This lesson plan provides objectives and materials for 4th grade students to create a puppet show using marionettes they previously made. Over 4 class periods, students will brainstorm story ideas, write short plays inspired by their marionettes, collaborate to build props and sets, and perform their shows. The teacher will lead discussions on where stories come from and what makes a good story. Students will learn puppetry techniques and how art can inspire different types of stories. Assessment will focus on students' abilities to generate ideas, collaborate, and communicate their ideas through performance.
This lesson plan provides objectives and materials for 4th grade students to create a puppet show using marionettes they previously made. Over 4 class periods, students will brainstorm story ideas, write short plays inspired by their marionettes, collaborate to build props and sets, and perform their shows. The teacher will lead discussions on where stories come from and what makes a good story. Students will learn puppetry techniques and how art can inspire different types of stories. Assessment will focus on students' abilities to generate ideas, collaborate, and communicate their ideas through performance.
This lesson plan provides objectives and materials for 4th grade students to create a puppet show using marionettes they previously made. Over 4 class periods, students will brainstorm story ideas, write short plays inspired by their marionettes, collaborate to build props and sets, and perform their shows. The teacher will lead discussions on where stories come from and what makes a good story. Students will learn puppetry techniques and how art can inspire different types of stories. Assessment will focus on students' abilities to generate ideas, collaborate, and communicate their ideas through performance.
This lesson plan provides objectives and materials for 4th grade students to create a puppet show using marionettes they previously made. Over 4 class periods, students will brainstorm story ideas, write short plays inspired by their marionettes, collaborate to build props and sets, and perform their shows. The teacher will lead discussions on where stories come from and what makes a good story. Students will learn puppetry techniques and how art can inspire different types of stories. Assessment will focus on students' abilities to generate ideas, collaborate, and communicate their ideas through performance.
inspire stories and plays. Students will be able to write a short story after having a class discussion about parts of a story Students will be able to create color blending affects using a wet on wet watercolor technique Students will be able to communicate their ideas through a puppet show performance
Students will create a play for their already made
marionettes created in a previous lesson
Essential Questions 1. 2. 3. 4.
Key Concepts
Materials Students marionettes Writing paper Pencils Drawing paper Crayons Markers
Where do stories come from?
What types of stories are there? What does a good story have? How can art inspire a story?
Construction paper* Cardboard* Paint* Brushes* Water cups* Scissors*
Students will work together to create a play for
their marionettes Students will create props and setting that correspond to their short story Students will lean what goes into making a puppet show with marionettes
Lesson Sequence (50 min class period)
DAY 1: Individual Discussion - Where do stories come from? What does a good story have? What types of stories are there? Write down ideas on white board Have students look at their marionettes and brainstorm ideas of what type of story they want to tell. Start brainstorming what kind of setting they want and props they might need DAY 2: Collaboration (* materials for day 2) Match students up into pairs and have them start writing their play/short story. Start building props and sets
GLE Page 2 STRAND I. 1.B. 4 STRAND I. 3.C. 4 STRAND IV. 1.A. 4
DAY 3: Work day DAY 4: PRESENTATION DAY
Accommodations K-5 class (6- 8 students, 5-6 adults) Different learning levels Difficulty with scissors, and writing for some students Students should do as much as they can on their own Adults may need to help some with writing portion
SHOWME Process and techniques for the production, exhibition or performance of one or more of the visual or performed arts The principles and elements of different art forms
Assessment page 3
MARIONETTE TALES
STORY
GRADE 4
STANDARDS NCAS National Core Art Standards CREATING: 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. VA:Cr1.1.4a - Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem VA:Cr1.2.4a - Collaboratively set goals and create artwork that is meaningful and has purpose to the makers 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. VA:Cr2.2.4a - When making works of art, utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a manner that prevents danger to oneself and others. CONNECTING: 11: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. VA:Cn11.1.4a - Through observation, infer information about time, place, and culture in which a work of art was created
GLE Grade Level Expectations
STRAND I: Product/Performance 1. Select and apply two-dimensional media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas and solve challenging visual art problems B. 4: Apply watercolor paint to wet areas to blend color; Using tempera paints, add color to white to create a tint; Using tempera paints, add black to a color create a shad 3. Communicate ideas about subject matter and themes in artworks created for various purposes C. 4: Create an original artwork that communicates ideas about Time (e.g., past, present, future) STRAND IV: Interdisciplinary Connections (IC) 1. Explain connections between visual art and performing arts A. 4: Explain how a play or skit could be inspired by a work of art
