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Subjects

Art and design Computing Design and technology French Geography History Music Physical education Spanish Religion and worldviews RSE & PSHE Science Wellbeing

Lesson 1: Is it art?

Exploring the idea that they are artists and makers; reflecting on what makes an activity ‘art’ or ‘craft’.

Learning objective

To know that art can be made in different ways.

Success criteria

I can explain

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National curriculum

Art and design

Pupils should be

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Cross-curricular links

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Spoken language

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

As this is the first unit in Key stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children. You may wish to ask the children to recall any creative projects they worked on in EYFS: Reception. A craft activity would be ideal; some examples from Kapow Primary units could be: Art and design, EYFS…

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support

Should be supported by helping them frame their answers during the Attention grabber activity; could share examples of creative projects they completed at school, rather than outside.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should justify their ideas about why something is art or not; should clearly show in their sketchbook what creative project they have done in the past, adding labels or phrases to explain further.

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