Subject: Visual Arts

Year : 5

Term : 2

Week Beg / No of Lessons : Early October

Success Criteria
Lesson
No

1-3

4-6

Area of
Study

Line
Matisse
Portrait

Shape and
Form
Modigliani
Portrait

Learning Intentions

I can create a selfportrait.

I can create an
exaggerated portrait
using oil pastel.

Lesson Detail

Differentiation

PART 1: Discuss the proportions of the face.

Have learners draw out the proportions into their
sketchbooks.
PART2: Discuss the work of MATISSE/ arbitrary
colour.
Learners will sketch selfportraits on A3 paper,
adding important details.
They will begin painting their
portraits using arbitrary
colour.
PART3: Learners will add
details and interesting
elements using chalk
pastels.

Supported
learners will be
given a basic
portrait outline
to trace.

Discuss the proportions of

the human face. Break up
the face into simple
shapes and forms.

Demonstrate
through
visualization
and
performative
behaviour all
instructions.

Look at the work of

Modigliani.
Have the pupils create
their drawings with pencil
on A4 paper. Colour using oil pastels and baby
oil to blend.

Assessment
Methods

Assessment for/of
Learning:

Support
ed
Learner

Core
Learner

Extende
d
Learner

Exceedi
ng
Learner

I need
help
creating
a selfportrait.

I can
create a
selfportrait
using
arbitrary
colours.

I can
create
an
accurat
e selfportrait
using
arbitrary
colours.

I can
create
an
accurat
e selfportrait
using
arbitrar
y
colours
in an
aestheti
cally
pleasin
g way.

PPT, paper,
paint, chalk
pastel,
sketchbooks,
pencils,
erasers.

I can
create
an
accurat
e
exagge
rated
portrait
using oil
pastel
blendin
g
techniq
ues.

PPT, A4
paper, oil
pastels, baby
oil, pastels,
eraser, pencil.

Extended and
exceeding
learners will be
asked to use
colours that
have meaning
for them.

Targeted
question to
confirm
understanding.

Resources

I need
help to
create
an
exagger
ated
portrait
using oil
pastel.

I can
create an
exaggerat
ed portrait
using oil
pastel.

I can
create
an
accurat
e
exagger
ated
portrait
using oil
pastel.

Observation,
Checklists/Rubrics
, Sketchbook
Checks, Final
pieces assessed.
Broad
questioning.
Baseline drawing
and written
assessment.
Use popsicle
sticks to check
that the entire
class understands
various concepts
and ideas.
Use targeted
questioning.
Have learners
tweet what
they have learnt
on a dedicated
board.

7-8

Line
Chinese
decorated
vases

I can use line to

create a culturally
inspired vase design.

Discuss Chinese and

Greek pottery
decoration.
Look at the shape of
each vase type.
Pupils decide which
they would like to
create.

Supported
learners will be
given the vase
outline and
examples of
Greek or
Chinese
designs.

I need
help to
create a
vase
shape.

I can use
line to
create a
vase
design.

I can
use line
to
create a
culturally
inspired
vase
design.

CHINESE: use shades

of blue oil pastel to
colour in the vase.
Paint over with white.
Pupils scratch in Chinese designs.

I can
use line
to
create
an
accurat
e
culturall
y
inspired
design.

PPT, paper, oil

pastels, paint,
cocktail sticks,
scissors, glue
sticks.

Learners can pair

and share.
Learners can
discuss what they
have learnt in
their table groups
and share this
with the class.

GREEK: Pupils use shades of brown and

terracotta oil pastel. Paint over with black and
scratch Greek designs in.
Creating 3d FORM
with chalk
pastel

I can create a 3-d

looking vase with
chalk pastel.

1.

2.

3.

4.
Creating a
paper
mache
vase

show pupils how

to accurately
draw a vase that
has symmetrical
halves.
Shae with chalk
pastel
(remember to
curve your lines)
Watercolour the
background

Give pupils
worksheets to
copy, or let
them trace
designs.

I need
help to
create a
vase
shape.

I can
create a
vase
shape.

I can
create a
vase
that
looks 3d.

I can
create
an
interesti
ng and
comple
x vase
that
looks 3d.

Chalk pastel;
a3 paper;
watercolour
paints; water
pots; paint
birches,
pencil and
pencil crayon.

Help pupils
place strips and
ensure there
are no holes in
their paper
mache.

I need
help
creating
a paper
mache
vase.

I can
create a
simple
paper
mache
vase.

I can
create
an
interestin
g and
neatly
painted
vase.

I can
create
a neatly
painted
culturall
y
inspired
vase.

Newspaper;
water; glue;
big mixing
bowls; plastic
containers;
paint

Add details and pattern with pencil

crayon.

I can create a paper

mache vase.

Using
newspaper strips. Ppupils can bring in
a plastic bowl/ water bottle. Place
strips of newspaper intot he mixture of
white glue and water. Place strips
carefully over the outside of the plastic
container. Plastic containers that are
hard must be covered in cling film.

Have learners
quickly doodle
what they learnt
in their
sketchbooks.

Each child can

teach a friend
what they have
learnt.
3-2-1:
List 3 things you
remember from
this lesson
Give 2 examples
of what you
learned
Write 1 question
you have or
something you
are confused
about

Once pupils have layered at least 5

layers, they can leave it to dry. Next
lesson paint neatly (dont use water).
9

Texture
Land Art/
Found art

I can use found

objects to make
interesting art.

Discuss the
works of Andy
Goldsworthy
and Stephan
Hillerbrand/
Mary
Magsamen.
How can we
turn everyday
objects into
interesting art?
Do a
collaborative
class project
with objects
found in the
classroom.
Each learner
will create a small mandala art piece with
objects found inside the classroom and
objects found on a small tour around the
school grounds. Final pieces will be
photographed.

Pair up
supported
learners with
extended/exce
eding learners
to ensure
understanding.

I need
help to
use
found
objects
to make
an art
piece.

I can use
found
objects to
make art.

I can
use
found
objects
to make
interestin
g art.

I can
use
found
objects
to
make
interesti
ng art
that
represe
nts a
mandal
a.

PPT,
availability to
found
objects,
digital
camera.