Lesson 28 | Inspiring Artists and Musicians | 1st Grade Language Arts

Lesson Map

Lesson

Discussion

Observe and describe paintings by different artists.

Materials

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

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 — to 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

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

Lesson

Explain why Jackson's work is original.

Materials

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

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
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)

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
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

Lesson

Explain why Frida Kahlo was resourceful.

Materials

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

Lesson

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

Materials

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

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)”
Editing Checklist 1 (G1, U5)

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.

Materials

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.

Materials

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.

Materials

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

Standards

3 days

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

Materials

School Studies
One: Number 31
La Gran Tenochtitlan
Self-Portrait...
Untitled
Calaveras
K-2 Narrative Brainstorm
Grade 1 Writing Rubrics (Narrative, Opinion & Informational)

Standards

L.1.2SL.1.1SL.1.2W.1.3W.1.5

Lesson

Listen to and describe music by different artists.

Materials

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

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...”

Standards

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

Lesson

Explain how prejudice and segregation influenced Marian.

Materials

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

Standards

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

Lesson

Explain why Marian Anderson was courageous.

Materials

When Marian Sang p. 15 — to end

Standards

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

Lesson

Describe Art Tatum using vocabulary from the unit.

Materials

Piano Starts Here
“Yesterdays”

Standards

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

Lesson

Analyze why Robbie was persistent.

Materials

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

Standards

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

Lesson

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

Materials

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

Standards

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

Lesson

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

Materials

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

Lesson

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

Materials

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

Standards

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

Lesson

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

Materials

When the Beat Was Born

Standards

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

Lesson

Explain what makes Trombone Shorty remarkable.

Materials

Trombone Shorty
“Where Y’At”

Standards

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

Lesson

Writing

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

Lesson

Discussion & Writing

Discuss and debate unit essential questions.

Standards

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

Lesson

Assessment

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

Lesson

Writing

5 days

Participate in a shared research project about Misty Copeland.

Materials

Misty Copeland
Firebird
Misty Copeland: Ballet Star
Bunheads
“Misty Copeland: An Unlikely Ballerina’s Story”

Standards

W.1.2W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8

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