SUBJECT: Visual Arts GRADE LEVEL: 1

STANDARD AND GRADE LEVEL INDICATOR:

(5PR) Use selected art and design elements and principles to explore ideas, feelings and
relationships.
(6PR) Engage in artmaking to produce a work that combines music, movement or dramatic
play with visual art.
UNIT: Expression Through Color
LESSON 9: Paint with Music
TIME: 60 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this lesson students will begin to create their Abstract Art assignment,
referencing the style of Kandinsky and utilizing elements of color, line, pattern and shape to
express meaning while listening to music to inspire ideas.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
Color mixing
Painting procedure
Art elements of line, pattern, shape and color
Wassily Kandinsky
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Instruct, demonstrate and discuss Abstract art assignment
Review art elements and abstract art
Review Kandinskys art

Differentiation:
-Low-Performing
Give a checklist of objectives
-ELL
Include translations for objective list on board
-Gifted
Instruct additional objectives to include tertiary colors and pattern in compositions

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Participate in discussions and reviews
Begin Abstract Art assignment

Differentiation:
-Low-Performing
Use checklist for completed objectives and time management
-ELL
Refer to translations if needed
-Gifted
Include tertiary colors and pattern in compositions
MATERIALS:
Visual aids (Kandinskys artworks, abstract art, art elements posters)
Completed Abstract Art example
Music playlist CD for studio time
CD Player
Tempura Paints
 Paint trays
Water cups
Mixing Cups
Paintbrushes
Paper towels
12x14 watercolor paper

Differentiation:
-Low-Performing
Objective checklist
ASSESSMENT:
Teacher will discuss reviewed information to assess comprehension and will observe and
facilitate during studio time.

-Low-Performing
Informal progress checks and discussion
Checklist
-ELL
Informal progress checks and discussion
-Gifted
Informal progress checks and discussion
LESSON TIMELINE:
2 minutes-Greet class and direct to carpet area
2 minutes- quick introduction to final assignment
3 minutes- Review art elements and abstract art
3 minutes- Review Kandinskys art works
8 minutes- Instruct, demonstrate and discuss procedure for final assignment
2 minutes- Direct students to desks and distribute materials/supplies
20 minutes- Teacher facilitates as students work on Abstract art assignment while
music plays
8 minutes- Teacher signals end of studio time and has students clean up by tables
5 minutes- Students return to desks and reflect on activity.
1 minutes-Students lined up and dismissed.