Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to create a visual art piece that depicts an animal of their choice and explain their artwork using art vocabulary.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: paper, pencils, erasers, colored pencils or crayons. No prior knowledge required.

Activities

• Begin by discussing different animals and their characteristics. Encourage the student to choose an animal they find interesting.

• Have the student sketch their chosen animal, paying attention to details such as fur, feathers, scales, etc.

• Once the sketch is complete, have the student use colored pencils or crayons to add color and texture to their drawing.

• Ask the student to explain their artwork, using art vocabulary such as texture, form, and color.

Fourth Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we're going to learn about different animals and how we can create art to represent them."
• "Let's choose an animal that we find fascinating and try to draw it as accurately as we can."
• "Now, let's add some color and texture to our drawing to make it more lifelike."
• "Can you explain your artwork to me? What do you think about the colors and textures you used?"