Learning objective
- To consider how symbolism in art can convey meaning.
Success criteria
- I can draw
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National curriculum
Art and design
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Cross-curricular links
History
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Display the Presentation: In the spotlight and ask the children to answer the questions shown about the artist, Diego Rivera, who they learnt about last lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use slide 4 which provides question prompts to help them think about what they like or do that they could draw a symbol to represent, for example, what is your favourite food? (This slide can be left on display while they work.)
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could think about the juxtaposition of their symbols and how they could make them entwine with each other or overlap; could produce more complex and detailed drawings.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: responding to the meaning
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Vocabulary definitions
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aesthetic
As an adjective, it describes something that is pleasing to look at.
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character traits
A part of someone's personality that can produce a particular type of behaviour, e.g. sense of humour, honesty, creativity.
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Example work
St Edward's Primary School, Lisson Grove, London
St Edward's Primary School, Lisson Grove, London
Our Lady of Muswell RC Primary School, London
Walton Holymoorside Primary School, Chesterfield
Walton Holymoorside Primary School, Chesterfield
Walton Holymoorside Primary School, Chesterfield
Walton Holymoorside Primary School, Chesterfield
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 4th June, 2024
