Lesson Plan for Grade 6 - Art - Creative Expression

**Lesson Plan: Creative Expression in Art (Grade 6)** **Objective:** Students will explore various forms of creative expression in art, experiment with different media and techniques, and understand how individual artists express emotions, stories, and ideas through their work. **Materials Needed:** - Sketchbooks or drawing paper - Pencils, erasers - Colored pencils, markers, and crayons - Watercolor paints and brushes - Tempera paints - Mixed media materials (e.g., magazine clippings, fabric, buttons, beads, etc.) - Glue sticks and scissors - Large sheets of butcher paper or poster board - Examples of famous art pieces (copies or digital images) **Standards:** - Develop fundamental skills and techniques for creating art - Express personal experiences, emotions, and ideas through various artistic mediums - Learn the principles and elements of design - Appreciate and critique works of art **Lesson Duration:** 2 weeks (5 classes) **Day 1: Introduction to Creative Expression in Art** *Objective:* Understand the concept of creative expression and how artists use different media and techniques to convey their ideas. - **Introduction (10 mins):** Discuss what creative expression means and why it's important in art. Show examples of famous artworks and ask students what emotions or stories they think each piece conveys. - **Activity (25 mins):** Students will create a mind map in their sketchbooks listing different emotions, ideas, or experiences they might want to express through art. - **Group Discussion (15 mins):** Share their mind maps with a partner and discuss how they might use different materials to express these themes. **Day 2: Exploring Drawing and Painting** *Objective:* Develop skills in drawing and painting, focusing on expressing different emotions and ideas. - **Warm-Up (10 mins):** Quick sketching exercises focusing on line, shape, and form. - **Mini-Lesson (15 mins):** Demonstrate basic techniques in drawing and painting, such as shading, color blending, and brushstrokes. Explain how these techniques can convey different emotions. - **Activity (30 mins):** Students choose an emotion or idea from their mind map and create a drawing or painting to express that concept. Encourage experimenting with different materials (colored pencils, watercolors, etc.). - **Share and Reflect (10 mins):** Students share their work with the class and explain their choices and techniques. **Day 3: Mixed Media Exploration** *Objective:* Experiment with mixed media to create unique and textured artworks. - **Introduction (10 mins):** Discuss what mixed media art is and show examples from contemporary artists. - **Demonstration (15 mins):** Show how to combine different materials (e.g., collage, stitching, layering) to create mixed media art. - **Activity (35 mins):** Using their mind maps, students create a mixed media piece focusing on a chosen theme or emotion. Provide various materials and encourage creativity in combining them. - **Exit Ticket (5 mins):** Students write a short explanation of their mixed media piece and the materials they chose. **Day 4: Collaborative Art Project** *Objective:* Work collaboratively to create a large-scale piece that expresses a common theme. - **Introduction (10 mins):** Discuss the importance of collaboration in art and introduce the theme for the collaborative project (e.g., "Community," "Nature," "Dreams"). - **Planning Session (20 mins):** In small groups, students brainstorm ideas and plan their contribution to the large-scale project. Assign roles and select materials. - **Activity (30 mins):** Begin working on the collaborative art piece. Ensure each group has time to contribute and start assembling their section. **Day 5: Completion and Presentation of the Collaborative Art Project** *Objective:* Finalize the collaborative project and present it to the class, reflecting on the process and outcome. - **Warm-Up (5 mins):** Quick discussion on what still needs to be done to complete the project. - **Activity (35 mins):** Continue and finalize the art project. Groups work together to ensure all parts come together cohesively. - **Presentation (20 mins):** Each group presents their section of the project, explaining their creative process, techniques used, and how their contribution relates to the overall theme. - **Reflection (10 mins):** Class discussion on what they learned about creative expression, collaboration, and the different ways art can communicate ideas and emotions. **Assessment:** - Participation in discussions and activities - Quality and creativity of individual and group artworks - Reflection and explanation of artistic choices **Adaptations:** - Provide additional support for students who need it, such as one-on-one guidance or extended time on tasks. - Offer alternative materials for students with allergies or sensitivities to certain art supplies. **Homework:** - Students can continue to explore their creative expression by keeping an art journal where they can sketch and write about their thoughts and daily experiences.