Grade Level: 5th Grade
Lesson Title: Using a Ruler like Paul Klee
Objectives:
Students will use a ruler like Paul Klee to create a work of art that conveys their feelings and emotion through geometry.
Frameworks/Standards:
(A.1.1) Students will examine art and communicate ideas and feelings using the language of art, which shall include the elements and principles.
(A.2.2) Students will transfer ideas and feelings to others through original works of self-expression using art elements and principles.
(A.2.5) Students will exercise responsible use of tools, technology, and materials to produce artworks.
Vocabulary:
Continuous Lines, Hard Edges, Blurred Lines
Materials:
12 x 18 white paper
pencil
ruler
pastels
Resources:
Paul Klee images
Introduction/Set:
Teacher will discuss Paul Klee’s use of line in his paintings that expressed emotion and feelings and used geometry to produce the effect he was after.
Procedure:
• Teacher will discuss the importance how to use the ruler properly to measure and make a grid.
• Teacher will show images of Paul Klee’s paintings using line as the main element.
• Students will ask any questions related to project and begin work.
Assessment/Evaluation:
Skill Development Rubric, Reflection for Error Correction, Individual Participation
Curriculum Integration:
Language arts – noting details, Math – geometric shapes, Social Studies – historical figure
Reflection/Refinements:
Students will learn the proper use of tools and relate the work of a famous artist to their own.
