Title: Impressionistic Landscapes Medium(s): Tempera paint and oil pastels Grade Level: 5th grade Anticipated Time:

Four 45-minute periods Prior Knowledge: use of tempera paint and oil pastels Goals: 1. Students will learn about Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir 2. Students will comprehend the concept of light and color 3. Students will comprehend the various painting techniques of Impressionism 4. Students will understand the elements in making a landscape 5. Students will learn various oil pastel application techniques Objectives: 1. Students will create a landscape in the Impressionistic style 2. Students will paint their landscape with warm or cool colors and mix white to produce corresponding tints for their chosen color 3. Students will demonstrate the Impressionistic style with the use of a variety of brush strokes 4. Students will draw a background, middle ground and foreground in their work 5. Students will demonstrate oil pastel techniques including blending in their landscapes

Day 1 Materials: 1. 8 X 11 white card stock 2. Tempera paint 3. Paint brushes 4. Pencils 5. Plastic paint palettes 6. Newspaper Resources: 1. Reproductions: Pierre Auguste Renoirs Landscape at Vetheuil 1890 Source [Link] Claude Monets Water Lily- Pond 1899 Source: [Link] * Claude Monets Haystack at the End of Summer, Morning Effect Source: [Link] Claude Monets Haystacks, End of Day 1890 Source: [Link] 2. Books Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies by Steven Packard The Impressionists: The Origin of Modern Painting by Franceso Salvi A Blue Butterfly: A Story about Claude Monet by Bijou Tord 3. Artists Biography Claude Monet [Link] Pierre Auguste Renoir [Link] Vocabulary Impressionism- an artistic movement or style of painting in which brushstrokes of bright colors are used to show the effects of reflected light En plein air- of or being a style of painting produced out of doors in natural light Composition- The arrangement of lines, colors and form. Landscape- is an expanse of natural scenery that can be seen from a single viewpoint. Background- the area of the picture that is behind most of the objects in the picture

Middle ground- is the area of the picture that is farther away from the foreground and closer to the background Foreground- is the area of a picture that appears to be the closest to the viewer Perspective- the visual relationship of things that are near and things that are far Complementary colors- two colors on the opposite sides of the color wheel placed next to each other to make both appear brighter Warm colors- the colors on the yellow-orange-red side of the color wheel Cool colors- the colors on the green-blue side of the color wheel Tint- is the opposite of shade. Tinting is combining white with a color to make it lighter. Teacher Preparation 1. Hang up Monet and Renoir reproductions on the board in front of the room 2. Get books out and set aside 3. Gather materials: tempera paint, paintbrushes, water cups, white card stock paper, plastic paint palettes and pencils. Set aside on table. 4. Clear drying rack of any dry work to make room for new work 5. Place newspaper on all the tables Motivation /Initiation 1. Teacher will ask the class if they have ever seen the reproductions on the board before 2. Teacher will introduce the works as Impressionism paintings by Claude Monet and Pierre Renior 3. Teacher will ask the class: What do you think Impressionism means from looking at these paintings? 4. Teacher will explain that Impressionism was an artistic movement or style of painting in which brushstrokes of bright colors were used to show the effects of reflected light. In addition, Impressionism painters enjoyed painting nature and landscapes also known as en plein air 5. Teacher will read the short story A Blue Butterfly- A story about Claude Monet to let the students get to know the artist better 6. After reading the story, teacher will reference back to reproductions and ask the students a series of questions about the works: Can you describe the way Monet and Renoir used their brushes to paint their work? What kinds of colors did the painter use? 7. Teacher will explain the painting techniques the painters used in their composition: short thick strokes, wavy strokes, and dots. 8. Teacher will announce that every student will be creating an Impressionistic landscape of their own with the use of tempera paint and oil pastels. 9. Teacher will introduce a painting assignment that will let the students practice the techniques.

10. Teacher will ask for helpers to distribute materials: white cardstock, paintbrushes, tempera paint, water cups and palettes to each table. Process/Procedure: 1. Students will put name on the bottom left corner of paper with pencil 2. Students will fold white card stock paper into thirds 3. Students will label the paper Painting Techniques at the top 4. Students will label the boxes short strokes, wavy strokes and dots 5. Students will paint the technique short strokes in two layers with the use of two complementary colors. 6. Students will paint the technique wavy strokes in two layers with the use of two complementary colors. 7. Student will paint the technique dots in two layers with the use of two complementary colors. 8. Teacher will walk around each table and monitor students progress. In addition, teacher will ask each table if anyone has any questions or concerns before leaving the table Clean-up: 9. Students will be called by table to put their work on the drying rack 10. After each table hands in their work, students will empty water cups and rinse brushes and paint palettes and place them in their designated areas. 11. Students will put pencils back in the basket 12. Students will throw newspaper in the garbage. 13. Students will help other tables clean-up when their table is done cleaning 14. Students will go back to their seats when clean-up is complete Closure At the end of class, the teacher will ask the class a series of questions: What are the different painting techniques we used today in our assignment? What kinds of colors were commonly used in Impressionistic paintings? What is a common subject in Impressionistic paintings? Teacher Reflection:

