Art Integration Lesson Plan Template

Samantha Kraham
Art Integration Lesson Plan Template
LTC 4240: Art for Children

Lesson Title & Big Idea*: Painting Monet: Finding Inspiration through Nature and Reflection
Lesson Overview/Summary*: (This is like an abstract of the structure and procedures section)
I wanted to introduce Claude Monet to students in a fun and interactive way. Monet is famous for
his beautiful landscapes that make you feel one with nature. We will incorporate multiple subjects
through some history of Monet, some literature through reading a story based off of Monet and
writing a debrief, and through creating a Monet inspired piece of artwork. Throughout this twoday lesson, I am hoping that students will enjoy hearing Monets story, celebrate art in a way they
have never before, appreciate the relationship between their inspiration and their creation, and
find their identity in their artwork.
Key Concepts for each area (1-2 each): What you want the
students to know.*
1. Visual Art: Students have an understanding of Monets
artwork and what his concepts are. Students have an
understanding of water color and incorporating things found in
nature into artwork. Students use new art techniques: crayon
resist, watercolors, using tape to create a barrier, using things
found in nature to add to portrait.
2. Literacy: As a class, we will begin with a story, The Magical
Garden of Claude Monet. After reading this story, students will
have a basic understanding of what Monets style was. After
completing the artwork, we will write a debriefing paper. The
paper will have students explain what inspired them to paint
the scene that they did choose. This will be good practice for
students. Since they are in second grade, I want them to be
able to practice writing about emotions and personal things.
3. History: Students will have an understanding of the life of
Claude Monet. They will gain a brief history of his life growing
up, his opinions on art, where he finds his inspiration, and
other fun facts. I hope that learning about Monet will inspire

Essential Questions

Grade Level*: 2nd-3rd

Class Periods Required:
(please circle one)
1

(1-2)*:

1. How has the impressionist movement inspired your

artwork?
2. What relationships can be formed with nature and how
do they differ from person to person?

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students.
Lesson Objectives/Goals: (Excellent resource at http://www.teachervision.fen.com/curriculum-planning/new-teacher/48345.html?for_printing=1&detoured=1): What
you want the students to do. *
1. Visual Art: The students will be able to enjoy working with new materials in new places to express themselves.
2. Literacy: The students will gain practice with personal writing and reflection.
3. History: The students will be able to appreciate Claude Monet and the Impressionist movement.

Grade Level Expectations (GLEs)

(3-4)
(http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/GLE/)

1. Visual Art: Strand 1 VA: Landscape: create an original scape.

2. Literacy: SE 1 level 2: Express a variety of feelings.
3. History: CD 7 level 3: Identify and apply the steps to setting shortterm and long-term, personal, and educational goals.

Content Areas Integrated*:

1. Visual Art (Inspiration Artist: Claude Monet)
Painting: Monets artwork
What is a landscape? What does that include?
Art Materials: Using different techniques in art
watercolors, crayon resist, tape, things from nature!
2. Literacy
Inspiration: The Magical Garden of Claude Monet by
Laurence Anholt. Students will be inspired about Monet
and his artwork through reading this story.
Writing: Students will dive deep into their minds to write
about what inspired them to paint the specific scene

Instructional Strategies (Teachers approach to helping students

achieve learning)
I think it is important to approach this lesson in a way that
makes students inspired! Overall, students will gain
knowledge over Claude Monet. They will also be gaining
practice in writing about their personal thoughts and feelings.
In order to help students keep an open mind, I want to use
the book to get students excited to dive deeper into the life
of Monet. Then, I want to share some ideals that Monet lived
by to show them a little bit of a personal side of him.

