2nd Grade

EXPRESSIONS UNIT

INTRODUCTION TO EXPRESSIONS

Expressions is an interdisciplinary/language arts unit where students will explore the elements of art and gain knowledge on famous artists and their artistic styles. The second grade students will identify and practice using the elements of art and principles of design to generate artwork. The students will research and explore famous artists and how they used their gifts and talents to create artwork. Finally, students will write a biography of an artist and create a self-portrait in the style of given artist. Students will integrate fine arts, social studies, math, and English to create their final projects.

MEET OUR ARTISTS

EVELYN PEREZ

MILIANI RIVERA

SELF-PORTRAIT




We started the Expressions Unit by creating our very first artwork. We learned how to draw a self-portrait which we will compare to our end of the year self-portrait. We will be practicing different techniques this school year, so our artwork is as good as the art masters of the past and present.

HABITS OF MIND

QUEST Students are required to learn about Social Emotional Learning. This is the process of learning social and emotional skills. It is just as important as learning Reading or Math. To integrate the Social Emotional skills, student are learning about the Habits of Mind.

Students have learned and applied the following Habits of Mind during the first semester:

  • Persisting
  • Managing Impulsivity
  • Listening with Understanding and Empathy
  • Thinking Flexibly
  • Thinking about Thinking