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[|Paint Brushes] Lesson Overview:

Firstly you will need to set up your classroom, please click here or see the attached video for additional information on teaching art and classroom set up.

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 * __Lesson 1 - Introduction to the task/Researching __**


 * Explain that we will be researching famous artists Kadingsky and Vincent Van Gogh and then creating their own artwork based on these two artists. Students artwork will then be used in a 'Class artshow' - possible at class assembly, where parents will be asked to bid on auction for the artwork. Funds raised will be given to a charity of the students choice.
 * They will then be placed into groups of approx 4 and begin researching information on the internet. A suggestion is to use [|diigo]. This will ensure students stay on track and do not visit and unwanted sites. Books should also be provided to enable students to use different forms of research (books could be used to learn about each artist)
 * In groups they can discuss techniques used to create these artworks and ideas on how they will create their own art works.
 * For students to collect ideas and notes, I suggest they use [|evernote]. This will be their own individual notes, which can be used to assist the teacher in understanding each individual students knowledge.

Part of lesson one we will need to decide on which charity we would like to donate proceeds to. A suggestion would be for students to brainstorm charities they would like to donate to and vote on which they will use (this could link in to other lessons - as in they may have been learning about animals so may want to donate to animal shelter or could be close to Christmas and prefer to donate to salvation army).


 * Brainstorming activity - charities to donate to. Use one of the[| interactive whiteboards] to show students how to use.
 * Students are then encouraged to do their own research on which charity they would like to donate to. They can discuss with peers and family and will have the opportunity to vote in the final class.


 * __Lesson 2 - HAVING A GO! __**

Equipment Required:
 * Coloured pencils
 * Paints
 * Paint tubs
 * Chalk
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paint brushes (different sizes)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tubs for water
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Handouts for children

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To assist students to get started, [|handouts] are to be provided with an outline of some of the artworks from each artist. Students can practice using different techniques using these handouts, preparing initial artworks that will be solds at auction. This will also provide them time to decide/reflect on the type of artwork they would like to offer for the auction.

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lesson 3 - Creating Artwork **__

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This lesson should be devoted to children creating their artwork/artworks for the final presentation. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Example pictures should be scattered on each desk for students to gain some inspiration! Print out from the [|handouts] page can be used.


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lesson 4 - Invites __**

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">During this lesson, students are encouraged to design an invitation to hand out to parents for the Artshow. They will need to create a manual handout and are also encouraged to attempt an online version of the invitation. [| Smilebox] and [|My Invites] can be used to assist in the creation of these invitations.


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lesson 5 - Peer Review of Artworks __**

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">By this time, children will have completed a number of artworks, including the initial practice artwork. During this lesson, they can be viewed by the class and decide on which artworks are to be used in the auction.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All artwork will be displayed in the artshow to be sold, with 1 artwork from each child to be offered at auction.