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Junior Artists' sample lesson

SHAPES

Objective: To learn about what shape is, different kinds of shapes, and how they can be created using line, color, texture, or even a series of smaller shapes. Briefly touch on 3-d shapes.

Types of shapes: Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, familiar standard shapes (square, etc), irregular shapes.

Book read: Tar Beach, by Faith Ringgold. (very good examples of shapes on nearly every page)

Art Project: Use shapes to create a city skyline at night with construction paper and paint.


Junior Artists' sample lesson

LINES

Objective: To learn about what a line is, different kinds of lines, and how they can be used to show direction, movement, and communicate moods and feelings.

Types of lines: Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, contour, implied, and character

Book read: The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, by Paul Goble. (The lightning, clouds, mountains, tipis, and blankets are a few good examples of the use of lines.)

Art project: Create blankets (similar to the ones in the book) using contruction paper and different kinds of lines drawn by the student.