Lesson Plan

Name: Brayden Gill

Grade/Subject: Grade 4 Art
Unit: Claude Monet
Topic: Introduction and Impressionist Bridge Artwork Length of Lesson: 60 min.
Date: Nov 17, 2016
Specific Leaning C4.C Images can be portrayed in varying degrees of realism.
Outcomes
C3.E Art is valued for different reasons; e.g.,aesthetic, economic, symbolic, associative
(P.O.S.)
C5.D Objects can be depicted selectively from a broad range of viewpoints.
C6.A Texture can be represented from a range of different studio techniques.
C8.D Limited colors and materials tighten a composition.
P4.A Feelings and moods can be interpreted visually.
C10.5 Continue to paint, using experimental methods including without a brush.
C10.9 Mix paints to show intensity of color.
Learning
Students will
Objectives
1.Interpret how different paintings by Monet influence feeling or mood
2. Demonstrate an understanding of impressionist art by stating the features in several of Monets
works
3. Use dabbing technique with fingers to represent the different was of representing texture
4. Demonstrate their understanding of impressionist art by creating their own with a style like
Monet
Materials
Smartboard with internet for Prezi
22 sunflower painting printouts
Cardstock Paper
Fingerpaint or regular paint with paint brushes
Painters Tape or Masking Tape
Plastic plate to blend on
Organization: set out scissors for every student, masking tape that is cut in half to be thinner,
paint supplies (brush paint or finger paint) and cardstock paper for every student
Procedure
Introduction
Introduction to Claude Monet on Prezi
Assessment
(15 min.)
Methods
Can be accessed at:
http://prezi.com/blt8f_cm1vf_/?
(formative)
students are
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answering questions
on how different
paintings by Monet
influence feeling or
mood
At some of the paintings ask:
How does this one make you feel?
What is the mood of this one?
How is this piece of art demonstrating impressionism?
Do you like this piece of art? Why or why not?

(formative)
students are
answering questions
on the traits of
impressionist art

Body of Lesson
(40 min.)

Ask students what they think about Impressionism, how do the paintings
make them feel, do they like this style of artwork?
Ask questions about what was learned?

(5 min.)

Have students come to the front and grab supplies

(Here is a collection of demonstration pictures taken from The Crafty Classroom at
http://artsycraftsymom.com/art-appreciation-10-claude-monet-art-projects-forkids/)

Step 1:
Have students make the two horizontal parts of the bridge with the tape
-point out where this is on the Monet art that is already up
-make sure students know that there can be some overhang on the outside
of the paper (will be used to peel off the tape later)

Step 2:
Have students make the vertical columns on the Japanese bridge
-point out where this is on the Monet art that is already up

Step 3:
Have students use finger nail to make sure that the tape is on the paper
completely
-explain the importance of this
-walk around to check that all students have made a tape bridge that is

firmly on the paper

-have students write their name on the back of their papers
Step 4:
Provide students with bright paint colors on their individual paper plates
-explain blending of colors to students
-allow them to blend colors together on their plates

(formative)
students are
demonstrating the
dabbing technique

Step 5.
Using fingers have students dab the paper
-make sure they know that they can also dab the bridge
-students should try to have covered the entire paper
-encourage the use of a variety of different colors

(formative)
students are creating
their own
impressionist style
of art

Step 6:
Have students place art in safe location

Closure (5 min.)

Step 7:
Once 100% sure that the paint has dried students can SLOWLY and
CAREFULLY remove the tape on their artwork
Review Impressionism characteristics:

-a quick glimpse of it
-a lot of color
-outdoor
-bright and vibrant
-looks kind of unfinished
Clean Up Everything with Class
Sponge Activity

Color in sunflower painting by Monet

-Try to use quick dabbing technique in coloring
-Speed coloring
Variation:
Once bridge paper has dried add in details such as lily pads to it

(formative)
students are creating
their own
impressionist style
of art

Resources
Monet Crafts for Kids. The Crafty Classroom. Last accessed November 8, 2016
http://thecraftyclassroom.com/crafts/famous-artist-crafts-for-kids/monet-craft-for-kids/
My Prezi Presentation on Monet. Last accessed November 8, 2016 http://prezi.com/blt8f_cm1vf_/?
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Sunflower Monet Coloring Page. Last accessed November 8, 2016
http://www.supercoloring.com/sites/default/files/styles/coloring_full/public/cif/2009/10/sunflower-by-claude-monetcoloring-page.jpg
Reflection