Names: Grade
Level: 1st and 2nd
Title of
Lesson: Tis the Season(s)
National
Standards:
Texas
Essential Knowledge Skills (TEKS): 117.5 (3) - Historical/cultural heritage. The student demonstrates an
understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artist styles, historical
periods, and a variety of cultures. As records of human achievement Students
develop global awareness and a respect for the traditions and contributions of
diverse cultures.
Objectives:
1. Create
a book
2. Learn about book illustration
Introduction:
Vocabulary: Illustration, Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah
Social/Historic
Context for Lesson: Learning about each holiday and the history/religious
context behind them
Historic
Artists Used: Dr. Seuss
Contemporary
Artists Used: unsure yet
Books: How
the Grinch Stole Christmas, as well as other holiday books
Websites:
Materials
Used: Paper, Colored pencils, stapler, pencils/pens, sharpies
Technology
Used: Computer/Microsoft Word for type/possibly write
Timeline
for Lesson: Week leading up to Christmas break, possibly longer
Activity/Procedure:
1. Have
the children create their book. They can either staple some pieces of paper
together in the middle or fold them over, or I can teach them a new way to bind
the book.
2. Have
them write part of the story at the bottom of each page.
3. Next,
they will go in with pencil and draw the illustrations.
4. Finally, with their colored pencils, they will color their illustrations.
Assessments (objective or subjective):
1. To show
the children how to make books
2. To
have all the children learn about the different holidays
Future
Considerations/Notes: make sure students learn about
all holidays, not just Christmas
