Expressive Face Snowman Winter Collage Art Lesson

This literature-connected art lesson teaches the concept of art as a method of communication. Students are introduced to the concept of portraits done in th
This literature-connected art lesson teaches the concept of art as a method of communication. Students are introduced to the concept of portraits done in three-quarter view in a simple but creative way. The lesson is introduced with a read aloud and an activity for generating ideas for creating expressive faces. Students learn helpful collage techniques and assess their personal creative process.This lesson includes the following:- list of art concepts and skills addressed- national visual arts standards information- a list of materials needed- targeted art and related vocabulary- suggestion for related read aloud- detailed steps for introducing the lesson- directions for art-making- ideas for extending or varying the lesson- ideas for looking at and discussing student art- suggestions for writing extensions- photographs of student art work for referenceAlso included in this resource:• helpful tips for creating successful collages• samples of expressive face ideas• an art reflection worksheet designed to help students assess their own art work• three versions of a ‘draw and write’ literature response worksheet. This art lesson is designed to teach art appreciation, artist behavior, and art analysis, and to foster authentic art-making and art education.National Core Visual Arts Standards are listed at the beginning of the lesson.Listed grade levels are suggestions only; any of these lessons can be simplified or made more complex to work for any elementary grade. Similar art lesson:Snowman CollageMore art-making ideas and suggestions:Art Task Cards -- for early finishers or art centers •••••I am a retired elementary classroom teacher, a former art teacher, an artist and a writer. I have a Multiple Subjects credential, a Single Subject credential for Art and English, LDS/ESL certification, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Mathematics focus, and Montessori certification. I have worked with all elementary grades, and with special groups including ELL, GATE, and At-Risk students. Creating Art With Kids and Share2Learn lessons and resources are designed to foster student creativity, choice, and independence, and to encourage authentic art-making. Consideration is given to developmental appropriateness, differentiation possibilities, and teacher individuality. For this reason, directions are general, expectations are open-ended, and clip art on student pages is kept to a minimum.Connect With Me:  Creating Art With Kids Facebook Group  •••••Terms of Use:Permission is granted to copy for single classroom use only, including homeschool classrooms, for use with classroom students. Additional licenses may be purchased for a reduced price. Electronic distribution is limited to single classroom use. Public and/or online display are not authorized; this resource may not be posted on district or classroom websites, or on any teaching resource websites, without permission of the author. Please do not give away my work. •••••

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