Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1 45 minutes - Alice Maher's artwork
- The Fall of the House of Usher printouts
- Art supplies (paper, pencils, markers)
- Show examples of Alice Maher's artwork
- Introduce The Fall of the House of Usher
- Discuss the artist's inspiration and style
- Show and discuss The Fall of the House of Usher printouts
- Analyze the elements and techniques used
- Highlight specific details in the artwork
- Recap the main points discussed
- Encourage questions and observations
- Assign a short written reflection on what they learned
- Written reflections
Lesson 2 60 minutes - Art supplies (paint, brushes, canvas/paper)
- The Fall of the House of Usher printouts
- Recap previous lesson
- Discuss the main art medium Alice Maher is known for (painting)
- Show examples of paintings inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher
- Provide each student with a canvas/paper and art supplies
- Encourage them to create their own painting inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher
- Offer guidance and support throughout the process
- Allow students to share their finished paintings
- Discuss the different approaches and interpretations
- Encourage positive feedback and questions
- Observations of students' engagement and creativity
Lesson 3 45 minutes - The Fall of the House of Usher image printouts
- Art supplies (markers, colored pencils, paper)
- Recap previous lessons
- Display different original images inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher
- Provide students with The Fall of the House of Usher image printouts
- Instruct them to create their own original image inspired by the artwork
- Encourage exploration of different styles and techniques
- Allow students to share their original images
- Discuss the elements that make them inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher
- Encourage questions and observations
- Observations of students' originality and incorporation of inspiration
Lesson 4 60 minutes - Art supplies (paper, pencils, markers, glue, scissors)
- The Fall of the House of Usher printouts
- Recap previous lessons
- Discuss different ways to present and share artwork
- Instruct students to create a 3D pop-up artwork inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher
- Provide art supplies and guidance
- Encourage creativity and attention to detail
- Allow students to share their 3D pop-up artworks
- Discuss the different techniques used and the impact of the 3D element
- Encourage questions and observations
- Observations of students' creativity and craftsmanship
Lesson 5 45 minutes - Art supplies (paper, pencils, markers) - Recap previous lessons
- Discuss the importance of self-expression in art
- Instruct students to create a self-portrait incorporating elements from The Fall of the House of Usher
- Encourage them to express their feelings and emotions through the artwork
- Allow students to share their self-portraits
- Discuss the different approaches and interpretations
- Encourage positive feedback and questions
- Observations of students' self-expression and engagement
Lesson 6 60 minutes - The Fall of the House of Usher printouts
- Art supplies (markers, colored pencils, paper)
- Recap previous lessons
- Discuss the use of symbolism in art
- Provide students with The Fall of the House of Usher printouts
- Instruct them to create an artwork incorporating symbolism inspired by the artwork
- Encourage them to think deeply about their chosen symbols
- Allow students to share their symbolic artworks
- Discuss the meaning behind their chosen symbols
- Encourage questions and observations
- Observations of students' symbolism and ability to convey meaning