Shapes Lesson
At a Glance
Standards
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KY.M.K.G.4: Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes in different sizes and orientations, describing similarities and differences.
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KY.VA.CR.1.1: Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
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KY.VA.RE.7.1: Identify the subject matter and elements in works of art.
Backpack of Success
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Effective Communicator 1
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Productive Collaborator 2
Affirming Racial Equity
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ARE Indicators:
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Content Integration,
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Knowledge Construction
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Equitable Pedagogy
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Empowering Classroom Culture
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A.R.E. Assessment
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Implementation: Students engage with artwork from diverse cultures, discuss multiple perspectives, and participate in structured partner talk to ensure equitable voice and access.
Standards, Objectives, and Learning Targets
Standards
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KY.M.K.G.4: Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes in different sizes and orientations, describing similarities and differences.
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KY.VA.CR.1.1: Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
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KY.VA.RE.7.1: Identify the subject matter and elements in works of art.
Objective
Students will identify and describe shapes in artwork, explain how artists use shapes, and create their own artwork using shapes.
Learning Targets
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I can find shapes in art.
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I can explain how artists use shapes in different ways.
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I can make my own art using shapes.
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I can share and talk about my artwork with others.
Guiding Questions
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How do artists use shapes to make art?
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What shapes can you find in the artwork?
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How can I use shapes to create my own design or picture?
Procedures
Beginning (10 minutes) – Engage
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Introduce learning targets in student-friendly language.
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Conduct a Notice & Wonder with an artwork image:
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1 minute think time
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1 minute partner discussion
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Whole-group share
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Guide students to identify shapes they see in the image.
Middle (15 minutes) – Explore
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Students rotate or view multiple artworks (various cultures).
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In pairs, students:
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Identify shapes
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Discuss how shapes are used
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Facilitate a brief whole-group discussion:
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Compare similarities and differences
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Reinforce that artists use shapes to create patterns, people, and designs
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End (15 minutes) – Create & Share
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Students create their own artwork using shapes (drawing or collage).
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Independent work time (~8 minutes).
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Conduct a Gallery Walk (~5 minutes):
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Students observe peers’ work
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Share how shapes were used
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Meeting Students' Needs
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Accommodations
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Allow verbal responses or pointing instead of writing
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Provide sentence starters (e.g., “I see a…”)
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Offer pre-cut shapes or adaptive scissors
Modifications
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Reduce number of artworks analyzed
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Provide simplified or tracing-based art tasks
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Extend time as needed
Differentiation
Advanced Learners
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Analyze more complex or abstract artwork
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Create detailed designs using combined shapes
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Explain artistic choices during sharing
Struggling Learners
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Use shape reference cards or anchor charts
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Focus on fewer, clearer examples
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Provide structured sentence frames