VA.5.C.1.2

Use prior knowledge and observation skills to reflect on, analyze, and interpret exemplary works of art.
General Information
Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade: 5
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
7701010: Art: K-5 (Specifically in versions: 2013 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
5001060: Art - Intermediate 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7701045: Access Art Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
VA.5.C.1.In.b: Use defined criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.
VA.5.C.1.Pa.b: Use a teacher-selected criterion to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.
VA.5.C.1.Su.b: Use teacher-selected criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.

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Lesson Plans

Super Hero Self Portrait:

Students will create a superhero character based upon their own personality using color, value and texture to convey mood and intensity in their artwork.

Type: Lesson Plan

Selfies Before Smartphones:

In this lesson students will learn about self-portraits and art criticism.  Students will analyze Andy Warhol’s camouflage Self-Portrait.  Students will then be guided through a  lesson in which they create their own self-portrait ("selfie") using a digital photograph, acetate and a watercolor background.  Students will write an artist statement about their finished self-portrait.   

 

Type: Lesson Plan

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