Grade Level: 5th Grade
Objectives:
Students will paint lines like Mark Tobey to create a work of art that conveys their feelings and emotion.
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:
9 x 12 white paper
12 x 18 contruction paper
brushes & biggie tempera blocks
glue
Resources:
Mark Tobey images
Introduction/Set:
Teacher will discuss Mark Tobey’s use of line in his paintings that expressed emotion and feelings.
Procedure:
• Teacher will discuss the importance how to use the paint and tools properly.
• Teacher will show images of Mark Tobey 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, Science – abstract shapes, Social Studies – historical figure
Reflection/Refinements:
Students will learn the proper use of tools and relate what the work of a famous artist to their own.
