Memory Quilts
Lesson Plan
Prepared by Ms. Lempola
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Duration of the lesson: 5- Half hour sessions
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
The purpose of this lesson is meet the 3rd grade curriculum needs under African
American Art. Students are read the book by, Faith Ringgold, whom is an African
American artist here in the United States. This artist reflects upon her experiences
growing up and illustrates them in here art through quilting. Students then choose a
memory to showcase in a drawing that is later quilted (collage) with squares that
resemble quilts.
NATIONAL ART STANDARDS
VA: Re 7.2.3a - Determine messages communicated by a work of art
VA:Cr 1.1.3a - create an artwork influenced by African American Art
VA: Cr 3.1.3a - add details, such as symbols, to enhance meaning of an artwork
VA: Cr 2.2.3a - demonstrate safe procedures for using art tools, equipment, and
studio space
VA: Pr 6.1.3a - identify and explain how and where African American artists
record stories and history of life through art
VA: Pr 4.1.3a - present a work of art in a digital portfolio
OBJECTIVES
1. Students will design and create a 9 x 9, Faith Ringgold inspired watercolor
crayon drawing that will be bordered with squares to look like a quilt.
2. Students will recognize, identify, and explain how and where African American
Artists record stories of history of life, through realistic and abstract means
(symbols) to portray an idea or experience.
3. Students will use creativity skills in deciding what memory they will choose to
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display on their quilt in a snapshot form. This discourages them from making
too complex of images or a map of an adventure.
4. Students will be responsible for turning in their own project on Artsonia.
5. Students will consider the elements of shape, color, and line in this lesson and
the class will discuss the principles of emphasis and movement.
Language Objectives:
Identify and properly implement the following terms:
Faith Ringgold
African American Art
Snapshot Memory
Behavioral Objectives:
1. Respect classroom materials used for this project
2. Respect all persons in the classroom
3. Follow the ART Expectations of this classroom
MATERIALS NEEDED
1. 9x9 pieces of drawing paper
2. 10.5x10.5 pieces of black paper
3. 1.5x1.5 quilt squares (scrapbook paper)
4. Pencil with Eraser
5. Sharpies
6. Watercolor crayons
7. Glue
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE / PREREQUISITE LEARNING
1. Elements of Art: Line, Shape, Color, texture
2. Principles of design: Balance, Emphasis, Movement, and Rhythm
3. How to safely, draw, trace, color, and glue with the materials in this lesson.
PROCEDURE
Introduction/ Motivation: Read the book: Tar Beach By: Faith Ringgold
Instructional Strategies:
Day 1:
-Read the book
-Think-pair-share: What was this artist's story she was sharing?
Why does she show herself flying?
Where does the story take place?
-Discuss what messages can be communicate by a work of art
-Today I want you to THINK about what you could draw for next
time. It could be a trip, a party, an event in your life! Doesnt have to be big. *Show
examples
- It is going to be like ONE page of the book, you can
draw a memory with you in it, or you flying over it! But you are going to draw your
WHOLE body!
-If you have ideas, you can draw or write them in your sketchbook.
Review:
Who did we learn about today? What did we learn about pieces of art?
Day 2:
- Refresh students on:
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Who is the artist we looked at?
What did I ask you to think about for our next piece of
artwork?
-Show them the examples:
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When you are creating your work, I want you to take a
picture of one moment in your mind and draw it. These drawings are simple.
- What would it look like if I drew every place on a trip, including
flying there, all 3 days and the activities, and flying back? -Messy!
- Remember, you are drawing yourself in this drawing, from your
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toes to your head.
- Remember, it is like a photo of a moment in your mind. We are not
drawing maps or schedules.
Step 1: Draw yourself on the paper, either flying or sitting/standing
Step 2: Add a line to separate the ground from the room or sky.
Step 3: SIMPLE DETAILS Not to much!
Day 3:
Review: What can art tell us?
Step 1: Draw yourself on the paper
Step 2: Add a line to separate the ground from the room or sky.
Step 3: SIMPLE DETAILS Not to much!
Step 4: Outline with Sharpie
-Teacher demonstrates watercolor crayons
Step 5: Color
Day 4:
Step 1: Draw yourself on the paper
Step 2: Add a line to separate the ground from the room or sky.
Step 3: SIMPLE DETAILS Not to much!
Step 4: Outline
-Teacher demonstrates watercolor crayons
Step 5: Color
Step 6: Add Water to blur crayons
Step 7: Glue onto border piece of paper (Straight as possible)
Day 5:
Step 1: Draw yourself on the paper
Step 2: Add a line to separate the ground from the room or sky.
Step 3: SIMPLE DETAILS Not to much!
Step 4: Outline
-Teacher demonstrates watercolor crayons
Step 5: Color
Step 6: Add Water to blur crayons
Step 7: Glue onto border piece of paper (Straight as possible)
Step 8: Glue on your quilted pieces around your border.
ACCOMMODATIONS / MODIFICATIONS
Extension and Enrichment:
For gifted and talented students, I will encourage them to take their time in really
considering each step of the process and how they can master the skill by practicing
and working hard.
Additional supports:
For students on an IEP or 504 I will help them by checking in more often and
demonstrating for them 1:1 any ideas or concepts they are struggling with.
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
Formative or summative assessments after instruction:
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