UNT Lesson Plan Template

Pre-service Teacher: Grade(s): School/Mentor Teacher (if applicable):

Zachary Guynes K-5 (Elementary) Phillips Elementary

Subject area(s): Unit Topic/Theme: Lesson Title: Surrealism Collage

Art
Relevant TEKS:
Creative expression:
(A) integrate ideas drawn
from life experiences to create
original works of art;
(B) create compositions using
the elements of art and
principles of design
Historical and cultural
relevance:
(A) compare content in
artworks for various purposes
such as the role art plays in
reflecting life, expressing
emotions, telling stories, or
documenting history and
traditions
Surrealism
Relevant ELPS:
1.A Use prior knowledge and
experiences to understand
meanings in English
1.H Develop and expand
repertoire of learning strategies
such as reasoning inductively or
deductively, and looking for
patterns in language.
Relevant TX CCRS:
Cross Disciplinary Standards:
A: Intellectual Curiosity
D: Academic Behaviors
-1 Self-monitor learning needs and seek
assistance when needed.
-3 Strive for accuracy and precision.
-4 Persevere to complete and master tasks
E: Work habits
-1 Work Independently

Lesson Objective(s)/Performance Outcomes

The students will learn the art genre of Surrealism.
The students will create a surrealism work of art using a collage of magazine images.
The students will learn how to juxtapose random images to create a surrealist narrative.

Assessment (Description/Criteria)
Students will be assessed based on how well they implement their understanding of the content taught to
them on the day of the lesson.

Materials and Resources

colored construction paper
sharpies
circular cardstock viewfinders
magazines
scissors
glue sticks
 UNT Lesson Plan Template
Management of the Instructional Environment
I will walk around after presenting and make sure the students are following along and help those who are in
need of help.
Technology Integration
PowerPoint, Projector, and YouTube.

Diversity and Equity (Accommodations, Modifications, Adaptations)

I will make the necessary accommodations, and modifications for those students who need special help.

Activities/Procedures
Use the viewfinder to find an ideal landscape or solid background color
Cut it out
Pick 3-4 characters or objects to cut out
Paste the circular landscape background to the construction paper in a centered position
Paste the characters to the circular background to create a narrative

Reflections and Documentation/Evidence of Lesson Effectiveness

Before class I will ask the students if they can remember dreams and if they can make sense of them.
After class I will ask if they might understand dreams better if they look closer at the symbols that they
remember.