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LESSON SUMMARY FROM PAM STEPHENS

Title of Lesson	Who is Eating the Sun?
Grade Level	K (Ages 5-6)
Objectives(s)	Student will: Identify simple subjects expressed in artworks Develop and demonstrate manipulative skills when drawing Reflect upon processes and ideas
Essential Questions	What is a subject in art? In reading?
Resources & Materials	Someone Is Eating the Sun (R. Sonneborn) 12" x 18" (30.5 x 46 cm) Manila Paper Crayons
Motivation	Ask students to listen carefully as the story is read to determine what the story is about. Tell them that they will decide the answer to the title. Look at masterworks with animals or time of day as the main idea.
Activities/Sequence	Draw a Picture to Show Who is Eating the Sun Read the book Distribute materials Ask students to draw who they think is eating the sun Add a sun in eclipse. Share endings Reflect upon processes and ideas

Assessment Rubric

Objective	Novice	Acceptable	Mastery
Accurately identify simple subjects expressed in artworks	Cannot or will not accurately identify simple subjects expressed in artworks	Identifies simple subjects expressed in artworks with limited accuracy	Accurately identifies simple subjects expressed in artworks
Develop manipulative skills when drawing	Cannot or will not develop manipulative skills when drawing	Demonstrates limited development of manipulative skills when drawing	Demonstrates strong growth of manipulative skills when drawing
Thoughtfully reflect upon processes and ideas	Cannot or will not thoughtfully reflect upon processes and ideas	Reflects upon processes and ideas but with narrow supporting evidence of understanding	Thoughtfully reflects upon processes and ideas while providing supporting evidence of understanding

Student Reflection

Name ___________________________________ Teacher ____________________ Date ____________

How is a story like a picture?

How is an author like an artist?

How does your picture tell a story?