Lesson Plan

Class: 8VIAM

Time: Start: 1:20

Date: 28 April 2015

Finish: 3:00
Key Learning Area: Visual Arts

Lesson Topic: Unreal/ Surreal.

Recent Prior Experience (specific relevant concepts, skills and values the school students have experienced prior to this lesson):
- Students have previously touched on surrealism
- Have prior knowledge of what art movements are (styles)
- Have basic understanding/ comprehension of surrealism terms.
- This will link to previous lesson where students touched on what surrealism is and basic understanding.
Syllabus Outcome(s):
One or two only. Please note the syllabus
reference number AND write out in full.

- 4.6 : selects different materials

and techniques to make
artworks.
- 4.3 makes artworks that
involve some understanding of
the frames.

Indicators of Learning for this lesson:

Behaviours that contribute toward achievement of outcome(s).
Quote syllabus numbers. Must be clear, specific, observable.
Curriculum Content Strands may be used as headings.
By the end of this lesson, the students will:
- Be able to answer the question What is surrealism?
and Who was salvador Dali?
- Be able to confidently identify specific characteristics
of surrealism and a surrealist artwork.
- Demonstrates knowledge of which framework the art
movement is from. (Conceptual).
- Applies acquired knowledge about surrealism in a
practical sense through a replication artwork using
graphite.

Verbal responses from Ss and

engagement of class discussion on
Salvador Dali and his artworks.
Ss complete Surrealism worksheet,
answering all questions based off
powerpoint slides, verbal explanation.
- Observe Ss using practical drawing
skills to ensure they understand
drawing techniques and the concept of
surrealist objects.
- No formal assessment- Sketches in
VAPDS are a record of Ss efforts.

Resources: List resources you used preparing the lesson AND those used in the lesson implementation.

- Smart board (IWB)

- Worksheet
- VAPDS
- Lead Pencils

- Erasers
- Sharpeners
- Power point

Comment [1]: 1.5 I have planned this lesson

based around the prior knowledge of my students.

Assessment:
Strategies which will be used to assess learners
attainment of learning outcomes. Should be linked
to each learning indicator.

Any safety issues to be considered:

- Slippery floors from sink.
- Scissors from cutting out worksheet.
- Other students behaviour whilst using materials/
equipment.

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Comment [2]: 2.3 Here I have used the NSW
BOSTES syllabus.

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Comment [3]: 2.2 organised content in a way
that creates an effective learning environment

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Comment [4]: 4.4 Maintaining the safety of
students.

LESSON SEQUENCE
Lesson Content / Indicators of Learning (What
is Taught):
Note key skills, concepts and values addressed in
each section. Link to your Indicators of Learning.

Timing
(mins)

Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences:

(How it is taught)
Write detailed steps showing what the teacher (T) will do and what
students (Ss) will do.

Resources and Organisation:

INTRODUCTION
5-10min
- T asks Ss to quietly from two lines outside classroom and
Ss will gain an understanding of classroom
once settled enter the room in an wordily manner.
expectations Identifying characteristics of
- T will then assign one S to hand out all materials necessary
Surrealism and analysing artworks by Salvador
whilst other Ss sit and wait quietly at their desks
Dali.
- T then uses eye contact and the raising of one hand to gain
Q/ What are some characteristics of surrealism art?
Ss attention. T then praises compliant behaviour
A/ dream like state, imaginative, subconscious areas of the mind, unrealistic
T will then ask Ss What did you learn in your previous art
Q/ Who was Salvador Dali?
lesson to unpack prior knowledge
A/ Surrealist artist from paris.
will then briefly explain the set tasks for the lesson and the
Q/ What made his artwork The persistence of Memory Surreal?
expectations of Ss as well as the allocated time Ss have for
A/Melting clocks, Face-like object, Tree, Artificial
each task. (Powerpoint presentation, worksheet, Practical
landscape.
Drawing.)
20min
- T will then go through Powerpoint presentation on
Surrealism and Salvador Dali.
- T will get students to read out points on surrealism and
question Ss on their understanding of each point.
- T will then change slide to Salvador Dali and explain that
the students will have to replicate one of his paintings: The
Persistence of Memory in the second half of the double
period.
- T will then praise Ss for their attention and inclusion in the
class discussion before moving on to a worksheet activity.
DEVELOPMENT

