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Lesson Title Construction Paper Trees

Day 1 and 2 of 2
Objectives/Assessments/Adaptations
Objective

Pre- Assessment

Formative Assessment

Adaptations

Objective 1: Students
will learn about why
the leaves change
colors in the fall.

Instructor will ask

students if they know
why the leaves change
color in the fall.

Students will view a

video discussing why
the leaves change co

Instructor will re
explain and answer
questions upon request

Students will view an

example of the project.
Instructor will ask
student to define and
give examples of color
and line.

Students will compose

a construction paper
tree forest using color
and line.

Instructor will ask

guiding questions and
provide assistance
when needed

Instructor will
demonstrate how to
make a construction
paper forest.

Students will use

different colored
construction paper and
sharpies to make a
construction paper tree
forest

Instructor will remain

available for support
and re-instruction when
needed.

S.K-2.D.3.1.2:
Describe and identify
the four seasons in
Pennsylvania.
Objective 2: Students
will view an example
of the project talk about
color and line.
9.1.3.A: Know and use
the elements and
principles of each art
form to create works in
the arts and humanities.
Elements
Visual Arts: color
form/shape line
space texture value
Principles
Visual Arts: balance
contrast
emphasis/focal point
movement/rhythm
proportion/scale
repetition
unity/harmony
Objective 3: Students
will compose a forest
scene using
construction paper and
sharpie.
9.1.3.B: Recognize,

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know, use and

demonstrate a variety
of appropriate arts
elements and principles
to produce, review and
revise original works in
the arts.
Visual Arts: paint
draw craft sculpt
print design for
environment,
communication, multimedia.

Lesson Body
Anticipatory Set Students will view a video about why leaves change color in the fall
Procedures

Students will participate in anticipatory set

Students will discuss what they learned about leaves and why they change colors
o Emphasis on chlorophyll

Students will talk about color

o Define color
o Point out examples of colors

Students will talk about line

o Define line
o Point out examples of line

Students will view a demonstration of how to complete the project

Instructor will show students how to complete the project one layer at a time

Students will help instructor pass out supplies

o Scissors
o Pencils
o Sharpies
o Large grey paper
o Strips of brown paper
o Glue sticks

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o Squares of colored paper

Students will put their name on their grey paper

Students will work on their projects

Students will clean up

Instructor will choose students to help collect supplies

Anticipated end of day one

Day 2

Students will enter classroom quietly

Review the definition of color and line

Review what we did last class

Students will help the instructor distribute supplies

Students will complete project today

What students are finished they can get a free draw

Students will assist instructor will clean up

Closure
Day 1
o What is the definition of color
o What is the definition of line
Day 2
o Why is color important?
o Why is line important?
Clean-up Students will put supplies back in their designated area
Independent Practice N/A
Safety Considerations Students will not consume art supplies

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APPENDIX
Rubric
1
Student did not
participate.

2
Student showed
limited interest
in participating
in class

3
Student
participated in
class

Behavior

Student
misbehaved
during class and
was not on task
during work
time

Student spent
most of their
time in class off
task or
misbehaving

Construction
Paper Tree

Student did not

complete
project.

Student
completed half
or less than half
of their project.

Student spent
the majority of
work time
completing their
project. There
were some
instances when
student had to be
reminded to stay
on task
Student
completed the
majority of their
project.

Participation

Supplemental Instructional Tools Powerpoint presentation

Self-reflection

4
Student
participated in
class and gave
thoughtful
responses to
instructors
questions
Student used
their work time
wisely and did
not have to be
reminded to stay
on task during
class

Student
completed their
entire
construction
paper tree forest.