Twenty-seventh Assignment for Kindergarten & 1st Grade

The Magic Tree  

Objective: Students will make a paper Magic Tree

Materials: construction paper, scissors, glue, crayons, Book:” Magic Tree”

Procedure: After watching me read “Magic Tree” I will show students how to make a colorful tortoise with construction paper. First they will trace a tortoise body and head. Students will glue paper tiles to reconstruct the wounded tortoise’s shell.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanshipB=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.F.1.2Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.

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

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.2.2Describe 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.H.1.1Discuss how different works of art communicate information about a particular culture.

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

VA.1.C.3.2Distinguish between artwork, utilitarian objects, and objects from nature.

VA.1.F.1.2Identify how classmates solve artistic problems.

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

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

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.