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ELA
Unit 5
1st Grade
Lesson 7 of 26
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Explain why Diego Rivera’s art is important.
Book: Diego Rivera: His World and Ours by Duncan Tonatiuh
Painting: Tenochtitlán by Diego Rivera
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Why is Diego Rivera’s art important?
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Describe the difference between classical painting and cubism.
What project was Diego asked to do? How did he find his inspiration for the project?
What was Diego’s main purpose when painting different murals? Give specific examples of the types of murals he created and how they met his purpose.
Why does the author ask what Diego would paint today? How does this help a reader better understand Diego?
What other important history and traditions did Diego paint in his murals? Give at least two specific examples.
The author says that, “Diego’s murals teach us about the past. But they also show a better future for the common people.” What evidence does the author give to support this point?
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mural
n.
any piece of artwork painted directly on a wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface
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L.1.1.g — Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because).
L.1.1.j — Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts.
RI.1.3 — Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
RI.1.8 — Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
SL.1.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.1.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).
RI.1.1 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.1.4 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
RI.1.7 — Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.
RI.1.10 — With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade 1.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.1.5 — Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
SL.1.6 — Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation.
Lesson 6
Lesson 8
Observe and describe paintings by different artists.
SL.1.1 SL.1.4 SL.1.6
Describe two key events from Horace’s childhood or early life.
L.1.1.j RI.1.3 RI.1.6 RI.1.7 SL.1.1
Describe what makes Horace Pippin’s art remarkable.
L.1.1.g L.1.1.j RI.1.3 RI.1.6 RI.1.8 SL.1.1
Explain why Jackson’s work is original.
L.1.1.g L.1.1.j RI.1.3 RI.1.8 SL.1.1
Describe two key facts about Don Lupe’s early life.
L.1.1.j RI.1.2 RI.1.3 SL.1.1
Explain why Don Lupe, or Posada, was influential.
Explain why Frida Kahlo was resourceful.
Explain what Jean-Michel was courageous.
Writing – 2 days
Write an opinion piece stating which artist is your favorite.
L.1.1.g L.1.1.j L.1.2.a L.1.2.b L.1.6 SL.1.1 W.1.1 W.1.5 W.1.7 W.1.8
Narrative – 3 days
Write a poem that describes one of the paintings studied in the unit.
L.1.2 SL.1.1 SL.1.2 W.1.3 W.1.5
Listen to and describe music by different artists.
Explain how the author shows that Duke Ellington was a genius.
L.1.1.j RI.1.3 RI.1.8 SL.1.1
Explain how prejudice and segregation influenced Marian.
Explain why Marian Anderson was courageous.
Describe Art Tatum using vocabulary from the unit.
Analyze why Robbie was persistent.
Explain why Robbie Robertson is an important part of the music world.
Explain what experiences Carlos had with music as a child and how they influenced him.
Analyze why the author titled the book When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana by Michael Mahin.
Explain three of the key elements of Hip Hop and how DJ Kool Herc helped to create each of them.
Explain what makes Trombone Shorty remarkable.
Opinion Writing – 3 days
Write an opinion piece stating which musician is your favorite and why.
L.1.1.g L.1.1.j L.1.2.a L.1.2.b L.1.2.c L.1.6 SL.1.1 W.1.1 W.1.5 W.1.7 W.1.8
Discussion & Writing
Discuss and debate unit essential questions.
SL.1.1 SL.1.4 SL.1.6 W.1.2
Assessment
Writing – 5 days
Participate in a shared research project about Misty Copeland.
W.1.2 W.1.5 W.1.7 W.1.8
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