The Four Seasons of Color

Lesson Plan

Description

In this lesson, students will learn basic oil pastel techniques while exploring colors inspired by the different seasons. They will be encouraged to use vocabulary about line and color while reflecting on the choices that are made in the work.

Level

Areas of Study

Nature Oil Pastel Line

Collections

Oil Pastel Techniques

Lesson Objectives

Students will select colors that remind them of the different seasons.

Students will practice basic oil pastel techniques while filling a paper with chosen colors.

Students will learn how to use lines to make a tree onto the colorful background.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate a discussion on the colors associated with the seasons.
Demonstrate basic oil pastel techniques including simple blending and sgrafitto.
Show how different lines can be combined to make a tree.
Guide students to talk about their artwork in pairs, small groups, or whole class using learned vocabulary.

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National Standards

Create

Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art-making.

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

10 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Oil pastels
Paper (medium to heavyweight)
Wooden skewer, paperclip, another tool to scratch into the oil Pastels
Paper towels
Baby wipes or damp rags

National Standards

Create

Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art-making.

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

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Steps

Divide paper

Discuss the colors associated with the seasons. Divide the paper into four sections, vertically or horizontally. Use a light-colored oil pastel.

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Instructional Materials

Anchor Chart

Simple Color Wheel

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Basic Drawing Vocabulary

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Worksheet

Using Art Vocabulary

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Using Art Vocabulary

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Anchor Chart

Using Oil Pastels

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Flex Literacy Guide

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Summative

Mini Artist Statement

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Formative

A Line is a Dot on a Walk

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