I. OVERVIEW LESSON SUMMARY: Students will learn about the artist Jackson Pollock and his style of abstract expressionism or “action painting.” They will construct abstract artworks with the use of color, line, texture and the technique of crayon resist. The students will create interesting and unique compositions using crayons, water and tissue paper. LESSON TITLE: Painting with Paper and Pollock TEACHER NAME: Allie Guarini GRADE LEVEL: 3

A. BIG IDEA (UBD): Expression

B. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: • How do you express yourself? • Can you show expression through artwork? • What colors/designs express certain emotions?

C. MATERIALS/EQUIPTMENT, ROOM ARRANGEMENT:

12x18 drawing paper Crayons Pencils Tissue paper Cups of water Paint brushes Sketch books Erasers PowerPoint presentation

Book about Jackson Pollock Smart board and projector

II. STANDARDS/OBJECTIVES

A. STANDARDS: • 1.1.5.D.1 - Identify elements of art and principles of design that are evident in

everyday life. o The basic elements of art and principles of design will be discussed by the

teacher and the students, when observing Jackson Pollock’s “Action Paintings”.

• 1.2.5.A.2 - Relate common artistic elements that define distinctive art genres in visual art. o The students will recognize the specific elements present in the style of

Abstract Expressionism when discussing Jackson Pollock’s artwork. • 1.3.5.D.1 - Work individually and collaboratively to create two- and three-

dimensional works of art that make cohesive visual statements and that employ the elements of art and principles of design. o The students will work individually to create a unique crayon and

watercolor designs based on their observations of Jackson Pollock’s artwork. The completed works should demonstrate their understanding of Abstract Expressionism, color, line and texture.

B. OBJECTIVES: • Students will demonstrate creativity and originality in their abstract designs

through the use of line, color, texture and crayon resist. • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements present in Jackson

Pollock’s artwork through class discussion and assessment. • Students will recognize the specific elements present in the Abstract

Expressionism style of art.

Artist: Jackson Pollock was an American abstract expressionist painter who was famous for innovative "action paintings". Instead of careful brush strokes, Jackson Pollock dripped,

poured, and splattered paint. As Pollock experimented and developed his distinctive techniques, his paintings became ever larger and more dramatic.