CHICAGO SEMESTER LESSON PLAN Name: Rachel Miller Subject: Art Grade: 3 rd -4 th grade Length: 2/3 x 40minute classes Date: 4/9/12-4/27/12 Polish Wycinanki Wycinanki is a traditional Polish folk art. These folk paper cutouts were used in the 1800's by Polish peasants to decorate their houses. They usually hung these decorations on white walls and along ceiling beams to make the house more cheery. The cutouts are symmetrical with nature designs and geometric shapes (and lots of roosters). They are also used for occasions such as Christmas (maybe a symmetrical Christmas tree shape) and Easter. They are also sometimes layered (different colored cutouts placed one on top of another) to make a more intricate design. Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to: - Use Bi-lateral symmetry to draw a Wycinanki design. - Create a design/composition in the style of Polish Wycinanki (nature and geometric shapes). - Use good craftsmanship and skill to cut and mount their cutouts.
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CHICAGO SEMESTER LESSON PLAN
Name: Rachel Miller Subject: Art Grade: 3rd-4th gradeLength: 2/3 x 40minute classes Date: 4/9/12-4/27/12
Polish Wycinanki
Wycinanki is a traditional Polish folk art. These folk paper cutouts were used in the 1800's by Polish peasants to decorate their houses. They usually hung these decorations on white walls and along ceiling beams to make the house more cheery. The cutouts are symmetrical with nature designs and geometric shapes (and lots of roosters). They are also used for occasions such as Christmas (maybe a symmetrical Christmas tree shape) and Easter. They are also sometimes layered (different colored cutouts placed one on top of another) to make a more intricate design.
Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to: - Use Bi-lateral symmetry to draw a Wycinanki design.- Create a design/composition in the style of Polish Wycinanki (nature and
geometric shapes).- Use good craftsmanship and skill to cut and mount their cutouts.
ISBE Goals: 25.A.1d: Identify the elements of line, shape, space, color, and texture; the principles or repetition and pattern; and the expressive qualities of mood, emotion, and pictorial representation.26.A: Understand the processes, traditional tools, and modern technologies used in the arts.26.A.1e: Indentify media and tools and how to use them in a safe and responsible manner when painting, drawing, and constructing. 27.A: Analyze how the arts function in history, society, and everyday life.
27.A.1b: Identify how the arts contribute to communication, celebrations, occupations, and recreation. Materials Needed:Images of Wycinanki, projector and screen, black and colored construction paper, rulers, pencils, erasers, scissors, and glue
Anticipatory Set: (10-15 minutes)1. Look at images of Wycinanki and discuss the tradition/history of the folk art:- Why was it made?- Who made it?- Does it still exist today?
Sequence of Activities: Day 1 (15-20 minutes)
1. Show students a step-by-step demo of how to draw a Wycinanki design:- Fold the paper in half (like a hot dog).- Place the folded paper in front of you like a book.- Draw an image (remind students that most Wycinanki have a large
abstracted tree in the middles and then has many different nature and geometric designs) and refer back to the pictures of real Wycinanki.
2. Some ideas for students to add to their design are birds/roosters, trees and leafs, flowers and plants, other animals, abstract designs and shapes.
3. Clean up.
Day 2/3 (35 minutes)1. Allow students to finish drawing their designs if necessary. 2. Show students how to cut out their design so that when they unfold their
paper they have a symmetrical design.
3. Have students glue their cutout on a piece of brightly colored paper. As a bonus step, Students can add colored paper to their original black design.
4. Clean up.
Vocabulary Words: Wycinanki, custom, tradition, paper cutout, bi-lateral symmetry
Adaptations for Individuals:Visual representations (pictures of real Wycinanki and examples of different designs that the students can try to replicate), cueing, simplify lesson (give students a simple design to trace or replicate), and individual assistance. For students with severe learning disadvantages an aide is present to assist individuals.
Closure: Clean-up (5 minutes)Students will write a short Easter/spring poem that goes along with the Wycinanki that they created. If time allows, students can display their art project and read their poem aloud to the class.
Independent Practice:If students do not finish the project during class time the work will be given to their classroom teacher for the students to work on during free time. Students can also come in early to work on their projects in the art room.
Assessment/Evaluation: (when possible attach the assessment tool)Students will be assessed in alignment with the objectives of the lesson:
- Did the student use the bi-lateral symmetry technique to create their Wycinanki design?
- Is the student’s design in the style of traditional Wycinanki paper cutouts?- Did the student demonstrate skill and craftsmanship in drawing, cutting, and
mounting their Wycinanki paper cutout?
Resources:
Book: Art From Many Hands: Multicultural Art Projects by: Jo Miles SchumanBing Image Search: Polish Wycinanki Website (templates for differentiation): http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/mwycinanki.htmlWebsite: http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2010/11/wycinanki.html
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