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Narrating a Family Tradition Lesson PlanNarrating a Family Tradition Lesson Plan
Publisher
J. Paul Getty Trust
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3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
4 days
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Direct Instruction
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Narrating a Family Tradition

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After examining a piece of art, scholars discuss what they see, paying close attention to details and space. A read-aloud introduces the topic of family traditions. Pupils interview their family members about a tradition in preparation for writing a paragraph that describes that tradition. To illustrate the tradition, participants create a collage using watercolors and construction paper cut-outs. Presentations showcase paragraphs and completed artwork. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

traditions, family traditions, cultural traditions, Holidays, holiday celebrations, art analysis, artwork, artists, paper art, collages, painting, painting techniques, family

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct the lesson before winter break, send finished work home, and encourage learners to display it in their home over the holiday
  • If a child has trouble coming up with a family tradition, invite them to write and illustrate a tradition they read about it a book
  • Challenge class members to locate additional pieces of art that depict family traditions

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies and art supplies
  • The duration reflects four 45-minute sessions

Pros

  • Includes three extension activities
  • Provides ample opportunity to boost speaking and listening skills

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.3.2.a W.3.2.b W.3.2.c W.3.2.d W.3.4 SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d W.4.2.a W.4.2.b W.4.2.c W.4.2.d W.4.2.e W.4.4 SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.b SL.4.1.c SL.4.1.d SL.4.3 W.5.2.a W.5.2.b W.5.2.c W.5.2.d W.5.2.e W.5.4 W.5.10 SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.3

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