Extension Activity Students will be given a separate white cardstock paper to use the painting techniques practiced to paint a subject of their choice. Interdisciplinary Connection

Social Studies- lesson provides historical insight of the important figures in the artistic movement of Impressionism Language Arts- lesson used childrens literature to provide knowledge about Impressionism. Day 2 Goals: 1. Students will learn about Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir 2. Students will comprehend the concept of light and color 3. Students will comprehend the various painting techniques of Impressionism 4. Students will understand the elements in making a landscape 5. Students will learn various oil pastel application techniques Objectives: 1. Students will create a landscape in the Impressionistic style 2. Students will paint their landscape with warm or cool colors and mix white to produce corresponding tints for their chosen color 3. Students will demonstrate the Impressionistic style with the use of a variety of brush strokes 4. Students will draw a background, middle ground and foreground in their work 5. Students will demonstrate oil pastel techniques, including blending, in their landscapes Materials: 1. 8 white cardstock paper 2. pencils Resources: 1. Reproductions: Pierre Auguste Renoirs Landscape at Vetheuil 1890 Source: [Link] Claude Monets Water Lily- Pond 1899 Source: [Link] Claude Monets Haystack at the End of Summer, Morning Effect Source: [Link] Claude Monets Haystacks, End of Day 1890 Source: [Link]

2. Books Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies by Steven Packard The Impressionists: The Origin of Modern Painting by Franceso Salvi A Blue Butterfly: A Story about Claude Monet by Bijou Tord 3. Artists Biography Claude Monet [Link] Pierre Auguste Renoir [Link] 4. Teacher Example of Landscape Sketch Vocabulary: Impressionism- an artistic movement or style of painting in which brushstrokes of bright colors are used to show the effects of reflected light En plein air- of or being a style of painting produced out of doors in natural light Composition- The arrangement of lines, colors and form. Landscape- is an expanse of natural scenery that can be seen from a single viewpoint. Background- the area of the picture that is behind most of the objects in the picture Middle ground- is the area of the picture that is farther away from the foreground and closer to the background Foreground- is the area of a picture that appears to be the closest to the viewer Perspective- the visual relationship of things that are near and things that are far Complementary colors- two colors on the opposite sides of the color wheel placed next to each other to make both appear brighter Warm colors- the colors on the yellow-orange-red side of the color wheel Cool colors- the colors on the green-blue side of the color wheel Tint- is the opposite of shade. Tinting is combining white with a color to make it lighter. Teacher Preparation: 1. Hang up Monet and Renoir landscape reproductions on board in front of the room 2. Set white paper and pencil basket aside on table. Motivation/ Initiation: 1. Teacher will explain the importance of nature and landscapes as the subjects in many Impressionist paintings. 2. Teacher will ask the class what other objects are found in Impressionist paintings besides land? 3. Teacher will introduce and define the three elements that make a landscape: background, middle ground and foreground.

4. Teacher will show teacher example of landscape sketch and point where the three elements are located 5. Teacher will reference back to the reproductions on the board and ask the students to come up and point out where the elements can be found in the works 6. Teacher will explain that the students will be creating a sketch of their landscape today 7. Teacher will ask students to brainstorm what they want to include in their landscapes (e.g. plants, trees, mountains, water, etc.) 8. Teacher will explain the criteria for the sketch: Sketch must take up the whole paper Must contain a background, middle ground and foreground. Contain aspects of nature 9. Teacher will ask for helpers to pass out paper and pencils to each table. Process/Procedure: 1. Students will put their names on the back bottom left corner of the paper 2. Students will draw a landscape that has a background, middle ground and foreground 3. Students will draw a landscape that showcases the prominence of nature seen in Impressionistic paintings 4. Teacher will walk around to individual students to monitor progress and answer questions Clean-up: 5. Teacher will call each table individually to place drawings and hand outs in table folders 6. Pencils will be collected by one student from each table and placed back in the basket Closure: Teacher will summarize the lessons objectives by asking the students a series of questions: What are the three elements of a landscape? Why does the viewer see more detail in the foreground than in the background? Why do you think impressionistic painters enjoyed painting nature and landscapes? Teacher Reflection:

