Unit Lesson
Unit Lesson
Name: Noemi Hernandez
School: Texas
Lesson/Unit Title: Stories To Be Told
Lesson/Unit Overview: This unit will expose students to what illustration is and it’s importance from history to present times. They will enhance their drawing and painting skills as well as allow the students to interpret an idea, story,etc.
Grade Level: High (9-12)
Media Type: Watercolor painting
Duration:
Week 1: Introduction (Pencil)
Day 1: The class will begin by discussing what illustration is and show examples with slide show. Each students is to research illustrations and print out one of their favorites. They will then discuss why they liked them and how the artist portrayed it the way they did.
Day 2: The students will then pick a song or poem (that is appropriate) and sketch ideas out and choose one. (This could be a scene or comic strip)
Day 3: -Day 5
Week 2: How to... (Pen & Ink)
Day 1: Students will look around the school or research on the internet instructions
that have illustrations. The class will pick situations to depict and make 4 panels that give instructions with illustrations. The situations can range from how to be cool,
how to be a good student, to fight a dragon etc. Let the students use their creative
ability.
Day 2- Day 5: Work day.
Week 3: Bringing the Old back
Day 1: Show students old illustrations like Alice in Wonderland. They will do
detailed illustrations for a childrens book.
Day 2- Day5
Week 4: Judging a Book by It’s Cover (Watercolor Pen and Ink)
Day 1: The class will discuss books they have read in class and which they may
have a favorite one read. (Maybe collaborate with English Teachers and the books
read in class) Sketch a new cover for the book. One that they feel would fit better.
Day 2- Day 5
Week 5 and 6: It’s a bird, a plane, it’s…(Pencil, Ink, Watercolor)
Day 1: Talk about comic books and graphic novels in class. Discuss some of the
of the favorites.Then the students are able to choose to do a comic strip or a page.
Day 2- Day 5 Work Days
Artwork/Artists: Dr. Suess, Shei Silverstein, Eric Carle, Dave Mckean, Michael Turner,etc.
Media: Watercolor paints, brushes, Sharies Extra fine point, Bristol Paper, Pencils,erasers, rulers
Subject Matter: Illustration
Enduring Ideas: Students will able to interpret literature into something visual.
Theme: Art and A story
Rationale: This will allow students to stimulate their visual learning and enhance their ability to undestand.
Materials: Pencils, Bristol Paper, Watercolor paints, Sharpies
Cross Curriculum Integration: English
Item
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Cost
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Quantity
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Total
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Bristol Paper
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$6.36
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10
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$63.60
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Watercolor Paints
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$64.50
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1
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$64.50
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Brushes (144 Count)
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$62.75
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1
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$62.75
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Sharpie Extra Fine Point(12 count)
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$9.70
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5
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$48.50
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Pencils(72 Count)
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$8.97
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2
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$17.94
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