MLK Jr.

Directed Draw
Name: Katie Judson Grade level: 3rd
Date: 1/21/21 Length of lesson: 30 mins

Title/theme/focus of lesson: MLK Jr. Directed Draw

Common Core State Standards:

3.VA:Re7.2 - Determine messages communicated by an image
3.VA:Cr2.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools,
and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

Essential lesson question(s): How can art be a tool to learn about history?

Learning outcomes/objectives:
SWBAT:
 Identify key character traits about Dr. MLK Jr.
 Follow directions step by step to complete an accurate final product
 Connect an image of MLK Jr. to prior knowledge and new knowledge

Vocabulary:
 Symmetry
 Depiction (we are creating an artistic depiction of a photograph)

Assessment:
 Diagnostic: I will ask students to share character traits about Dr. MLK Jr. and we will create a
Word Splash
 Formative: I will periodically have students hold their papers up to the camera. I will also ask
students to show a thumbs up when they are ready to move on to the next step.
 Summative: Students will turn in their completed artwork.

Materials:
 Standard white construction paper (1 per student)
 Sharpie (1 per student)
 Colored pencils or crayons

Room environment: Students will be at home and zooming the teachers in the classroom. I will project
my own paper and pen via the iPad so they can follow along during the directed draw. I will show a
completed example and the step by step directions periodically.

Accommodations & Modifications for all learners: Identify strategies and rationale that will support all
students and diverse learners (UDL): All students will benefit from watching me model how to complete
each step.
 English Learners: Students can watch my hand drawing if they don’t understand verbal
directions.
  Special Needs (504, IEP): Encourage them to try their best and if they mess up, it is okay. I will
project the steps on the screen so if they need more time, they are able to work at their own
pace.
 GATE and/or Multiple Intelligences as needed: Encourage students to have a book nearby to
read when waiting for the rest of their classmates to finish a step. Encourage patience and
attention to detail.

Instructional Procedure:

 Anticipatory Set/Orientation: To begin the lesson, I will remind students that yesterday we read
an article about how MLK Jr. got a holiday dedicated to him. However, today we are going to be
focusing on the man himself. I will then ask students to shout out different character traits,
actions, and words that represent Dr. MLK Jr. We will create a word splash together.

 Teaching/Instructional Process (input and modeling): I will begin by showing the students an
example of a finished product. I will then have students gather their materials. Students will fold
their paper into 4 quadrants. I will ensure that after each step I have eyes on me and pens down
so I know they are ready to move on without skipping ahead.

 Guided Practice and Monitoring: I will begin by introducing the first step of the drawing
process, explaining that we are using pen so they should be careful and precise. If they mess up,
I will explain that art is meant to look different, and that’s what makes it beautiful. I will
continue to guide them through the steps until we complete the directed draw.

 Monitoring/Check for understanding: I will periodically ask students to hold up their papers at
certain steps. I will also ask students to give me a thumbs up, put their pens down, and eyes on
me when they are ready to move on to the next step.

 Closure: I will reinforce the idea that MLK Jr. was a man who fought for civil rights, but
ultimately wanted to unite all people. He encouraged a new form of peaceful resistance and
encouraged people to stand up for their beliefs. I will then preview our activity for Friday.

 Independent Practice: Students will complete their artwork by coloring in the picture.

Sources:
https://artprojectsforkids.org/draw-martin-luther-king-update/