Extension Activity Give students a smaller piece of white paper to create a mini sketch of a different landscape. Interdisciplinary Connection Science- discussion of various environments in nature Day 3 Goals: 1. Students will learn about Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir 2. Students will comprehend the concept of light and color 3. Students will comprehend the various painting techniques of Impressionism 4. Students will understand the elements in making a landscape 5. Students will learn various oil pastel application techniques Objectives: 1. Students will create a landscape in the Impressionistic style 2. Students will paint their landscape with warm or cool colors and mix white to produce corresponding tints for their chosen color 3. Students will demonstrate the Impressionistic style with the use of a variety of brush strokes 4. Students will draw a background, middle ground and foreground in their work 5. Students will demonstrate oil pastel techniques including blending in their landscapes Materials: 1. Tempera paint 2. Paint brushes 3. Water cups 4. Paper towels 5. Newspaper 6. Plastic paint palettes Resources: 1. Reproductions: Pierre Auguste Renoirs Landscape at Vetheuil 1890 Source: [Link] Claude Monets Water Lily- Pond 1899 Source: [Link]

Claude Monets Haystack at the End of Summer, Morning Effect Source: [Link] Claude Monets Haystacks, End of Day 1890 Source: [Link]

2. Books Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies by Steven Packard The Impressionists: The Origin of Modern Painting by Franceso Salvi A Blue Butterfly: A Story about Claude Monet by Bijou Tord 3. Artists Biography Claude Monet [Link] Pierre Auguste Renoir [Link] 4. Teacher Example of Landscape sketch Vocabulary: Impressionism- an artistic movement or style of painting in which brushstrokes of bright colors are used to show the effects of reflected light En plein air- of or being a style of painting produced out of doors in natural light Composition- The arrangement of lines, colors and form. Landscape- is an expanse of natural scenery that can be seen from a single viewpoint. Background- the area of the picture that is behind most of the objects in the picture Middle ground- is the area of the picture that is farther away from the foreground and closer to the background Foreground- is the area of a picture that appears to be the closest to the viewer Perspective- the visual relationship of things that are near and things that are far Complementary colors- two colors on the opposite sides of the color wheel placed next to each other to make both appear brighter Warm colors- the colors on the yellow-orange-red side of the color wheel Cool colors- the colors on the green-blue side of the color wheel Tint- is the opposite of shade. Tinting is combining white with a color to make it lighter. Teacher Preparation: 1. Hang up Monet and Renoir landscape reproductions on board in front of the room

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2. Gather materials: paintbrushes, tempera paint, paint palettes, water cups and student folders and set aside at table 3. Cover all tables with newspaper Motivation/ Initiation: 1. Teacher will start the class by announcing today everyone will be painting like true Impressionists! 2. Teacher will explain that there are rules that must be followed to successfully imitate the style: use of painting techniques use either warm or cool colors depending on the time of day chosen to present in landscape use of white to create tints 3. Teacher will refer to Monets Haystack reproductions and explain the change in color from morning to afternoon. 4. Teacher will ask a series of questions to the class: Can someone describe the change in color between the two paintings? Which painting uses cool colors? Warm colors? As the sun moves, what happens to the colors we see? 5. Teacher will explain that color changes as the suns position changes and we only see color when there is light to reflect off of it. 6. Lastly, teacher will summarize the criteria and ask for helpers to pass out materials and table folders. Process/Procedure: 1. Students will decide what time of day their landscape will be set in. 2. Students will fill their color palettes with the complementary colors of their choice plus white to mix tints. 3. Students will begin painting their landscape using the techniques practiced in the previous lesson 4. Students will paint in layers to create texture and form 5. Teacher will walk around to each table making sure students are following the criteria and will be of assistance for any questions 6. As students begin to build up their paintings, they will be asked to consider using tints of their complementary colors to create a sense of light Clean-up: 7. Students will be called by table to put work on the drying rack 8. Students will rinse painting palettes and brushes and place them in the designated areas 9. Students will put tempera paint bottles in the designated area 10. Students will throw away paper towels and newspaper 11. Students will help other tables clean up when their table is done

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Closure: Teacher will summarize the lessons objectives by asking the students a series of questions: Why did some of the students in class use warm colors/cool colors as their choice of color? What times of day are they trying to portray? How does the sun affect the color we see around us? How did you show light in your work? How did the painting techniques exemplify the style of Impressionism? I will sum up the closure part of the lesson by explaining the importance of color and light in the impressionistic artwork seen in the students paintings. Teacher Reflection:

