Lesson Plan for Grade 6 - Art - Creative Expression

### Lesson Plan: Creative Expression in Art **Grade:** 6 **Subject:** Art **Topic:** Creative Expression **Duration:** 60 minutes --- #### **Objective:** Students will understand and explore the concept of creative expression in art, and create their own art pieces that reflect their personal experiences or emotions. #### **Materials:** - Drawing paper - Pencils, erasers - Colored pencils, markers, crayons, or watercolors - Rulers (optional) - Magazines and newspapers (for collage options) - Glue, scissors - Sample art pieces illustrating creative expression - Blank sheets for brainstorming ideas - Audio-visual equipment for showing examples (projector, computer, etc.) --- #### **Procedure:** **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** - Welcome the students and take attendance. 2. **Introduction to Creative Expression:** - Begin with a brief discussion about what creative expression is. - Show a few examples of artworks that demonstrate various forms of creative expression, such as abstract art, surrealism, and personal storytelling through art. - Ask students what they think the term "creative expression" means and how they might use art to express their own feelings or ideas. **Instruction and Demonstration (15 minutes)** 1. **Discussion:** - Explain the different ways artists can express themselves, such as through emotions, experiences, dreams, and personal stories. - Illustrate how colors, shapes, and lines can convey different feelings and moods. 2. **Brainstorming Session:** - Distribute blank sheets for students to jot down their feelings, memorable experiences, or dreams they may want to express through art. - Allow students to discuss their ideas with a partner or in small groups for inspiration. **Activity (25 minutes)** 1. **Creating Art:** - Provide paper and a variety of drawing materials to each student. - Instruct the students to start creating their own art pieces based on their brainstormed ideas. - Offer the option of making a collage using magazines and newspapers if they prefer. - Circulate the room, offering guidance, answering questions, and encouraging students to explore their creativity. 2. **Reflection:** - If time permits, ask students to write a couple of sentences explaining their artwork and what it represents. **Closure (10 minutes)** 1. **Gallery Walk:** - Have students display their finished pieces in designated areas. - Allow time for a gallery walk, where students can walk around and view each other’s artwork. 2. **Discussion and Sharing:** - Facilitate a brief sharing session where a few volunteers can explain their artwork and the inspiration behind it. - Emphasize that there is no right or wrong when it comes to creative expression. 3. **Summary:** - Recap the main points of the lesson: what creative expression is and how it can be conveyed through art. - Encourage students to continue exploring art as a means of expressing their thoughts and emotions both in and out of class. **Homework:** - Ask students to take what they have learned and create another piece of art at home using a different medium (e.g., sculpture, photography, digital art) to express themselves. - They can bring it to the next class and share their process and experience. #### **Assessment:** - Participation in discussion. - Engagement and effort during the activity. - Creativity and expression in their art pieces. - Optional written reflection on their artwork. --- **Extension Activities:** - Explore famous artists who were known for their use of creative expression, such as Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and Wassily Kandinsky. - Organize a small exhibition of student artwork within the school to celebrate their creative expressions. **Note to Teacher:** - Be open and supportive of each student's unique expression and encourage a positive, respectful classroom environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their art.


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