The Crayon Memory Lesson
Grade: 4
Goals:
1. Students will learn about the connection between literature and art
2. Students will discuss memories and how they can affect us
3. Students will be able to draw contour lines.
4. Students will be able to produce drawing of memory
5. Students should be able to journal about the experience
Materials list:
1. pencils
2. paper
3. crayons
Artist: Jeffery Robert- http://thecrayonartist.com/# - Robert uses crayons for all of his paintings. The awesome thing about using him with children is to prove to them that crayons are not only used in one’s childhood. They can be used to produce amazing pieces of art. He uses different inspirations, one being memories, to create his beautiful artwork.
Literature: The Log Cabin Quilt By: Ellen Howard, This book is a great choice for children to tie in the thought of evoking a memory. This book is also a great lead in for Art History. The Log Cabin is a wonderful book discussing memories and how they can be intertwined in a quilt.
Quotes:
The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. - Sir Francis Bacon I chose this quote because so often when children do free drawings like this
Every man's memory is his private literature. ~Aldous Huxley
Procedure:
1. Teacher will read the book The Log Cabin to the class.
2. There will be a small discussion about what the students thought the book meant and how they would describe the memories.
3. Teacher will demonstrate drawing memory out of his/her head by drawing a contour piece based on the memory in her head.
4. The class will discuss what makes it contour and how the teacher is drawing it from a picture in her head, not what they think it looks like.
5. Students will be given paper, pencil and crayons and asked to draw a memory they have from their childhood thus far. They will be given a chance to do a contour drawing of their memory a couple different times.
6. Allow them to do one of the contours with their eyes closed, the children will enjoy doing something different like this.
7. Explain to the class that they are allowed to use any of the materials at the table, that way if they see their memory as black and white they can use just pencil and if they see it in color the student can use crayons.
8. After everyone is finished each student will have time to share in the front of the class about their drawing and explain what it is and what it means to them.
9. After everyone has shared give the class time to journal about how they felt drawing in contour, explain what they were thinking while they were drawing as well as how they felt sharing their pictures.
Assessment:
1. The most formal form of assessment would be the journal entries the students turn in. This will show the teacher whether the idea of contour and memories was conveyed correctly to the students.
2. Another formal form of assessment would be the artwork itself. This provides concrete evidence of whether or not the student understood what to draw.
3. A more informal assessment but rather enlightening would be each student’s verbal presentation of their work. Taking notes during this time is a great idea to take a look at them later.
Grade: 4
Goals:
1. Students will learn about the connection between literature and art
2. Students will discuss memories and how they can affect us
3. Students will be able to draw contour lines.
4. Students will be able to produce drawing of memory
5. Students should be able to journal about the experience
Materials list:
1. pencils
2. paper
3. crayons
Artist: Jeffery Robert- http://thecrayonartist.com/# - Robert uses crayons for all of his paintings. The awesome thing about using him with children is to prove to them that crayons are not only used in one’s childhood. They can be used to produce amazing pieces of art. He uses different inspirations, one being memories, to create his beautiful artwork.
Literature: The Log Cabin Quilt By: Ellen Howard, This book is a great choice for children to tie in the thought of evoking a memory. This book is also a great lead in for Art History. The Log Cabin is a wonderful book discussing memories and how they can be intertwined in a quilt.
Quotes:
The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. - Sir Francis Bacon I chose this quote because so often when children do free drawings like this
Every man's memory is his private literature. ~Aldous Huxley
Procedure:
1. Teacher will read the book The Log Cabin to the class.
2. There will be a small discussion about what the students thought the book meant and how they would describe the memories.
3. Teacher will demonstrate drawing memory out of his/her head by drawing a contour piece based on the memory in her head.
4. The class will discuss what makes it contour and how the teacher is drawing it from a picture in her head, not what they think it looks like.
5. Students will be given paper, pencil and crayons and asked to draw a memory they have from their childhood thus far. They will be given a chance to do a contour drawing of their memory a couple different times.
6. Allow them to do one of the contours with their eyes closed, the children will enjoy doing something different like this.
7. Explain to the class that they are allowed to use any of the materials at the table, that way if they see their memory as black and white they can use just pencil and if they see it in color the student can use crayons.
8. After everyone is finished each student will have time to share in the front of the class about their drawing and explain what it is and what it means to them.
9. After everyone has shared give the class time to journal about how they felt drawing in contour, explain what they were thinking while they were drawing as well as how they felt sharing their pictures.
Assessment:
1. The most formal form of assessment would be the journal entries the students turn in. This will show the teacher whether the idea of contour and memories was conveyed correctly to the students.
2. Another formal form of assessment would be the artwork itself. This provides concrete evidence of whether or not the student understood what to draw.
3. A more informal assessment but rather enlightening would be each student’s verbal presentation of their work. Taking notes during this time is a great idea to take a look at them later.
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