Fruit Color Wheel

1. ​Grade Level: ​1st/2nd Grade Subject:​ Art

Content Focus: ​Color wheel, drawing, cutting, pasting
Content Standards​: ART.VA.II.1.1, ART.VA.IV.1.1, ART.VA.II.2.2, ART.VA.IV.2.1

2. ​Purpose/Relevance:
Students will learn​ about the color wheel and how to identify everyday objects on the color
wheel. ​Students will benefit​ from this because knowledge of the color wheel is foundational for
every art class. This knowledge will continue outside of the classroom as students will be able to
identify colors of other everyday objects. ​Students will want to learn this​ because it is a fun way
to connect objects in their everyday world to art class.

3. ​Special Needs Considerations:

Students will be provided with visual representations of all fruit to be drawn. The teacher will
provide step by step instructions for students. Extended time will be provided as needed.

4. ​Resources:
● Fruit examples (red/green apple, orange, banana, purple grapes)
● Pencil
● Eraser
● Colored pencils
● Crayons
● Markers
● White paper
● Scissors
● Glue
● Black paper circles

5. ​Performance Objective - ABCD Format:

The students (A) will be able to use basic art materials (B) with the use of visual representation
and teacher instruction (C) with 90%+ proficiency (D).

6. ​Content Literacy Strategy:

In the form of a class discussion, students will verbally complete a KWLS chart, stating what
they Know and Wonder about the color wheel. Students will show what they have learned by
completing the project, placing the fruits in the correct color categories.
7. ​Bell Work (2 minutes):
Instructions will be written on the front board when students arrive to think about their favorite
fruits.

8. ​Opening/Anticipatory Set:
Teacher says: ​“We are going to connect the color wheel to everyday life in the form of fruit!”
Students will share what they Know about the color wheel and their favorite fruits.

9. ​Instructional Method:
DAY ONE
1. Teacher hands out sheets of white paper to every student.
2. Teacher instructs students to write their first and last name and grade on the back of their
paper.
3. Teacher begins discussion on the color wheel, reminding students what it is and the
colors that are on it.
4. Teacher instructs that we will be using the color of fruit to create our own color wheels.
Students will draw one fruit for each color that is the size of their palm. Instruct students
NOT to start in the middle of their paper, but rather to begin around the edges.
5. Teacher instructs students to choose a red oil pastel. The teacher and class will
brainstorm different red fruits and the students will choose one to draw. Show an
example of the red apple to inspire students. Focus on drawing the texture of the fruit.
6. Next students choose an orange oil pastel. Show students the orange and talk about how
you can convey the correct texture.
7. Next students choose a yellow oil pastel. Remind students to save room for all of the
fruits. Show a banana and talk about how this can be drawn (i.e. two curved lines, moon
shaped, etc.)
8. Next students choose a green pastel. Students may choose to draw a green apple or
grapes. Show examples of both.
9. Next students choose a blue pastel. Talk about how we can draw a blueberry so it looks
like the real fruit and not just a blue circle (i.e. slightly oval shaped, zig zag top, etc.)
10. Next students choose a purple pastel. Show example of purple grapes.
11. Students will clean up all materials and hand their paper, with name on the back, to the
teacher as they leave the classroom.
12. If students are NOT finished coloring, they will be given 5 minutes to finish the next
class period.
DAY TWO
1. Teacher hands back papers to students as they come in and sit down.
2. Students are instructed to cut out their fruits nicely along the edge. Once they are done,
they will put the scissors back and throw away the paper scraps.
 3. Once students are done cutting, the teacher will hand them a black paper circle.
4. Students will write their first and last name and grade on the back of their paper circle.
5. Students will arrange their fruits in order of the color wheel on their black circle paper.
Once they are in the correct spot and order, students will glue them down one by one so
they are in the correct places.
6. Students will clean up their materials and hand their color wheel to the teacher on the
way out of class.
7. If students are NOT finished cutting/gluing, the pieces will be paper clipped together and
students may finish next class period.

10. ​Guided Practice:

1. Students will draw fruit from observation.
2. Students will draw one fruit in each color on the color wheel
3. Students will create texture in their drawings.
4. Teacher will walk around and guide students as they complete their drawings, while also
asking about their favorite fruits and what they wonder about the color wheel.

11. ​Lesson Closure:

With their finished color wheels, students will be asked about the color wheel and about
warm/cool colors. Students will think about other things from everyday life that fit into the color
wheel.

12. ​Formative Assessment:

1. Verbal KWLS chart
2. Questions asked by teacher throughout the lesson
3. Questions asked by teacher during the lesson closure

13. a. ​Re-Teaching Plan: ​Expand the color wheel beyond the 6 colors, including the
intermediate colors as well. Explore with different media, or mixed media, such as paint.
b. ​Independent Practice: ​Students will identify the color wheel in their everyday objects
at home and at school, beyond the art room.
c. ​Extension Activity: ​Knowledge of the color wheel is a basis for all art projects and
will be addressed in future projects. In the future, students will learn more about warm/cool
colors and intermediate colors.

14. ​Summative Assessments:

Students will keep their color wheels for a portfolio at the end of the semester. Their portfolios
will be displayed to show how they have improved over the semester.
15. ​Reflection Notes:
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