Keith Haring Art Project Art And Write Pop Art Lesson Artist Study Art Activity

This Keith Haring Art and Write lesson combines an artist study, a bold Keith Haring inspired artwork and writing about art. Students learn about Keith Haring, explore his bold lines, playful figures and energetic style, create their own artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket.

It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers, and fits upper elementary art, middle school art, pop art lessons, cross-curricular art and sub plans. A PowerPoint step-by-step tutorial is included, so you can project the steps or leave the lesson with a sub.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF AND POWERPOINT TUTORIAL)

• 1 Cover Page
• 1 About the Art and Write Resource Page
• 1 How to Use the Art and Write Resource Page
• 2 Lesson Plan Pages
• 1 Standards Page
• 1 Warm-Up Art Challenge Page
• 1 Student Reading Page about Keith Haring
• 2 Rubric Pages
• 1 The Message Writing Page
• 1 Artwork Reflection Page
• 1 Artist Mindsets Page
• Artist Statement Pages
• Exit Ticket Page
• 1 Quick-Pick Reference Images Page
• 1 Rough Draft Page
• 1 Artwork Planning and Example Page
• 1 Full-Page Example Artwork
• Full PowerPoint Step-by-Step Tutorial
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Planning and Prompt Pages
• Opinion Writing Pages
• Blank Writing Pages, with two versions of writing paper to support different learner needs

WHAT STUDENTS DO

Students start with a Warm-Up Art Challenge, a lively picture of bold, colorful lines and simple dancing figures in Haring's style. The reading page covers who he was, where he worked, what made his style recognizable, and how his art carried messages about love, peace and social justice. Students then follow the tutorial to create their artwork, using the Quick-Pick Reference Images to choose dancing figures, barking dogs, aliens, radiant babies, music notes, hearts and arrows, so each piece turns out different.

The finished artwork has simple figures, strong outlines, energetic symbols and a patterned background. The example uses oil pastel, but you can use the materials that suit your classroom. Students practice line, shape, pattern, composition, personal expression and craftsmanship, then write about their work through non-fiction, fiction and opinion writing, reflections and artist statements.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want a Keith Haring art lesson with writing and reflection included.

Does it include a tutorial?

Yes. It includes a full PowerPoint step-by-step tutorial for teaching the art lesson.

Can I use my own art materials?

Yes. Use what works best for your classroom. The example artwork uses oil pastel.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) creates visual art resources for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want meaningful, easy-to-teach art lessons for kids. She was the featured cover educator in OCO Magazine for October 2025 and has been featured on NBC LX. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is for single educator use only.

YOU MAY: use this resource with your own students. Please purchase additional licenses if more than one teacher will be using it.

YOU MAY NOT: share, copy, upload, post online, distribute or resell this resource in any form.

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Ms Artastic