Curriculum / ELA / 1st Grade / Unit 5: Inspiring Artists and Musicians / Lesson 11

Inspiring Artists and Musicians

Lesson 11

ELA

Unit 5

1st Grade

Lesson 11 of 26

Lesson Overview

Objective

Explain why Ria Thundercloud is strong using two examples from the text.

Readings and Materials

Book: Finding My Dance by Ria Thundercloud and illustrated by Kalila J. Fuller

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Video: “The Eagle Dance by Ria Thundercloud (Sandia, Ho-Chunk)”

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Rubric: Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)

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Lesson Map

Lesson

Discussion

Observe and describe paintings by different artists.

Materials

School Studies
One: Number 31
La Gran Tenochtitlan
Self-Portrait...
Untitled
Calaveras

Standards

SL.1.1SL.1.4SL.1.6

Lesson

Describe two key events from Horace's childhood or early life.

Materials

A Splash of Red pp. 1–14
School Studies
Domino Players

Standards

L.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.6RI.1.7SL.1.1

Lesson

Describe what makes Horace Pippin's art remarkable.

Materials

A Splash of Red p. 15 — end
School Studies

Standards

L.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.6RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Language

Use an apostrophe to show ownership or belonging.

Materials

Possessive Noun Worksheet (G1, U5, L4)

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3

Lesson

Explain why Jackson's work is original.

Materials

Action Jackson
One: Number 31
White Light

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.7RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Describe two key facts about Don Lupe's early life.

Materials

Funny Bones pp. 1–18
Calaveras

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.jRI.1.2RI.1.3SL.1.1

Lesson

Explain why Don Lupe, or Posada, was influential.

Materials

Funny Bones p. 19 — end
Calaveras

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Explain why Diego Rivera’s art is important.

Materials

Diego Rivera
La Gran Tenochtitlan

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.1.hL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Explain why Frida Kahlo was resourceful.

Materials

Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos
Self-Portrait...
Self Portrait with Monkeys

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Explain why Jean-Michel was radiant using two examples from the text.

Materials

Radiant Child
Untitled
Gold Griot

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Explain why Ria Thundercloud is strong using two examples from the text.

Materials

Finding My Dance
“The Eagle Dance by Ria Thundercloud (Sandia, Ho-Chunk)”

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Writing

3 days

Overview

Write an opinion piece critiquing a piece of artwork with 2–3 reasons to support an opinion.

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Brainstorm an opinion of an art piece and determine 2–3 reasons to support the opinion.

Materials

Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer (GK–5)
Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G1, U5, L12)
Mentor Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)

Standards

L.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8

Day 2 - Drafting

Draft an opinion piece critiquing an art piece that states an opinion, includes supporting reasons, and provides a concluding statement.

Materials

Mentor Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)
Nonexemplar Mentor Text (G1, U5, L12)
Opinion Text Structure Worksheet (G1, U5, L12)

Standards

L.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8

Day 3 - Revision & Editing

Revise an opinion writing piece that critiques a piece of artwork by adding opinion phrases, linking words, and explanations.

Materials

Revision Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)
Revision Strategy Menu (G1, U5, L12)

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8

Lesson

Writing

3 days

Overview

Write a poem that describes one of the paintings studied in the unit.

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Brainstorm details for a poem by observing details within a piece of artwork.

Materials

“Things”
Red Eiffel Tower

Standards

L.1.2W.1.3W.1.5

Day 2 - Drafting

Draft a poem using words to describe details and events within a piece of artwork.

Materials

School Studies
One: Number 31
La Gran Tenochtitlan
Self-Portrait...
Untitled
Calaveras

Standards

L.1.2W.1.3W.1.5

Day 3 - Revision & Editing

Revise a poem by adding repetition to draw attention to important ideas and feelings.

Materials

“Things”
School Studies
Self-Portrait...

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.2W.1.3W.1.5

Lesson

Discussion

Listen to and describe music by different artists.

Materials

“Black, Brown...”
“My Country...”
“Oye Como Va”
“B-Boy Boogie”
“Where Y’At”

Standards

SL.1.1SL.1.4SL.1.6

Lesson

Explain how the author shows that Duke Ellington was a genius.

Materials

Duke Ellington
“Black, Brown...”
“Take the A Train”

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Language

Use prepositions to tell where something happens or when something occurs.

Materials

Preposition Worksheet (G1, U5, L16)

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.iL.1.1.jRI.1.3

Lesson

Explain how Marian Anderson resisted prejudice and segregation.

Materials

When Marian Sang pp. 1–14
“My Country...”
“Didn't It Rain”

Standards

L.1.1.gL.1.1.jRI.1.3RI.1.8SL.1.1

Lesson

Explain how the author shows Marian Anderson is a symbol to her people.

Materials

When Marian Sang p. 15 — end
“My Country...”

Standards