Inspiring Artists and Musicians

Discussion

Observe and describe paintings by different artists.

School Studies
One: Number 31
La Gran Tenochtitlan
Self-Portrait...
Untitled
Calaveras
Art Analysis Response Worksheet (G1, U5, L1)

Standards

SL.1.1SL.1.4SL.1.6

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

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

Standards

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

Describe what makes Horace Pippin's art remarkable.

A Splash of Red p. 15 — to end
School Studies

Standards

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

Language

Use an apostrophe to show ownership or belonging.

A Splash of Red
“Express Yourself”
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)
Possessive Noun Worksheet (G1, U5, L4)

Standards

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

Explain why Jackson's work is original.

Action Jackson
One: Number 31
White Light
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)

Standards

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

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

Funny Bones pp. 1–18
Calaveras

Standards

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

Explain why Don Lupe, or Posada, was influential.

Funny Bones p. 19 — end
Calaveras
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)

Standards

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

Explain why Diego Rivera’s art is important.

Diego Rivera
La Gran Tenochtitlan
Possessive Noun Worksheet (G1, U5, L8)

Standards

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

Explain why Frida Kahlo was resourceful.

Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos
Self-Portrait...
Self Portrait with Monkeys
Noun Sort Worksheet (G1, U5, L9)

Standards

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

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

Radiant Child
Untitled
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)

Standards

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

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

Finding My Dance
“The Eagle Dance by Ria Thundercloud (Sandia, Ho-Chunk)”
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)

Standards

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

3 days

Overview

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

All previously read unit texts
All previously studied paintings
Single Point Opinion Writing Rubric 1 (G1, U5, L12)
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)
Opinion Writing Rubric (G1)
Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer (GK–5)
Mentor Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)
Nonexemplar Mentor Text (G1, U5, L12)
Opinion Text Structure Worksheet (G1, U5, L12)
Revision Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)
Revision Strategy Menu (G1, U5, L12)

Day 1 - Brainstorming

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

All previously read unit texts
School Studies
One: Number 31
La Gran Tenochtitlan
Self-Portrait...
Untitled
Calaveras
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.

Day 3 - Revision & Editing

Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer from Day 1
Single Point Opinion Writing Rubric 1 (G1, U5, L12)
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

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

Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)
Opinion Writing Rubric (G1)
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

3 days

Overview

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

All previously studied paintings
“Things”
Red Eiffel Tower
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G1, U5, L13)
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)
Narrative Writing Rubric (G1)
Art-Inspired Poetry Graphic Organizer (G1, U5, L13)
Art-Inspired Poetry Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G1, U5, L13)
Mentor Text 2 (G1, U5, L13)
Exemplar Art-Inspired Poetry Graphic Organizer (G1, U5, L13)
Revision Text 2 (G1, U5, L13)

Day 1 - Brainstorming

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

“Things”
Red Eiffel Tower
Art-Inspired Poetry Graphic Organizer (G1, U5, L13)
Art-Inspired Poetry Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G1, U5, L13)

Standards

L.1.2W.1.3W.1.5

Standards

Standards

Listen to and describe music by different artists.

“Black, Brown...”
“Yesterdays”
“My Country...”
“The Night...”
“Oye Como Va”
“Where Y’At”
“Let Me...”

Standards

SL.1.1SL.1.4SL.1.6

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

Duke Ellington
“Black, Brown...”

Standards

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

Explain how prejudice and segregation influenced Marian.

When Marian Sang pp. 1–14
“My Country...”

Standards

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

Explain why Marian Anderson was courageous.

When Marian Sang p. 15 — to end

Standards

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

Describe Art Tatum using vocabulary from the unit.

Piano Starts Here
“Yesterdays”

Standards

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

Analyze why Robbie was persistent.

Rock & Roll Highway pp. 1–18
“The Night...”

Standards

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

Explain why Robbie Robertson is an important part of the music world.

Rock & Roll Highway p. 19 — to end
“The Weight”

Standards

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

Explain what experiences Carlos had with music as a child and how they influenced him.

When Angels Sing pp. 1–20
“Oye Como Va”

Analyze why the author titled the book When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana by Michael Mahin.

When Angels Sing p. 21 — to end
“Oye Como Va”

Standards

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

Explain three of the key elements of Hip Hop and how DJ Kool Herc helped to create each of them.

When the Beat Was Born

Standards

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

Explain what makes Trombone Shorty remarkable.

Trombone Shorty
“Where Y’At”

Standards

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

3 days

Write an opinion piece stating which musician is your favorite and why.

Standards

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

Discussion & Writing

Discuss and debate unit essential questions.

Standards

SL.1.1SL.1.4SL.1.6W.1.2

Assessment

Gauge student understanding of unit content and skills with one of Fishtank's unit assessments.

5 days

Participate in a shared research project about Misty Copeland.