Six-Day Lesson Plan on Pointillism for Seventh Grade

Six-Day Lesson Plan on Pointillism for Seventh Grade

Learning Objectives

Understand the history and development of Pointillism. Identify and discuss notable Pointillist artists and their works. Practice Pointillism techniques using acrylic paint. Create your own Pointillist artwork.

What do you already know about Pointillism?

Introduction to Pointillism

Artistic technique using small, distinct dots of color to form an image.

History of Pointillism

Explore the origins and key figures of Pointillism.

Notable Pointillist Artists

Learn about prominent artists who contributed to the development of Pointillism.

Materials and Techniques for Pointillism

Understand the tools and methods used in creating Pointillist art.

Practice of Pointillism Techniques

Engage in hands-on activities using acrylic paint to practice Pointillism.

Creation of Pointillist Artwork

Apply learned techniques to create your own Pointillist artwork.

Definition List

Pointillism: an artistic technique using small, distinct dots of color. Acrylic Paint: fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.