ELOs for Elementary Art
1st Grade
1. Identify and incorporates elements and principles of
design
Targets: Identify and use the following in their work:
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Line
Shape
Colors
Space
Texture
Pattern
Assessment:
Examples:
o Line: identify and create different lines
o Shape: identify and create geometric and organic shapes in various media
o Color: identify and mix primary colors to create secondary colors, and
create light and dark colors using white and black
o Space: identify and depict space (near and far) in a composition
o Texture: identifying and creating visual texture in a work of art
o Form: Create and use various forms in sculptural art work
o Pattern: Understand and use pattern in an art work
Grade 1
2. Demonstrates 2D art skills and techniques
Targets: Experience, develop, and improve 2D art skills in:
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Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Papers
Collage
Technology
Assessment:
Examples:
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Drawing: pencil, colored pencil, crayon, craypas, markers, chalk
Painting: watercolors, watercolor resist, tempera paint
Printmaking: gadget, monoprints, Styrofoam, sponge
Papers: construction paper collage (cut or ripped paper), tissue paper,
snowflakes, paper weaving
o Collage: mixed media
o Technology: computer art, smartboard activities
Grade 1
3. Demonstrates 3D art skills and techniques
Targets: Experience, develop, and improve skills in working with:
 Paper
 Clay
 Sculpture / Fibers / Mixed media
Assessment:
Examples:
o Paper sculpture: (paper models, folding / curling paper strips)
o Clay: (Animal sculptures, clay hearts)
o Sculpture: mixed media sculpture (Kachina Dolls, Architectural Models,
imaginary insects)
4. Demonstrates creativity
Targets: Be creative in own art through use of original ideas
Assessment:
Examples:
Grade 1
5. Creates quality work
Targets: Use best craftsmanship of student ability
Assessment:
Example of quality work:
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Draws neatly
Paints neatly using technique taught
Glues neatly with appropriate amount of glue
Printmaking is done neatly, centered image with proper amount of ink
Idea for work shows careful thought
Designs work thoughtfully
Work is complete (colored completely, detailed, etc.)
Takes time in completing work
6. Creates various subjects of art
Targets: Subjects of art will be inspired by use of:
 Memory
 Observation
 Imagination
Assessment:
Examples of subjects:
 From Memory: (summer vacation drawing, seasonal memories, family
portrait)
 From Observation: (Leaf rubbings, Skeleton, Wildlife (animals, birds, fish,
insects) Landscapes / Trees, Outerspace, Self Portraits, Human Figure,
Flowers, Still Life (pumpkins, fruits), Outdoor Observation Drawing
 From Imagination: (Architecture: homes, castles, public places), Name
Designs, Nonrepresentational Art (lines and shapes to make designs), Dolls,
Snowflakes and Snowmen, Monsters / Imaginary Creatures
7. Recognizes work of famous artists, cultures, and
important times in art history
Targets: Use artists, cultures, and styles of art as an inspiration for own art
Assessment:
Examples: artwork is inspired by:
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famous artists (Matisse, Kandinsky, Hoffman)
Cultures (Asian, Native American Indians, Mexican
Styles (Abstract or Fauvist)
Careers:
Grade 1
8. Understands and uses art vocabulary correctly
Targets: Use appropriate art vocabulary related to:
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Elements and principles of design
Media used
Tools and equipment
Techniques and processes
Art history concepts
Assessment:
Examples:
o Elements and principles of design: line (straight, curvy, zigzag, loop) shape
(circle, square, triangle, rectangle, heart, moon, diamond, star) color
(primary and secondary), pattern (repeat) , space, (near and far) texture
(visual texture, rubbing)
o Media used: drawing (pencil, colored pencil, crayon, chalk, markers,
mix,rub) collage (cut, rip, glue, attach) painting (brushstroke, stamping,
mixing color) printing, (ink, ink tray, ink brayer, print, stamp) clay (score,
attach, smooth, texture) sculpture (3D), fibers (yarn, needle, knot)
o Tools and equipment (paint brush, glue bottle, scissors, stamps, ink brayer
o Techniques and processes
o Art history concepts (artist name, culture, style)
1st Grade
9. Communicates / expresses ideas or concepts through
their art, verbally, or in writing
Targets: Communicates / expresses ideas through:
 visual art
 verbal sharing
 writing
Assessment:
Examples:
o Visual: Shows ideas through artwork
o Verbal: Shares idea through critique, sharing in small group, talking with
teacher
o Written: simple words / phrase/ sentences, smile / frown