Learning objective
- To use more complex techniques to shape materials.
Success criteria
- I can draw a simple design for a
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National curriculum
Art and design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Ask the children to recap some of the key features of Magdalene Odundo’s work. Answers may include: She likes to use organic shapes that are curved, smooth and natural. She describes her clay work as vessels and is interested in them having an inside and an outside, like a body. She enjoys working with clay.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could cut out their designs, placing the drawing on the soap and then ‘drawing’ the outline design onto the soap by carving lightly in pencil; should have help with selecting the appropriate tools; should watch the video and teacher visual demos carefully; could have spare bars of soap to use as practice pieces.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could advise other children on which tool to choose for particular marks; could strive for a really finished piece by either smoothing the surface of their sculpture or by adding details or texture with the various tools; should adapt their ideas as they work if they encounter any problems with their designs.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: drawing a simple design, showing they
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Vocabulary
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abstract
Art where the subject doesn't necessarily look like it does in real life.
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carving
Using tools to shape a material into a sculpture.
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Example work
St James' Church of England Primary School, Ashton Under Lyne
St James' Church of England Primary School, Ashton Under Lyne
St James' Church of England Primary School, Ashton Under Lyne
St James' Church of England Primary School, Ashton Under Lyne
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