Angel Oak Elementary: Arts Integration Exemplary Lesson Plan

TITLE OF LESSON: Grade Level(s):

Stained Glass Seasons 2nd

Content Standard(s): Arts Standard(s):

Anchor Standard 1: I can use the elements and
2.E.2 – The student will demonstrate an principles of art to create artwork.
understanding of the daily and seasonal weather
patterns. Anchor Standard 2: I can use different materials,
techniques, and processes to make art.
2-W.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts Anchor Standard 3: I can improve and complete
to examine and convey complex ideas and
artistic work using elements and principles.
information clearly and accurately through the
effective selection,organization, and
analysis of content.

Lesson Procedure:
a. Hook (something to get the students' attention)
b. Instructional steps
c. Formative checks (progress checks throughout the lesson)
d. Summative assessment (description)
e. Closing (how you will end the lesson)

a: Hook: Discuss “seasons” as a class. Do a KWL chart together. Then, set a purpose for the lesson:
Students were asked to pick a season out of a hat. They were told that their job was to become "experts" on this
season so they could teach their classmates all about it. They were responsible to research, record , and to
teach their classmates about their particular season. They had the option to work with others who had the same
season or to work alone.

b: Instructional Steps
1. Students pull their season they will research out of a hat. They will work in small groups to
research/become an “expert” on their season. They will use a graphic organizer to collect information.
Students will use multimedia resources to research. (See resources below)
2. Students will transfer the facts they they collected and turn them into writing. Each student should
chose the most important facts about their season and put these facts into complete sentences.
3. Begin to introduce, discuss and learn about colors with the whole class.. Watch the “Color” BrainPop
Jr. and talk about how colors portray feelings. Talk about colors that remind us of each season. Go
over color vocabulary.
4. Begin to introduce, discuss, and learn about collage. Watch the “Collage” BrainPop Jr. as a group. Go
over collage vocabulary (see below) with an emphasis on *element.
5. Present project materials to the class. (Black construction paper, tissue, and contact paper.) Tell each
student to think of a couple “elements” that represent their season. Give them time to brainstorm.
6. Demo cutting an “element” out of construction paper. Allow students to cut out their elements and
stick them on their contact paper.
7. Then demo layering tissue paper. Ask students how you might use your tissue paper to create texture
and demo that as well.
8. Have your students sit in their season groups. Have students help decide which groups get what colors
of tissue paper. (This is where warm vs. cool colors comes in as well as “color feelings”. )
 9. Allow students to work independently and offer support as needed.

c: Formative Check Teacher checks for understanding by monitoring each step of the lesson and offering
support while students work. Teacher should ask students about their season and about the color choices and
element choices to check for understanding.

d:Summative Check After each student has finished their project use their writing to assess their
understanding of their season. Notice which colors they chose to accompany their season.

e: Closing Students will share their work with the class. They will read their writing like “experts” and they
will explain their color and element choice. They may call on a couple peers for questions and complements.

Differentiation Key Words/Vocabulary:

(support/scaffolding):
Group lower students with higher students.
Pull low students to back table for support in
writing.
Have artsy students assist others in need after they
finish their project.
Acceleration (extension):
Ask higher students to expand their writing by
adding additional facts about their season.
Colors:
Warm Colors: Colors that make us excited or happy.
Red, orange, yellow
Cool Colors: Colors that make us feel calm. Blue, green,
violet
Collage:
Element: The main focal points of a collage.
Silhouette: The dark shape of an element against a
lighter background.
Texture: How an object feels to the touch
Layering: Placing tissue paper in a certain order to
portray texture and depth.

Resources: Ideas to present/display student

learning:
Research Resources: We hung these projects in the hallway windows for
BrainPop Jr.
students and families to see for our winter showcase
Epic!
Go Pebble night. They were a hit!
Various Library Books

Graphic Organizer to Collect Ideas

Writing Paper

Project Materials:
Writing paper
Contact Paper
Black Construction Paper
Multi-Colored Tissue Paper

*Prep the contact paper and borders prior to

the project.