Extension Activity: Students can continue with their smaller ongoing extension activity from the previous lesson. Interdisciplinary Connections: Science-study of light and its influence on the colors we see around us

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Day 4 Goals: 1. Students will learn about Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir 2. Students will comprehend the concept of light and color 3. Students will comprehend the various painting techniques of Impressionism 4. Students will understand the elements in making a landscape 5. Students will learn various oil pastel application techniques Objectives: 1. Students will create a landscape in the Impressionistic style 2. Students will paint their landscape with warm or cool colors and mix white to produce corresponding tints for their chosen color 3. Students will demonstrate the Impressionistic style with the use of a variety of brush strokes 4. Students will draw a background, middle ground and foreground in their work 5. Students will demonstrate oil pastel techniques including blending in their landscapes Materials: 1. Students Landscapes 2. Oil pastels Resources: 1. Reproductions: Pierre Auguste Renoirs Landscape at Vetheuil 1890 Source: [Link] Claude Monets Water Lily- Pond 1899

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Source: [Link] Claude Monets Haystack at the End of Summer, Morning Effect Source: [Link] Claude Monets Haystacks, End of Day 1890 Source: [Link] 2. Books Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies by Steven Packard The Impressionists: The Origin of Modern Painting by Franceso Salvi A Blue Butterfly: A Story about Claude Monet by Bijou Tord 3. Artists Biography Claude Monet [Link] Pierre Auguste Renoir [Link] 4. Teacher Example of Landscape Sketch Vocabulary: Impressionism- an artistic movement or style of painting in which brushstrokes of bright colors are used to show the effects of reflected light En plein air- of or being a style of painting produced out of doors in natural light Composition- The arrangement of lines, colors and form. Landscape- is an expanse of natural scenery that can be seen from a single viewpoint. Background- the area of the picture that is behind most of the objects in the picture Middle ground- is the area of the picture that is farther away from the foreground and closer to the background Foreground- is the area of a picture that appears to be the closest to the viewer Perspective- the visual relationship of things that are near and things that are far Complementary colors- two colors on the opposite sides of the color wheel placed next to each other to make both appear brighter Warm colors- the colors on the yellow-orange-red side of the color wheel Cool colors- the colors on the green-blue side of the color wheel Tint- is the opposite of shade. Tinting is combining white with a color to make it lighter. Blending- Smoothing edges of shapes or colors one into the other in order to create a seamless gradation from one to the next Teacher Preparation:

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Hang up reproductions Take students work out of drying rack and set aside on table Take out oil pastels and set them aside on table Take out teacher example of landscape and set aside

Motivation/ Initiation: 1. Teacher will introduce the next step: oil pastels 2. Teacher will explain that they will be blending with oil pastels as well as applying in various strokes much like the painting techniques 3. Teacher will demonstrate on her example ways to apply oil pastels to the landscape: brown dash marks on tree bark green/light green dots on leaves, etc. 4. Teacher will ask students how oil pastels are different from crayons? 5. Teacher will explain that oil pastels are soft and textured when applied heavily 6. Teacher will demonstrate blending with oil pastels 7. Teacher will end the demo by emphasizing to the students that much like painting, it is important to show visible strokes as well as blending 8. Teacher will ask students to go back to their seats 9. Teacher will pass back landscapes and oil pastels will be distributed to each table Process/Procedure: 1. Students will apply the various techniques demonstrated in their landscapes through oil pastels (dots, thick short dashes, wavy strokes and blending) 2. Teacher will walk around each table making sure everyone is on task and fulfilling the lesson criteria 3. Teacher will also emphasize to students that their landscapes are not complete unless all criteria is displayed Clean-up: 4. Tables will be asked to put their work in their folders 5. Students will put pastels in designated areas Closure: Questions will be posed to the students at the end of the lesson: How did oil pastels add texture and color to your landscape? What are the various ways to apply oil pastels? Teacher will explain that oil pastels give the work a sense of color vibrancy and texture. Teacher will wrap up the multi-day lesson by explaining the importance of

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color and light in work of Impressionism painters. The class demonstrated through their landscape the painterly style and technique by using various application techniques, of both tempera paint and oil pastels. Lastly, the teacher will explain how artists like Monet and Renoir started an artistic movement that has become an inspiration to many artists including the artwork they have created. Teacher Reflection:

Extension Activity: Apply oil pastels to smaller project from previous lessons extension activity. Student Assessment: See worksheet attached

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