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

General Information
Number: VA.3.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: 3
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

VA.3.C.3.In.a
Critique a variety of familiar visual art using defined criteria.
VA.3.C.3.In.b
Identify vocabulary that is used in both visual art and other contexts.
VA.3.C.3.In.c
Describe the purposes of artworks and utilitarian objects.

Supported

VA.3.C.3.Su.a
Critique a variety of familiar visual art using a teacher-selected criterion.
VA.3.C.3.Su.b
Recognize selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.3.C.3.Su.c
Identify the functions of artworks and utilitarian objects.

Participatory

VA.3.C.3.Pa.a
Select preferred, familiar visual art products.
VA.3.C.3.Pa.b
Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.3.C.3.Pa.c
Recognize the function of selected artworks or utilitarian objects.

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Lesson Plan

Cubism and Picasso's Portraits:

In this lesson, students will create a portrait inspired by Pablo Picasso's Cubism. 

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