Second Grade Portraits

East Longmeadow Visual Art Department Lesson Plans 

Corresponding with MA State Standards 

Mrs. Slate 2nd Grade Portraits
Objective Corresponding Standards

I can generate a list of my favorite things, my likes and dislikes and use that to create my first draft ( on paper) and my final draft ( on canvas) of my self portrait.
I can display my artwork for my peers and community.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Focus on and pursue a process or idea to completion by setting up, maintaining, and cleaning up a suitable workspace for a wide variety of art materials and tools. (1-2.V.Cr.02)Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. Make connections between personal experience and an artwork to use as inspiration for their work. (1-2.V.Co.10)
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Organize artwork with artistic intent (e.g. by theme, concept, or other organizational principle). (1-2.V.P.05)
StepsCreate a list of likes and dislikes to help describe my personality using the worksheet providedUse this list to form visuals that go with this list ( I like doritos, and dragons so I create a picture of a dragon eating doritos) Use the black and white photocopy of my picture and then paint my visuals onto my first draft (paper)Use my paper copy to edit, then use that idea on my final draft ( canvas) with acrylic paint and various other materials
Assessment Rubric:Second Grade Portrait Rubric
Hallway  ExhibitionStudents will exhibit one project per year in the hallway
Differentiation -Some students will need extra time-Some students need help understanding first drafts and final drafts and will need one on one demonstration – Some students will need help writing
Notes/reflectio ns