Masks: 2-3

Lesson example

Lesson Plan

Morgan Hughes

Collage

Grade 2-3

Objectives

Create a mask using construction paper and feathers

Compare and contrast masks from the South Pacific

Demonstrate and apply symmetry

Vocabulary/Key Words

Mask, Shapes, South Pacific, ritual and symmetrical

Materials

8.5”x11” construction papers, scraps, feathers, glue, and scissors

Motivation 

Show examples of masks

            What kind of shapes do you see?      

            How are the shapes similar and different?

            What colors are used in each of the masks?

            How are the colors different in each of the masks?

            How are they similiar?

Presentation of Content

Teacher will demonstrate:

            How to fold paper in half

            Draw a shape of the mask

            Cut on the line and unfold paper to reveal full symmetrical mask

            How to cut, fold and glue paper to create 3-dimensional images that pop from paper

Assessment and Evaluation

Teacher will:

Walk around room holding up examples and pointing out details

Hold up work and to show hoe student was influenced by examples of South Pacific masks

Walk around room holding examples of work that shows use of symmetry

Correct any misuse of glue

Make certain all directions are being followed

Possible Extensions

Introduce other forms of costume such as jewelry that cultures use as for rituals and have students create jewelry

NYC Strands of Arts Learning:

I.  Arts Making

II.  Literacy in the Visual Arts

III.  Making Connections

V.  Careers and lifelong learning