5th Grade Visual Arts Lesson

Unleash the Luck of the Irish with this St. Patrick's Day Virtual Field Trip to Ireland!

Spark curiosity and ignite a love of learning with this interactive virtual field trip to Ireland, designed to engage students of all ages. This immersive experience goes beyond shamrocks and leprechauns, offering a deep dive into the rich history and traditions behind St. Patrick's Day.

Here's what makes this virtual adventure stand out:

• Explore Iconic Landmarks: Virtually travel across Ireland, visiting famous sites like Dublin's bustling streets and the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with captivating virtual tours that bring Irish culture to life.
• Challenge & Grow: Test your knowledge with thought-provoking comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking skills.
• Unforgettable Experience: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of St. Patrick's Day celebrations like never before.

Benefits for Students:

• Deeper Understanding of St. Patrick's Day: Move beyond the green and explore the history and cultural significance of the holiday.
• Enhanced Geography & History Knowledge: Virtually travel to Ireland and learn about its captivating history and landmarks.
• Critical Thinking Boost: Answer engaging comprehension questions that challenge students to think deeply about what they've learned.
• Culturally Immersive Experience: Gain a firsthand look at Irish traditions, music, and customs.

This virtual field trip is the perfect way to:

• Supplement classroom learning about St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture.
• Offer a fun and engaging alternative to traditional classroom activities.
• Spark a love of travel and exploration in students of all ages.

So, pack your virtual bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure to the Emerald Isle! ☘️

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Pumpkin Drawing is the first art lesson I teach each year so the finished drawings will be ready for parents to view during back to school night and will be ready for Halloween too. It is also a simple lesson to teach students basic coloring skills.

Materials include two lesson plans (one for oil pastel/crayon drawing and one for Chinese traditional painting), teacher step by step samples, teacher finished samples, and student finished samples.

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In this narrative picture book writing project for grades 4-8, students partner up in Author-Illustrator teams to create a picture book about the adventures of Max, the Library Cat. Throughout the multi-day workshop, students will experience every step of the narrative writing process as they work their way from finding inspiration all the way down to publishing. **This workshop is WICOR-ized for AVID students. Students will focus on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading throughout the duration of the project.

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-Teacher Guide with step-by-step directions

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Learn all about the ORCA WHALE (killer whale) with this 3-page handout and art activity! Whale pods, lifecycle, Indigenous significance, and more! Complete a orca directed drawing activity.

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Discover an engaging Idioms Lesson Plan designed for Language Arts teachers to help students understand and interpret idioms, figurative language, and nuanced meanings. This comprehensive plan aligns with Common Core Standards RI & RL, focusing on word relationships and figurative expressions in academic and content-specific contexts.

Lesson Objectives

• Define "idiom" and distinguish its figurative meaning from the literal.
• Identify idioms in literature, specifically through a read-aloud activity using "More Parts" by Tedd Arnold.
• Translate idioms into their real meanings and differentiate literal vs. figurative interpretations.
• Foster creativity by having students illustrate both the literal and figurative meanings of idioms.

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• "More Parts" by Tedd Arnold (Read-Aloud Text) (Video clickable link included)
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Procedure

1. Introduction: Engage students by asking if they've heard of idioms. Define idioms as phrases where the meaning isn't literal but understood as a whole.
2. Examples: Discuss common idioms like "It's raining cats and dogs" and explain their figurative meanings.
3. Read-Aloud Activity: Use "More Parts" to highlight idioms in a humorous context. Discuss the meaning behind idioms like "I'll bet that broke your heart" or "He nearly jumped out of his skin."
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Assessment and Student Outcomes Students will:

• Demonstrate their understanding of idioms by identifying, explaining, and illustrating them.
• Enhance critical thinking and creativity by interpreting and visualizing idiomatic phrases.
• Build a broader vocabulary and comprehension of figurative language.

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