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Objective

Present information about an influential artist and learn about artists with different backgrounds, styles, and impacts.

Readings and Materials

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Lesson
Writing
Overview

Research a contemporary woman artist and collaborate with peers to create and present a slideshow presentation about the artist's background, style, and impact.

Day 1 Planning

Gather relevant information about a topic and take paraphrased notes using digital sources.

Materials
  • List of Artists and Resources (G6, U3, L12)
  • Mentor Presentation (G6, U3)
  • Artist Presentation Template (G6, U3, L12)
  • Artist Note-Catcher (G6, U3, L12)
  • Sample Artist Note-Catcher (G6, U3, L12)

Standards

W.6.2.bW.6.9

Day 2 Drafting

Create an organized slide about a topic that includes supporting details and text features. 

Materials
  • List of Artists and Resources (G6, U3, L12)
  • Mentor Presentation (G6, U3)
  • Artist Presentation Template (G6, U3, L12)
  • Artist Note-Catcher (G6, U3, L12)
  • Sample Artist Note-Catcher (G6, U3, L12)
  • Single Paragraph Outline
  • Non-Exemplar Artist Presentation (G6, U3, L12)
  • Artist Presentation Reflection Sheet (G6, U3, L12)
  • Informational Text Features Reference Sheet (G6–8)

Standards

W.6.2.aW.6.2.b

Day 3 Drafting

Draft cohesive speaker notes that develop and connect supporting details using transitional language.

Materials
  • List of Artists and Resources (G6, U3, L12)
  • Mentor Presentation (G6, U3)
  • Artist Presentation Template (G6, U3, L12)
  • Artist Note-Catcher (G6, U3, L12)
  • Sample Artist Note-Catcher (G6, U3, L12)
  • Single Paragraph Outline

Standards

W.6.2.bW.6.2.c

Day 4 Revising / Language

Revise speaker notes by adding descriptive phrases within sentences, using correct punctuation.

Materials
  • Mentor Presentation (G6, U3)
  • Artist Presentation Template (G6, U3, L12)

Standards

L.6.2.aW.6.5

Day 5 Publishing

Present information about an influential artist and learn about artists with different backgrounds, styles, and impacts.

Materials
  • Mentor Presentation (G6, U3)
  • Artist Presentation Reflection Sheet (G6, U3, L12)

Standards

SL.6.4SL.6.5W.6.2

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