gather clues to help interpret and reflect on works of art.

VA.1.C.2.1Describe visual imagery used to complete artwork.

VA.1.F.1.1Use various art media and real or imaginary choices to create artwork.

VA.1.F.3.2Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.1.H.1.2Discuss suitable behavior expected of audience members.

VA.1.H.1.3Describe ways in which artists use their work to share knowledge and life experiences.

VA.1.O.1.1Identify and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.

VA.1.O.2.1Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

VA.1.O.3.1Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.

VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

VA.1.S.1.3Create works of art to tell a personal story.

VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.

VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.

VA.1.S.3.2Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.

VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

VA.1.S.3.4Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Assignment #20

Tar Beach Places

Paint a Place/ Inspired by Tar Beach

Objective: Students will draw and paint a picture of a place they wish they could fly over and keep just like in the story “Tar Beach.”

Materials: paper, paints, pencils

Procedure: After reading “Tar Beach” I will show the students how to do the day’s assignment. Students will draw a place that they wish they could fly over an keep.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards: VA.K.C.1.1Create and share personal works of art with others.

VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.2Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.

VA.K.F.3.1Create artwork that communicates an awareness of self as part of the community.

VA.K.H.1.2Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.

VA.K.H.1.3Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.

VA.K.H.3.1Express ideas related to non-art content areas through personal artworks.

VA.K.O.1.1Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.

VA.K.O.2.1Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.

VA.K.O.3.1Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.

VA.K.S.1.1Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.

VA.K.S.1.2Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.

VA.K.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination.

VA.K.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.

VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanship

VA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.

VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

VA.1.C.1.1Create and discuss works of art that convey personal interests.

VA.1.C.1.2Gather clues to help interpret and reflect on works of art.

VA.1.C.2.1Describe visual imagery used to complete artwork.

VA.1.F.1.1Use various art media and real or imaginary choices to create artwork.

VA.1.F.3.2Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.1.H.1.2Discuss suitable behavior expected of audience members.

VA.1.H.1.3Describe ways in which artists use their work to share knowledge and life experiences.

VA.1.O.1.1Identify and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.

VA.1.O.2.1Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

VA.1.O.3.1Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.

VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

VA.1.S.1.3Create works of art to tell a personal story.

VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.

VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.

VA.1.S.3.2Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.

VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

VA.1.S.3.4Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Assignment #19

Tar Beach People

Faith Ringgold Video/ Paint Flying Person

Objective: Students will paint a picture of themselves in a “flying position” after watching a video about the life and works of Faith Ringgold.

Materials:  Book: ”Tar Beach,” paper, paint, Tar Beach recreation

Procedure: After reading “Tar Beach” I will show the students how to do the day’s assignment. Students will watch a video about Faith Ringgold. After the video, students will follow me on a step by step process of painting a person flying.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards: VA.K.C.1.1Create and share personal works of art with others.

VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.2Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.

VA.K.F.3.1Create artwork that communicates an awareness of self as part of the community.

VA.K.H.1.2Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.

VA.K.H.1.3Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.

VA.K.H.3.1Express ideas related to non-art content areas through personal artworks.

VA.K.O.1.1Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.

VA.K.O.2.1Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.

VA.K.O.3.1Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.

VA.K.S.1.1Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.

VA.K.S.1.2Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.

VA.K.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination.

VA.K.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.

VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanship

VA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.

VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

VA.1.C.1.1Create and discuss works of art that convey personal interests.

VA.1.C.1.2Gather clues to help interpret and reflect on works of art.

VA.1.C.2.1Describe visual imagery used to complete artwork.

VA.1.F.1.1Use various art media and real or imaginary choices to create artwork.

VA.1.F.3.2Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.1.H.1.2Discuss suitable behavior expected of audience members.

VA.1.H.1.3Describe ways in which artists use their work to share knowledge and life experiences.

VA.1.O.1.1Identify and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.

VA.1.O.2.1Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

VA.1.O.3.1Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.

VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

VA.1.S.1.3Create works of art to tell a personal story.

VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.

VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.

VA.1.S.3.2Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.

VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

VA.1.S.3.4Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Assignment #18

Color Olympics Log

Objective: Students will learn about the logo of the Olympic Games by coloring them.

Materials: Olympic logo xerox

Procedure: After a demonstration/discussion, students will color their own Olympic logo.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards: VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.1Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual VA.K.H.1.2Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.VA.K.H.2.2Explore everyday objects that have been designed and created by artists.VA.K.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination. VA.K.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanshipVA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.VA.1.C.2.2Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.VA.1.C.3.2Distinguish between artwork, utilitarian objects, and objects from nature.VA.1.F.3.2Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.VA.1.H.3.1Identify connections between visual art and other content areas.VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.VA.1.S.3.2Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Assignment #17

Olympic Gold Medals

Objective: Students will make their own Olympic Gold Medal out of clay.

Materials: clay, marker caps, ribbon, gold paint

Procedure: As a class, first we will roll a ball of clay, flatten in, press a marker cap five times in the shape of the Olympic logo.

Assessment: Determined by how the students “stamped” the logo. A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards: VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.1Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual VA.K.H.1.2Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.VA.K.H.2.2Explore everyday objects that have been designed and created by artists.VA.K.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination. VA.K.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanshipVA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.VA.1.C.2.2Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.VA.1.C.3.2Distinguish between artwork, utilitarian objects, and objects from nature.VA.1.F.3.2Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.VA.1.H.3.1Identify connections between visual art and other content areas.VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.VA.1.S.3.2Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.