Review Yesterday’s objectives. 1-2 minutes

Review the words and visual aids to jog their memory.

Positive Feedback. 1 minute

Reinforce how well they did yesterday. Your paintings were awesome! You listened well. I am very proud of you. - Overall, I try to give positive feedback to my students when it is deserved. Statements like these are very common.

Introduction to the vocabulary and major concepts of the lesson. 1-2 minutes.

A very quick verbal only presentation using words that refer to today’s new objectives. This is important for them to hear these words, and think about what they mean. Then later on, as they watch my demonstration, and hear these new words and phrases, they will not need to stop and thin about them. The new words will flow right with the context of the demonstration.

Lesson Objectives. Verbal presentation with visual props. 1-2 minutes.

After the students view the demonstration, they will be able to demonstrate (by painting) how to lighten a hue by adding water, paint objects in different sizes and values to create depth, and paint with a variety and dominance of color. This should be done in approximately 20-30 minutes.

Demonstration Painting. 8-12 minutes.

I begin by showing my students partial and completed examples of the objectives they need to master. As I paint my way through these new goals, I verbally explain what is happening, and the “ups and downs” they may experience. I also include information about today’s theme from the schools curriculum.

Student Painting Time. 20-30 minutes.

This is when they get to practice and learn the importance of the objectives. I also walk around the room constantly to offer advice as well as constructive criticism.