Lesson Structure & Procedure(s) Sequence of events of the lesson

elements. (The before, during, and after the lesson, e.g.
Engagement/Opening, Procedures, Guided Practice, Conclusion ,please be
very specific, walk me through step by step of the What of what is
happening with a rationale as to WHY you are doing this):

Day one:
1. I will begin with a Visual Thinking Strategy using Monet
artwork. I will put the painting The Japanese Footbridge on
the smartboard and ask students to share what they see/feel.
After students share, I will tell them the name of this piece of
artwork and who it was created by,
2. To introduce Monet, I will read Laurence Anholts The
Magical Garden of Claude Monet. I want to use this story to

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they chose.
3. History:
Monet: Students will learn about Claude Monet through
the story and a PowerPoint that I put together for them.
Impressionism: Through Monet, students will learn about
the Impressionist movement.

get students excited for the lesson. The book gives nice
overviews of Monets later works.
3. After the book, I want to ask students to share things that
they loved in the story. Some artworks appear in the story, so
I want students to tell me which ones they liked and why.
4. We will then learn more about the history of Claude Monet.
I will share a PowerPoint that includes a good overview of
Monets life as well as the Impressionism movement. I want
students to learn about not only Monets life, but what was
occurring in the art world during the period of his life. I will
also share a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=r9O1c6Not6U
5. We will continue to view his artwork and talk about what
intrigues all students.
Day two:
1. We will begin by taking a walk outside. We will look in
the outdoor classroom and other scenery around the
school.
2. Students will find a spot to sit down at and start
painting, thinking, writing.They will be allowed to
bring their iPad outside to take pictures to use for
inspiration.
3. Students will essentially create a painting that
resembles Monets style
4. After they create this piece of artwork, they will do a
reflection.
5. In their reflection, I want them to write about what
made them inspired. What did they see in nature &
connect with? How did it make them feel?
6. These reflective pieces need to give me a peek into
their minds!
7. Debriefing at the end of the lesson. Students share
artwork and how this helped them build a connection
in nature and paint!

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Opening (Gaining Attention, what will you show, or demonstrate)*:
I will gain attention by starting with a Visual Thinking Strategy:
I will show a piece of Monets artwork. The Japanese
Footbridge.
Then I will read a book with students about Monet.
Formative Assessment strategy: (how will you assess while the
learning is happening?)

While learning is taking place, I will be watching to see

students involvement in the discussions and in the
observations. I will be assessing students on their willingness
to take part in this activity. I want them to really find their spot
in nature and connect.

Closure (Reflecting Anticipatory Set, how will student share what they
learned):

I plan to have a debrief with all of my students after they

write their reflection. During this debrief, I want students to
share about their artwork and about how
Summative Assessment strategy*:
The summative assessment will involve me looking at their
papers. Although whatever they are feeling and thinking is
appropriate and relevant, I still want to make sure that they
are taking the activity seriously. I want to assess the way
they elaborated to give me an idea of their thought process.

What student prior knowledge will this lesson require/draw upon? (what do they need to already know)
Students will be able to free write creatively. Students will tap into this knowledge in order to write their reflective piece.
Students will have an understanding of different art materials and using non-conventional tools.
Technology Instructional and/or assistive technology incorporated into the lesson to enhance instruction and student learning
I will be using the smart board to display images of artwork and share a video. Students may bring iPads outside with them to
capture pictures for further inspiration.
How will this lesson allow for/encourage students to solve problems in divergent ways?
Students will be given a lot of freedom in this assignment when it comes to choosing art tools, picking a location, writing about
their own personal experience. Students will need to be able to use problem solving skills in order to come to conclusions and
work on this lesson.
How will you engage students in routinely reflecting on their learning? (How will the students know they have learned something?)
I think this lesson is all about reflecting! Students will reflect after new knowledge is learned (about Monet, impressionism,
etc) and after their own experiences. I think reflecting is always so important, so I am happy to involve it so much in my
lesson. Additionally, I really love reflecting in a group. Sometimes other students mention things that others would have never
thought of!
Differentiated/Accommodations/Modifications/Increase in Rigor To help meet the needs of all learners, learning differences,
cultural and language differences, etc.

Due to the amount of freedom students are given (in terms of what they actually paint and create), I think that this could

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easily be accommodated. Additionally, in order to meet the needs of all students, I may offer assistance when students are
reflecting and writing.
Lesson Resources/References (please be very specific by providing links, authors, titles, etc.):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9O1c6Not6U
Magical Garden of Monet By Laurence Anholt
* Include this information during the Padlet/prezi/ppt presentation.
References
Silverstein, L. B. & Layne, S. (n.d.). Defining arts integration. Retrieved from
http://www.americansforthearts.org/networks/arts_education/publications/special_publications/Defining%20Arts
%20Integration.pdf