Benchmarks/Standards

ART.VA.II.4.1 Synthesize the use of a variety of materials, techniques, and processes to

problem solve in the creation of art.
ART.VA.II.4.4 Analyze and reflect on the uses of subject matter, symbols, and ideas to express
and communicate meaning in artwork.
ART.VA.III.4.2 Recognize that artwork may serve functional purposes, be purely decorative,
or serve multiple purposes.
ART.VA.III.4.5 Analyze how art can be a reflection of society and a response to real world
experiences.
ART.VA.IV.4.1 Describe how artwork communicates facts and/or experiences of various
cultures.
ART.VA.IV.4.2 Compare and contrast the visual elements contained in the artwork of
particular cultures.

Behavioral Objective
Students will be able to identify the characteristics of a Japanese Scroll.
Students will be able to be inspired by the world around them.
Students will be able to effectively use watercolor paints.

Formative Assessment Discussion, Sketchbooks
Summative Assessment Final Scroll Painting

Studio Activity
Students will design their own Japanese Scroll that contains an image inspired by nature
and other Japanese artwork. These scrolls will be completed using permanent markers and
watercolors. This project will also be cross curricular by adding a haiku to the top portion of the
scroll.

Procedure
Day 1 Introduce project
Day 2 Begin Watercolor Painting
Day 3 Roll scrolls and Write Haikus
Day 4 Finish or Touch Up

Materials Watercolor paper, watercolor paint trays, paint brushes (size 2 and size 6), fine tip
permanent markers, cardboard tubes, sample Artist works/PowerPoint

Vocabulary
Inspiration
Hand scroll
Hanging Scroll

Artist Example
Hokusai The Great Wave
Sesshu


Day 2

Standards
ART.VA.II.4.1 Synthesize the use of a variety of materials, techniques, and processes to
problem solve in the creation of art.
ART.VA.II.4.4 Analyze and reflect on the uses of subject matter, symbols, and ideas to express
and communicate meaning in artwork.
ART.VA.III.4.2 Recognize that artwork may serve functional purposes, be purely decorative,
or serve multiple purposes.
ART.VA.III.4.5 Analyze how art can be a reflection of society and a response to real world
experiences.
ART.VA.IV.4.1 Describe how artwork communicates facts and/or experiences of various
cultures.
ART.VA.IV.4.2 Compare and contrast the visual elements contained in the artwork of
particular cultures.

Behavioral/Objective
Students will be able to use watercolor effectively and safely.
Students will be able to identify connections to other cultures and art styles.

Anticipatory Set
Review the content that was discussed in the previous session.
What were we working on last week? Does anyone remember the name of the
artist we looked at? What were they inspired by? What were you inspired by?

Objective/Purpose
Today we are going to continue working on our scrolls. We are going to use watercolors,
but only after we are done drawing our nature scenes. Hopefully, we will be able to finish
using watercolor today so that we can finish our projects next week by rolling and adding
a haiku.

Input
Task Analysis
a. Anticipatory Set
b. State objective
c. Demonstrate how to use watercolors
a. Brushes, water bowls, trays
b. Adding water drips
c. More water = lighter color, less water = stronger/darker color
d. Restate order of completion: Pencil, Pen/marker, watercolor
e. Independent practice
f. Closure
Thinking Levels
By the end of this lesson, students should reach the application level. They will use their
knowledge of Japanese scrolls and watercolors to create their own work of art.

Materials
Watercolor Paper
Pencils, Super Fine Tip Permanent Markers
Watercolors, Paint Brushes, Water bowls, Paper Towels
Visual Aids

Independent Practice
Students will continue to work on their scrolls and nature scenes. Once they have finished
tracing their pencil drawings in fine tip permanent marker, they may begin working with
watercolor paints. Students should focus on making their images look as much like real
nature as possible, doing their personal best.

Closure
Explain clean up procedure for watercolors.
Clean up.







Day 3

Standards
ART.VA.II.4.1 Synthesize the use of a variety of materials, techniques, and processes to
problem solve in the creation of art.
ART.VA.II.4.4 Analyze and reflect on the uses of subject matter, symbols, and ideas to express
and communicate meaning in artwork.
ART.VA.III.4.2 Recognize that artwork may serve functional purposes, be purely decorative,
or serve multiple purposes.

Behavioral/Objective
Students will be able to use watercolor effectively and safely.
Students will be able to identify connections to other cultures and art styles.
Students will be able to write a haiku related to their artwork.

Anticipatory Set
Review the content that was discussed in the previous session.
What were we working on last week? What were they inspired by?

Objective/Purpose
Today we are going to continue working on our scrolls. First we have to glue on the rolls.
Then we are going to write a haiku in the middle section we blocked off. Your haikus
need to be written in your sketchbooks first so that we do not mess up our artwork. I will
check to make sure they are accurate, and then you can write them on your scroll in the
permanent marker. Finally, if we have time, you may finish any painting with the
watercolors.

Input
Task Analysis
a. Anticipatory Set
b. State objective
c. Explain the rules for a haiku
a. Three lines, 5-7-5 syllables
b. Typically also inspired by or related to nature
d. Restate order of completion: In sketchbooks, Pencil, Pen/marker, watercolor
e. Independent practice
f. Closure


Materials
Watercolor Paper
Pencils, Super Fine Tip Permanent Markers
Watercolors, Paint Brushes, Water bowls, Paper Towels
Visual Aids

Independent Practice
Students will continue to work on their scrolls and nature scenes. Within this session,
students will roll the tops of their scrolls with a cardboard tube. Then they will write a
haiku related to nature in the remaining space. If there is time, students may finish or
touch up their paintings with watercolors.

Closure
Explain clean up procedure for watercolors and projects.
Clean up.