Element of Art Value Art Project Anglerfish Contrast Middle School Art Lesson

This Anglerfish Art Lesson teaches the Element of Art: Value through a deep-sea subject students find fascinating. Working in charcoal or black soft pastels, students use light and dark values to create depth, mood and form, and explore dramatic contrast as they draw their own anglerfish.

It is written for upper elementary and junior high visual art, homeschool art programs and sub plans. Students learn to control mood, build depth with grayscale and highlight a focal point with strong light and shadow, supported by a step-by-step guide, value practice worksheets and a full lesson plan.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I teach elementary and 6th grade. My middle school students enjoyed looking at the interesting deep-sea creature and having fun making their own. Great lesson plan!” Hannah P.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 2-page lesson plan with objectives, step-by-step instruction, standards and reflection prompts
• 14-step full art tutorial in PDF and PowerPoint formats
• About the Element of Art: Value informational page, written for Grades 4 to 7 reading levels
• Read and Respond worksheet: "Using Value Effectively in Art"
• Grayscale value practice worksheet with an extended drawing prompt
• How to Draw an Anglerfish visual step-by-step page
• Line Zen Doodle worksheet for pattern, contrast and line
• Student-friendly rubric
• Display sign for student gallery walls
• Reflection pages, including 3 Stars and a Wish and a gallery walk activity
• Artist Statement

MATERIALS

Charcoal or black soft pastels on white construction paper or cardstock.

HOW TO USE IT

Teach it as a full lesson on value, shading and grayscale drawing, or as part of an Elements of Art unit, an ocean-themed project or a study of mood and contrast. Add the reflection writing or extra practice pages if you want to extend it.

NATIONAL STANDARDS

• VA:Cr2.1.6a Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
• VA:Cr3.1.6a Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.
• VA:Cr2.1.7a Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
• 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:Cr1.1.Ia Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.

FAQ

Who is this for?

General education teachers, visual art teachers and homeschool educators teaching upper elementary and junior high students.

How long does it take?

Typically 1 to 3 class sessions, depending on student age, class period length and teaching style.

Is there a PowerPoint?

Yes. The 14-step tutorial comes in both PDF and PowerPoint 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

Images and lessons are copyright products.

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.

YOU MAY NOT: post this on Outschool, blogs or district drives, or share, resell or copy this product for others without appropriate licensing. Admin or districts must purchase additional licenses.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic