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  6. Lesson 2: Paula Rego – The Dance

Learning objective

  • To understand how to find meaning in painting.

Success criteria

  • I can describe a picture using the formal
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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Brain dump and hand out a whiteboard and pen to each child.

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Example work

Three students collaborating on a creative activity in a decorated room with colourful streamers and a cardboard tree. One stands on a yellow stool in a blue dress, another holds a large white umbrella, and the third crouches with a watering can near a container of stuffed animals

Montem Academy, Slough

Three individuals indoors, one holding a large white umbrella over the other two. The seated person wears a red hat and holds an orange object, while another stands next to them holding a small rectangular item

Montem Academy, Slough

Classroom setting with students actively participating in art and craft activities, using coloured paper, glue, and markers, surrounded by art supplies on tables and shelves

Montem Academy, Slough

Artwork created by pupils inspired by Paula Rego's 'The Dance,' featuring a colourful mixed-media collage with layered papers and illustrations in a project book

Montem Academy, Slough

Double-page spread from a project book showcasing Paula Rego's 'Drawing for The Dance' (1988) alongside pupil photographs and observations about similarities and differences between the sketch and painting

Montem Academy, Slough

Collage showcasing pupil work inspired by Paula Rego's 'The Dance,' including handwritten notes, colourful cutouts, and a drawing analysing similarities and differences between the artwork and painting

Montem Academy, Slough

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In this unit

Assessment - Art Y6: Painting and mixed media

Lesson 1: David Hockney - Option 1

Lesson 1 : Richard Brakenburg - Option 2

Lesson 2: Paula Rego - The Dance

Lesson 3: John Singer Sargent - The Front Line

Lesson 4: Fiona Rae - Option 1

Lesson 4: Frank Bowling - Option 2

Lesson 5: Lubaina Himid

Lesson 6: Research and planning

Lesson 7: Making art!

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Last update: 10th April, 2025

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