SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Lesson Plan Template Abridged

(May be adapted based on instructors needs)

Pre-Planning
TOPIC
Name
Subject
Grade Level
Date/Duration
Standards/
anchors/
competencies
PA/Common
Core/Standards
(Plus any others
as may be
required)

DETAILS
Sarah Kushnar
Art
Third
September 25, 2014
9.1.3.A Know and use the elements and principles of
each art form to create works in the arts and
humanities
9.1.3.F Identify the works of others through a
performance or exhibition
9.1.3.H Handle materials, equipment, and tools safely
at work and performance spaces

Formative
AND/OR
Summative
Assessment
Evidence

Formal Evaluation
Students will be formally evaluated by their use of lines
and squares/rectangles in their completed painting.
(See Rubric).
Informal Evaluation
Students will be informally evaluated by questions
during class discussion and observation.

Objective
A-B-C-D
Bloom's Taxonomy
Webb's Depth of
Knowledge (DOK)

CK

Students will be able to

Create their own version of Piet Mondrians
Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow
Identify who Piet Mondrian is by stating one fact about
him
Identify similarities and differences between Mondrians
two works.

Step-by-Step Procedures
RATIONALE for the
Learning Plan
DETAILS
Introduction
Activating Prior Knowledge
There is no prior knowledge. This is a new unit on
abstract art.
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
The teacher will show students Mondrians two
paintings. Ask students what is similar and what is
different? How would you describe them to people who
have never seen them before?
Explicit
Big Idea Statement
Instructions
Artists use tools and resources as well as their own
Big Ideas
experiences and skills to create art.
Essential Questions
Essential
How can I express myself through art?

CK

Questions

Lesson Procedure
Must include
adaptations &
accommodations
for students with
special needs
Accommodations,
Modifications

Materials
(reading,
technology,
equipment,
supplies, etc.)

Key Vocabulary
Primary color
Line
Abstract
Horizontal
Vertical
Pre-Assessment of Students
What are primary colors? What are horizontal and
vertical lines?
Modeling of the Concept
The teacher will introduce Piet Mondrian by showing a
picture of him. The students will each receive a
biography sheet about him. As a class, the teacher will
go over facts about Piet Mondrian and have students
read the facts aloud.
The teacher will then return to the Composition in Red,
Blue, and Yellow
Transition
The students will move to two tables. During this time, a
student will pass out the packets of materials.
Guiding the Practice
The teacher will review the materials with the students.
The students will be instructed to take out a pencil and
their straight edge. The teacher will show the students
how to draw lines on their letter so that it doesnt end up
like a grid.
After drawing the lines, the students will go over the
lines with the black crayon.
Providing the Independent Practice
Students will create their own version of Composition in
Red, Blue, and Yellow on the cutout of the first letter of
their name.
Since they already have the lines drawn, students will
have to decide where to color the squares using the red,
blue, and yellow crayons.
During this time, the teacher will be monitoring the class
to see if any students need assistance drawing lines or
squares.
Students will then write two sentences about how their
creation compares to Mondrians.
Adaptations/Accommodations for Students with Special Needs
ADHD The student will pass out the materials to her
peers.
Supply packets crayons, ruler, and letter
White construction paper letters
Prints of Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow and
Broadway Boogie Woogie
Picture of Piet Mondrian

Closure

Other(This area
is to be
determined by
instructor OR
student as
needed)
Supervising
teacher
comments and
signature
Teacher
Self-reflection
What
worked?
What would
you
change?

Biography of Piet Mondrian

(http://makingartfun.com/pdf/piet-mondrian-printitbiography.pdf)
Summary & Review of the Learning
Students show their art and show that even though they
all have the same lines and colors, they look different.
After sharing their work with the class, they will hang
their piece in the classroom art gallery.
Homework/Assignments
No homework/further assignments