Enduring Understanding 3: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.

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Number: VA.4.C.3
Title: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 4
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

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Independent

VA.4.C.3.In.a
Use selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas.
VA.4.C.3.In.b
Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and describe how they are the same and different.
VA.4.C.3.In.c
Identify similarities between the art-making process and other disciplines.

Supported

VA.4.C.3.Su.a
Identify selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas.
VA.4.C.3.Su.b
Identify similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.C.3.Su.c
Recognize a similarity between the art-making process and another discipline.

Participatory

VA.4.C.3.Pa.a
Recognize selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas.
VA.4.C.3.Pa.b
Recognize the functions of a variety of artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.C.3.Pa.c
Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.

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