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I. Lesson Number: 4
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Title of Lesson: Patterns of Memory
Duration: 2 class periods, 50 minutes each
II. Lesson Rationale:
It is important for students to discover and discuss their memories. Memories allow for students to
explore their past, while seeing how memories exist and influence their everyday lives.
III. Key Concepts:
- Homes contain memories.
- Home is a state of mind.
IV. Essential Question:
- What memories do homes contain?
- Why is home a state of mind?
V. Lesson Objectives:
- The student will be able to identify patterns and their significance.
- The student will be able to discuss memories that are connected to objects/patterns.
- The student will be able to create a painting that shows a pattern from their homes that contain
memories.
VI. Summative Assessment and Evaluation:
Exemplary
Essential
Patterning
Written
response
Craftsmanship
Painting contains
a well-developed
pattern.
(3.5pts)
Response is
meaningful and
explains the
memory attached
pattern used in
the painting.
(3.5pts)
Painting is
complete and
neatly done.
(3pts)
Painting contains an
under-developed
pattern.
(2pts)
Response doesnt
fully explain the
memory attached to
pattern used in
painting.
(2pts)
Painting is messy or
unfinished.
(2pts)
Poor
Painting contains
no distinguishable
pattern.
(1pt)
Response is
incomplete and
does not explain the
memory attached to
pattern used in
painting.
(1pt)
Painting is
incomplete and
messy/wet.
(1pt)
____ /3.5pts
____ /3.5pts
____ /3pts
Pattern
Design
Concept
Internet access
Image of The Den
Art:21 website
Day 2:
1. Introduction/Motivation:
- Reminder of last class activities.
- Discuss the agenda for the day.
2. Guided Practice:
- Show example of color mixing/painting techniques.
- Show example of how to hang work for art walk at end of class.
3. Independent Practice:
- Students will continue/finish their painting.
- Students will write their explanation of the memory attached to their pattern.
4.
-
Closure:
Students will display their work.
Students will have an art walk/critique.
We will discuss the project as a class.
5.
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Formative Assessment:
Students will finish their paintings.
Students will work well during class time and seek help when needed.
Students will participate in the art walk/critique.
Students will turn in their painting and memory explanation.