Michigan Mittens
Learning Targets
I can...- Create a Michigan Mitten using printmaking techniques learned in class
- Use line types (dotted, straight, wavy), warm/cool colors (red, orange, yellow; green, blue, purple), and texture (buttons, forks, stamps)
- Use fine motor skills (cutting, pressing, folding) and mathematical connections (number recognition, matching skills, pattern identification) based on Concept Art
- Define Line (a dot that goes for a walk)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. First Art Element: Types Of Line Introduction
2. Read "The Mystery of The Red Mitten" by Steven Kellogg
3. Discussion Questions "What are mittens? How many of you have ever worn mittens? How many of you have ever lost a mitten? How did you feel? Why are mittens easy to lose? Why do you think this story is called The Mystery of The Red Mitten?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose One 12" by 15" White Paper
2. Use Mitten Template to trace Two identical Mittens onto White Paper
3. Outline & Trace over Two Identical Mittens with Sharpie MarkerReminder:
- Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Michigan Mittens for Assigned Table
2. Read "The Mitten" by Jan Brett
3. Symmetry- means the same on both sides. Are the two mittens the same on both sides? What types of line did you use to make a pattern or design on the mittens? How do you like your colorful mittens? What eye-catching embellishments did you add to your mittens? Is it merely decorative or does it pull your eye to something important?
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Michigan Mittens for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (speed ball ink, white paper, styrofoam)
Lesson Activities
1. Use Line Variation (wavy, dotted, blurred) to create an identical pattern on both mittens
2. Use warm/cool colors (red, orange, yellow; green, blue, purple) to fill the the positive space
3. Use Craft Jewels, Sequins, and Snow Crystals to add embellishments to Michigan Mittens
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