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Planning a Masterpiece

Reviewing Elements and Principles

Day 168of 180
Week 34of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to intentionally select art elements and principles

2

Create a detailed sketch plan for an artwork

3

Demonstrate creative problem-solving in art design

Exodus 35:31-32

He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze,

Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

God gives creative skills and encourages intentional, thoughtful design in artistic work

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sketch paper
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Art Planning Worksheet
  • Previous art review notes

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous art elements and principles, introduce planning concept

💭 Review Question: What art elements did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how to intentionally select and combine art elements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Recap seven art elements
  • Discuss how elements work together
  • Show example of planned artwork
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which elements do you want to highlight?
  • How can we make our artwork interesting?
3Activity: Masterpiece Planning Session (15 min)
planning

Students create detailed sketch plan using BibleMouse Art Planning Worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 3-4 art elements to highlight
  2. Sketch initial composition
  3. Label elements and principles used
  4. Explain artistic choices
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Choose fewer elements, use simpler shapes

Challenge: Incorporate more complex principles of design

4Closing (5 min)

Share planning sketches, discuss artistic choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What elements did you choose?
  • Why did you make those choices?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create our planned artwork

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second graders are developing abstract thinking and artistic planning skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and experimentation
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Use positive, specific praise
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed by too many choices

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Evidence of intentional element selection and basic design understanding

Extension Activities

  • Create multiple sketch plans to compare
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional art planning templates

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