-Power point with presentation

already open and ready
- Smart-board
- Whiteboard

Demonstrating an understanding and

confidence with answering the question of
what is surrealism as well as familiarising
themselves with surrealist artists and artwork
analysis.
Q/What is the title of the work and what materials
were used?
A/ The persistence of Memory Salvador Dali, Oil
on canvas.

Worksheet for Ss.

- Powerpoint presentation still
open in an enlarged version so
they can analyse the work.
- Extra pencils and erasers for Ss
who did not bring theirs
- Extra paper for Ss who do
not have their VAPDS

12:05

T hands out worksheets on Surrealism consisting of

Salvador Dalis artworks to Ss.
T explains what is expected of Ss and goes through each
Question with class
T then gives a visual example and demonstration of how to
answer a question
T then asks for an example of how to answer a question
from Ss.
T explains to Ss that answers will be gone through with the

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Comment [6]: 1.5 Visual elements to assist
learners who struggle with reading or verbal
explinations.

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Comment [7]: 3.4 Incorporating ICT
components into my lesson.

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Comment [5]: 3.5 Use of very simple and
straight forward questioning to invovle students
more and build their confidence in class discussions

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Comment [8]: 4.2 Demonstrates my ability to
organise tasks for students and to keep them
involved in the lesson

Q/ What makes this artwork part of the surrealist

movement?
A/ The unrealistic objects, the artificial landscape
(Basic recap of previous discussion)
Q/ In your own words what do you think this
artwork means?
A/ Question is open ended and allows students to
analyse an artwork independently whilst discussing
ideas amongst themselves.

20-30

Practical Drawing
Use of technical drawing skills.

30 min

class to ensure everyone not only completes the work but

has a thorough understanding of the topic.
T sets a time allocation of 10 min for Ss to complete the
work sheet independently with mild guidance as T walks
around the room ensuring students are on task and
understanding of questions.
T then warns Ss of time constraints and allows a final
minute for them to complete the worksheet
T then asks Ss to raise their hand if they would like the
share their answers to Q1,2and so forth with the class.
T constantly praises students for their efforts, and assists
those who incorrectly answererd questions with positive
reinforcement and encouragement.
T then praises entire class for their participation and begins
to instruct students of the next task: Practical Drawing.
T explains that students will need to replicate one of
Salvador Dalis artworks The Persistence Of Memory in
their VAPDS using only lead pencil.
T then gives a visual demonstration of how Ss should
divide their pages in order to gain an understanding of
foreground and background.
T sets the expectations of the task to Ss and allows them to
begin their practical drawing independently.
T walks around the room constantly assisting students and
their understanding of perception and creation of depth in a
drawing as well as ensuring students are on task
T then rewards Ss with Radio time for being productive
and quiet.

CLOSURE
Overall understanding of the topic and a
related artist.
Displays an adequate understanding of Surrealism
and Salvador Dalis artworks, as well as how to use
this knowledge in a practical sense.

10-15

T reminds Ss of how much time they have left and that they should
be finishing off their artworks.
T finalises the practical drawing and asks Ss to label their drawings.
T then assigns one S to collect everyones artworks and place them
in their required location.
T then raises hand to regain the attention of class and praises them
for their immediate compliance.
T then quizzes Ss on their newly acquired knowledge of the topic
and asks Ss to tell T at least three things they have learnt today.
T then hands out merit awards to the top three students for both

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Comment [9]: 5.1 Informal assessment of
the students newly acquired knowledge.

effort, behaviour and contribution to the lesson.

T then allows students to stand quietly behind their chairs as they
wait for the bell .
T then dismisses students by table groups.
12:45

12:50
(add further pages as required).