Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1	45 minutes	Books or printouts about Claude Monet Images of Monet's Water Lilies painting	Introduce Claude Monet and his famous work, Water Lilies Show images of the painting Discuss the colors, style, and subject matter	Discuss the main art medium Claude Monet is known for: oil painting Show examples of oil paintings Explain how oil paints work Provide an opportunity for students to experiment with oil pastels or oil paints	Review what students have learned about Monet and his style Encourage students to share their favorite Water Lilies painting	Observe students' engagement and participation during discussions Assess students' ability to use oil pastels or oil paints to create their own artwork
Lesson 2	60 minutes	Oil pastels or oil paints Watercolor paper or canvas Paintbrushes Water containers	Review the previous lesson on Monet and Water Lilies Show examples of different Water Lilies paintings by Monet Discuss the use of colors and brushstrokes	Provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a painting inspired by Water Lilies Encourage students to experiment with blending colors and creating texture Support students in using oil pastels or oil paints effectively	Showcase students' completed artwork Encourage students to share their artistic choices and explain how their painting was inspired by Water Lilies	Assess students' ability to follow instructions and use oil pastels or oil paints effectively Evaluate students' creativity and ability to incorporate elements of Water Lilies into their own artwork
Lesson 3	45 minutes	Images of original artwork inspired by Water Lilies Drawing paper or sketchbooks	Show examples of original artwork inspired by Water Lilies Discuss what makes these artworks inspired by Monet's painting	Provide drawing materials Encourage students to create their own original artwork inspired by Water Lilies Support students in exploring different styles and techniques	Showcase students' artwork and discuss their inspirations Encourage students to compare and contrast their artwork with Monet's Water Lilies	Assess students' ability to create original artwork inspired by Water Lilies Evaluate students' understanding of what makes their artwork inspired by Monet's painting
Lesson 4	60 minutes	Construction paper or cardstock Scissors Glue or tape Markers or colored pencils	Review Monet's Water Lilies painting Show examples of different art forms such as collage and mixed media Discuss how artists can use different materials to create interesting effects	Provide various materials for students to create a collage or mixed media artwork inspired by Water Lilies Encourage students to experiment with different textures, colors, and shapes Support students in planning and executing their artwork	Showcase students' collages or mixed media artworks Encourage students to explain their artistic choices and how their artwork reflects Water Lilies	Assess students' ability to create a collage or mixed media artwork inspired by Water Lilies Evaluate students' creativity and use of materials
Lesson 5	45 minutes	Large sheets of paper or mural paper Tempera paints Paintbrushes	Review Monet's Water Lilies painting Discuss the scale and impact of large artworks Show examples of mural paintings	Provide large sheets of paper or mural paper Guide students in planning and sketching a mural inspired by Water Lilies Support students in using tempera paints to bring their mural to life	Showcase students' mural paintings Encourage students to explain the elements of Water Lilies they incorporated into their mural	Assess students' ability to plan and execute a mural inspired by Water Lilies Evaluate students' creativity and use of color
Lesson 6	30 minutes	Classroom display area or bulletin board Artwork from previous lessons	Review all the artwork created in previous lessons Discuss the importance of sharing and appreciating each other's artwork	Guide students in organizing and displaying their artwork in an interesting and visually appealing way Encourage students to write short descriptions or captions for their artwork Support students in creating labels or signs for the display	Celebrate the students' artistic achievements with a class art exhibition Invite other classes or parents to visit the exhibition Encourage students to discuss and explain their artwork to visitors	Assess students' ability to organize and present their artwork in a display Evaluate students' ability to explain their artistic choices and inspirations Print