Visual Idioms Lesson Plan

1. STANDARDS
Visual Art Standards
Artistic Perception
1.2Discuss works of art as to theme, genre, style, idea, and
differences in media
Creative Expression
2.4 Create increasingly complex original works of art reflecting
personal choices and increased technical skill
2.6 Use technology to create original works of art
Aesthetic Valuing
41. Construct and describe plausible interpretations of what
they perceive in works of art
CCSS Reading Standards
4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are
used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and
technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of
specific word choices on the meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language of a court of opinion differs from
that of a newspaper
CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards
5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images,
music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to
clarify information
ART MATERIALS
- Scratch paper
- Pencils
- Laptop / Chromebook
- Wifi
- www.images.google.com
- www.openclipart.com
- www.pixlr.com/editor
RESOURCES
- Teacher Guide https://goo.gl/gdlr7C
- How To Text Directions https://goo.gl/lVo63l
- How To Video Directions https://goo.gl/leSMmR
- Lesson Rubric https://goo.gl/lm1ZSH
- Pixlr Tips and Tricks Handout https://goo.gl/mgMaUo
PROCESS
1. Identify and define idioms
2. Identify and define visual idioms
3. View various examples of visual idioms
4. Discuss the meaning of the idiom textually vs. idiom
meaning visually (figurative vs. literal)
5. Review popular idioms / make a class list
6. Students select an idiom
7. Students brainstorm what images are needed to create
a visual idiom
8. Students use Google Images or Open Clip Art to source
copyright-free / royalty-free images
9. Students use Pixlr.com/editor to create their visual
idiom
1. Students self-assess using the “Non Reader Rubric”
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