### Lesson Plan for Year 3: Drawing and Painting Techniques
**Lesson Title:** Discovering Drawing and Painting Techniques
**Grade:** Year 3
**Subject:** Art
**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Teacher:** [Your Name]
**Date:** [Insert Date]
#### Learning Objectives:
- To understand and apply different drawing techniques.
- To explore and experiment with various painting techniques.
- To develop observation skills and creativity.
- To create a piece of art incorporating the learned techniques.
#### Materials Needed:
- Pencils (HB, 2B, and 4B)
- Erasers
- Sketch paper
- A variety of paintbrushes (flat, round, fine-tip)
- Watercolours
- Acrylic paints
- Palettes
- Water jars
- Cloths/paper towels
- Aprons or old shirts (to protect clothing)
#### Lesson Outline:
**Introduction (15 minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Warm-Up Activity:**
- Greet students and briefly introduce the day's topic.
- Conduct a 5-minute warm-up drawing exercise where students draw a simple object from memory (e.g., a leaf, a spoon) to get them comfortable with their materials.
2. **Discuss Learning Objectives:**
- Explain the goals of the lesson.
- Show examples of different drawing and painting techniques (use images or finished artworks).
**Direct Instruction (20 minutes):**
1. **Introduction to Drawing Techniques:**
- Demonstrate various pencil drawing techniques:
- **Hatching:** Create shading using closely spaced parallel lines.
- **Cross-Hatching:** Create depth with intersecting lines.
- **Stippling:** Use dots to build texture and value.
- **Blending:** Use fingers or a blending tool to smudge pencil lead for a smooth gradient.
- Allow students to practice each technique briefly on a sheet of sketch paper.
2. **Introduction to Painting Techniques:**
- Discuss and demonstrate basic painting techniques using watercolours and acrylics:
- **Wet-on-Wet:** Apply one colour on top of another before it dries to create a soft, blending effect.
- **Dry Brush:** Use a dry brush with minimal paint for textured strokes.
- **Layering:** Apply multiple layers of paint to build up colour and depth.
- **Spattering:** Flick paint onto paper for a splatter effect.
- Allow students to experiment with a designated area of their sketch paper.
**Guided Practice (20 minutes):**
- **Combined Drawing and Painting Practice:**
- Students select an object from a provided collection (e.g., flowers, fruits, simple toys).
- They will draw the object using at least two drawing techniques learned.
- Then, using watercolours or acrylics, they will apply at least two painting techniques on the same drawing.
**Independent Practice (25 minutes):**
- **Creating a Completed Artwork:**
- Students create a full piece of art on a fresh sheet of paper.
- They should try to use as many of the drawing and painting techniques as possible.
- Encourage creativity and personal expression.
**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Class Discussion and Reflection:**
- Gather students and have a brief show-and-tell session.
- Students share their artworks with the class and discuss the techniques they used.
- Ask questions like:
- What techniques did you find most effective?
- Which techniques did you enjoy using the most?
2. **Review and Clean-Up:**
- Summarise key points learned during the lesson.
- Give students time for clean-up and proper storage of their artworks.
- Ensure everyone washes their hands.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation during the lesson.
- Evaluate final artworks for the use of both drawing and painting techniques.
- Provide individual feedback and praise effort and creativity.
#### Extension Activity:
- For early finishers or those interested in further practice, set up a "free choice" station with additional drawing and painting materials to explore more advanced techniques or create new artworks.
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**Note:**
Ensure to accommodate any special needs by providing tailored instructions or additional support as required.