Sun and Moon Line Art Lesson Element of Art Line Art Middle School Art Activity

This Sun and Moon Line Art Project is a black-and-white drawing lesson that teaches the Element of Art: Line along with creative thinking, composition and contrast. It is designed for upper elementary and middle school, Grades 4 to 7, and fills 1 to 3 art classes.

Students use a fine tip marker or black colored pencil to create a sun and moon line art composition that explores repetition, pattern and movement. A critical thinking read and respond activity and a writing prompt add reflection and cross-curricular connections, so it works as an introduction to line or a review.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Visual art lesson plan exploring the Element of Art: Line
• About the Element of Art Line page
• Step-by-step instructions with visuals, in both PowerPoint and PDF formats
• Sun and Moon line art example
• Writing prompt page
• Read and Respond critical thinking reading and written response pages
• Rubric, assessment and reflections, plus compare and contrast, artist statements and sustainable studio habits responses
• Instructions for using fine tip markers or black colored pencil

HOW TO USE IT

Teach it as part of an Element of Art: Line unit, especially when you are focusing on contrast and composition. It also works as a cross-curricular art and ELA activity or as a sub plan that asks for deeper thinking.

The Read and Respond pages work well for early finishers or as a cross-curricular assessment. Include as much of the writing and critical thinking as suits your class and timeframe.

NATIONAL STANDARDS

• VA:Cr2.1.8a Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of artmaking or designing.
• VA:Cr2.3.8a Select, organize, and design images and words to make visually clear and compelling presentations.
• VA:Cr1.1.8a Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.
• VA:Cr1.1.Ia Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.
• VA:Cr1.2.Ia Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
• VA:Cr2.1.7a Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
• VA:Cr2.3.7a Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.
• VA:Cr2.1.6a Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

FAQ

Who is this for?

General classroom teachers, homeschool educators, art specialists and substitute teachers working with Grades 4 to 7.

How long will it take?

The full project takes 1 to 3 art classes, depending on your students' age, behavior and skill level, and how much of the writing and critical thinking you include.

What materials do students need?

A fine tip marker or a black colored pencil.

Is there a PowerPoint?

Yes. The step-by-step instructions come in both PowerPoint and PDF formats.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and in OCO Magazine, and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use this for your classroom, homeschool, or as part of your creative teaching. Clip art may be used for classroom decor, bulletin boards and educational products with proper licensing.

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Ms Artastic