Lesson Objectives
 Students will learn how to
Lesson Description
The students used pattern and shape in
order to create a geometric parade of
wacky people!
The students explored Jacob Lawrence’s
Parade before creating their artwork.
participate in a community of
artists! (Standard 3. Invent and
Discover to Create)
 Students will experiment with shape
in their artwork and recognize that
this is one of a number of steps in
this specific artmaking experience.
(Standard 3. Invent and Discover to
Create)
 Students will discover how simple
elements can be used to create a
complex and interesting
composition and to tell a story.
(Standard 4. Relate and Connect to
Transfer and Standard 2. Envision
and Critique to Reflect)
Geometric Shape Parade!
Grade: 1st
Written by: Aubrey K. Martin
Pre-Assessment Post Assessment
In order to figure out how much the students The Student’s artwork was assessed using 3
already knew about shape and pattern, I main categories:
conducted a Pre-Assessment discussion. The
questions were focused on what shapes certain  Does the student’s artwork tell a
objects were. I also drew some shapes on the story?
board and the students identified the ones that  Has the student incorporated shape
they recognized. and pattern in their composition?
 Do the elements that the student
included in their artwork contribute
to the story?

In-Progress Reflective Activity

Students will think about a time that they
saw a parade or went to a celebration.

 What colors did you see?

 How were the people in the parade
dressed?
 What shapes did you see?
 Did you notice any patterns?