### Lesson Plan: Intermediate Techniques in Drawing and Painting
**Grade:** Year 5
**Topic:** Intermediate Techniques in Drawing and Painting
**Duration:** 2 Hours
**Subject:** Art
**Teacher:** [Your Name]
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#### Lesson Objectives:
1. **Understand and Use Intermediate Drawing Techniques:** Students will learn and apply techniques such as shading, hatching, and cross-hatching to create depth and texture in their drawings.
2. **Explore Intermediate Painting Techniques:** Students will explore colour blending, layering, and brushwork to create more detailed and sophisticated paintings.
3. **Enhance Artistic Vocabulary:** Students will learn and use new art terms related to the techniques covered in the lesson.
4. **Develop Individual Artistic Style:** Encourage students to start developing their own style by applying these intermediate techniques in their unique ways.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Pencils (various grades: H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
- Erasers and sharpeners
- A4 drawing paper
- Brushes (various sizes)
- Watercolour sets or acrylic paints
- Palettes
- Water containers
- Paper towels
- Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing
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#### Introduction (15 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Greet students and take attendance.
2. **Lesson Overview:** Introduce the topic and explain the objectives.
3. **Vocabulary Introduction:** Briefly introduce key terms:
- Shading
- Hatching
- Cross-hatching
- Blending
- Layering
- Brushwork
#### Direct Instruction (20 minutes):
1. **Demonstrate Drawing Techniques:**
- **Shading:** Show how to create gradients from light to dark.
- **Hatching and Cross-hatching:** Illustrate how closely spaced lines can create texture and depth.
2. **Demonstrate Painting Techniques:**
- **Blending:** Demonstrate how to smoothly transition between colours.
- **Layering:** Show how layering different colours can create complex images.
- **Brushwork:** Explain the effects of different brush strokes.
#### Guided Practice (30 minutes):
1. **Drawing Practice:**
- Distribute drawing materials.
- Guided exercise: Students draw a simple still life or geometric shapes focussing on using shading, hatching, and cross-hatching to add depth.
- Provide individual feedback and assistance as needed.
2. **Painting Practice:**
- Distribute painting materials.
- Guided exercise: Students paint a simple landscape or abstract composition focussing on blending, layering, and different brushwork techniques.
- Provide individual feedback and assistance as needed.
#### Independent Practice (30 minutes):
1. **Individual Art Project:**
- Assign students a project where they combine both drawing and painting techniques.
- Encourage creativity and individual expression.
- Suggested themes: A scene from a favourite story, a personal memory, or an imaginative landscape.
#### Review and Reflect (15 minutes):
1. **Gallery Walk:**
- Students display their work around the classroom.
- Conduct a gallery walk where students observe each other’s work.
2. **Class Discussion:**
- Discuss new techniques and what they found challenging or enjoyable.
- Encourage feedback on peers’ work in a constructive and positive manner.
3. **Wrap-Up:**
- Summarise key points and reinforce vocabulary.
- Collect materials and ensure the classroom is tidy.
#### Assessment:
- **Formative Assessment:** Observe students during practices and provide immediate feedback.
- **Summative Assessment:**
- Evaluate the final individual project based on the use of techniques taught.
- Look for creativity, technique application, and effort.
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#### Homework/Extension:
- Draw and paint a favourite animal or character from a story using the techniques learned in class.
- Research an artist who uses advanced drawing or painting techniques and write a short paragraph about their style and influence.
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#### Resources:
- Art books for reference
- Online tutorials for further practice (ensure they are age-appropriate)
#### Additional Notes:
- Cater to different skill levels by offering additional challenges for advanced students and simpler tasks for those who need more support.
- Ensure all students respect each other’s work and maintain a positive, encouraging class environment.