Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to J.M.W. Turner 45 minutes Books or printouts about J.M.W. Turner, images of The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838 Begin by showing the students images of J.M.W. Turner's artwork and briefly discuss his style and contributions to the art world. Focus on The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838. Discuss the significance of the painting and its historical context. Summarize the key points discussed and ask students to share their initial thoughts and impressions of the painting. Listen to students' responses during the discussion and provide feedback.
Lesson 2: Exploring Turner's Art Medium 60 minutes Watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper, images of The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838 Recap the previous lesson by briefly discussing J.M.W. Turner and The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838. Introduce watercolor as the main art medium Turner is known for. Show students examples of Turner's watercolor works. Guide students in creating their own watercolor paintings inspired by The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838. Encourage experimentation with color and brush techniques. Allow students to share their artwork with the class and discuss their creative choices. Assess students' understanding of watercolor techniques and their ability to apply them in their own artwork.
Lesson 3: Interpreting Inspired Images 45 minutes Printouts of various original images inspired by The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838 Show students a variety of original images inspired by The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838. Guide students in examining the images and identifying elements that make them inspired by Turner's painting (e.g., composition, color palette, subject matter). Allow students to create their own original images inspired by The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838. Encourage them to incorporate the identified elements. Have students share their images with the class and discuss how they incorporated the inspiration from Turner's painting. Assess students' ability to identify and incorporate elements of inspiration in their own artwork.
Lesson 4: Creating Personal Paintings 60 minutes Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas or heavy paper, images of The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838 Review the previous lessons and the concept of creating inspired artwork. Guide students in creating their own acrylic paintings inspired by The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838. Encourage them to incorporate their own style and interpretation. Provide opportunities for students to share their completed paintings in an interesting way, such as setting up an art gallery in the classroom or creating a digital presentation. Assess students' ability to create artwork inspired by Turner's painting while incorporating their own style.
Lesson 5: Reflecting on Artwork 30 minutes Artwork created by students Engage students in a discussion about their own artwork and the process of creating it. Encourage students to reflect on their artistic choices, challenges faced, and what they enjoyed most about the project. Summarize the key points discussed and allow students to appreciate the diverse range of artwork created by their peers. Assess students' ability to reflect on their own artwork and articulate their thoughts and experiences.
Lesson 6: Artwork Showcase 45 minutes Easel, display boards, camera or smartphone Prepare the classroom for an artwork showcase by setting up easels and display boards. Invite students to present and discuss their artwork with their classmates and other teachers. Encourage students to explain their creative choices, inspiration, and what they learned from the project. Observe students' ability to effectively communicate about their artwork and provide positive feedback.