SUBJECT: Visual Arts GRADE LEVEL: 1

STANDARD AND GRADE LEVEL INDICATOR:

(4PE) Identify and point out visual art and design elements and principles in their own
artworks and in those of others using art vocabulary.
(7RE) Describe how elements and principles communicate meaning in works of art.
UNIT: Expression Through Color
LESSON 5: Lines and Pattern
TIME: 60 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this lesson students will be familiar with the art elements of line and pattern,
how they are used in creating art and complete a handout.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
Knowledge of line
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Review line and introduce pattern
Read Elmer by David McKee
Demonstrate lines and patterns
Instruct how to complete Line/Pattern Handout

Differentiation:
-Low-Performing
Pair with partner
-ELL
Provide instructions to handout in first language
-Gifted
Instruct how element of texture relate and differs from pattern and line

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Participate during review on line and discussion on pattern
Listen to and discuss book
Complete handout

Differentiation:
-Low-Performing
Discuss questions with partner or teacher
-ELL
Refer to first language instructions and example
-Gifted
Complete enrichment activity on back of handout (texture)
MATERIALS:
Visual aids (posters on line and pattern)
Elmer by David McKee
Portable whiteboard and markers
Crayons
Line/Pattern Handout

Differentiation:
-ELL
 First language instructions
-Gifted
Enrichment activity
ASSESSMENT:
Teacher will ask questions during discussion, observe students as they complete handout.

-Low-Performing
Informal progress checks and discussion
-ELL
Informal progress checks and discussion
-Gifted
Observe and assess completed enrichment activity
LESSON TIMELINE:
2 minutes-Greet class and settle students at seats
1 minute- Assemble students to carpet area
8 minutes- Review element of line and introduce pattern
3 minutes- Introduce Elephant Pattern assignment students will begin next class
8 minutes- Read Elmer by David McKee
5 minutes- Discussion on pattern and line in book illustrations
6 minutes- Demonstrate drawing lines and patterns on portable white board
2 minutes- Explain handout instructions
3 minutes- Students return to seats, supplies and materials distributed
16 minutes- Students work on handout as teacher facilitates
5 minutes- Teacher collects students handouts and students reflect on activity
1 minutes-Students lined up and dismissed.