Ashley Meunchen
Beginning Weaving
5th Grade, Ages 10-11
I. Standard:
1.
▪ ART.VA. I. 5. 3 – Incorporate the elements of art and principles of design
to communicate ideas.
▪ ART.VA. IV. 5. 3 – Demonstrate how history, culture, and the visual arts
interrelate in making and studying works of art.
II. Objectives:
2. The Learner will be able to produce a symbolic strip of fabric by weaving.
3. I can weave a band of fabric, using colors and stripes to represent myself and my
family.
4. The students will be sharing their works with one another.
III. Behavior Management:
5. Students will be expected to follow the rules as set forth by Mr. Garling, even
though he is not teaching the lesson.
I.
They will stop, look and listen.
II.
They will work at an appropriate volume level at their seats.
III. They will raise their hands with questions or when help is needed.
IV. They are to share supplies (scissors, pencils, etc.).
V.
They will complete work within a given amount of time.
IV. Anticipatory Set/Motivation:
6. Focus attention on the topic and connect learning:
I.
Students will read from the book, Adventures in Art, to connect
weaving to the Navajos.
II.
Student projects will contain symbolic color choices.
7. Review previous related concepts or processes:
I.
Symbols/symbolism will be reviewed.
8. Create a visual example of the assignment. Include a photo of it on this page.
9. Create a list books, art reproductions, artifacts, etc.
Adventures in Art, 4th grade.
The teacher’s weaving samples from college classes.
Navajo woven images
V. Model the Process:
10. Criteria: Specific requirements/limitations of the project:
I.
Students will weave a band of fabric using straws, 2.5”x6” cardboard,
and yarn.
II.
They will be limited to two class periods (as that is all the time the
teacher will have to be there.)
11. Task Analysis: (Demonstration, guided practice, and/or independent practice).
I.
First, students will read from the book.
i. Vocabulary will be introduced via the book.
II.
Second, students will watch a demonstration on how to weave, led by
the teacher.
III.
Third, students will select symbolic colors and weave their own
samples.
12. Vocabulary: List 4 or 5 words:
I.
Fabric – many threads or yarns woven together
II.
Loom – a frame that holds one set of yarn to be woven
III.
Warp – the threads that go up and down on the loom OR the ones that
stay on the loom the whole time OR the ones woven upon
IV.
Weft – the long piece of yarn or thread used to weave with
13. Materials: List specific tools:
I.
Cardboard, 3”x4”, cut with slots at the top/bottom to hold yarn
II.
Black yarn for warp
III.
Straws for warp
IV.
Various colored and bulk yarns for weft
V.
Adventures in Art book
14. Demonstration: Write a specific description of how the process is accomplished
and how to solve problems in a creative way, including aesthetic choices.
I.
The loom is threaded by The teacher
i. The children’s looms will be pre-threaded with yarn and straws
prior to the lesson, but The teacher will thread one in class for the
sake of demonstration so that the students understand how to do it
themselves if they wish to try it at home.
II.
The teacher will demonstrate how to weave on the loom that she has
just made, explaining to students that they need to go over, under,
over, under, etc. all of the threads/straws on the loom.
III.
The students will select yarn in colors that they like and that mean
something to them.
i. Ex. Pink for sister, blue for mom, yellow for student, green for
dad, etc.
IV.
Students will be given two class periods to complete this assignment.
V.
The teacher will teach them how to take the finished cloth off of the
loom and keep it forever.
VI. Check for Understanding:
15. Questions that relate to the objectives:
I.
What colors will be chosen to represent each family member?
II.
Why?
VII. Practice, Monitor and Adjust:
16. List the specific process sequence.
I.
Read in book as a class.
II.
Watch demonstration.
III.
Assign immediate family members a color.
IV.
Receive loom.
V.
Begin weaving stripes onto the loom.
VI.
When finished weaving, tie off using the method the teacher taught.
VII. Write 4 paragraphs using assessment questions.
VIII. Accommodations/Differentiation:
17. For instruction and materials:
I.
Students who cannot weave using their fingers will be given either a
straw or cardboard to be used as a needle.
II.
The teacher, Miss Rachel, and Mr. Garling will all be around to assist
any students who need help.
IX. Clean-up:
18. Collecting work and managing flow of movement:
I.
Students at the helper table will pass out looms and distribute yarn.
II.
III.
Students will write their names on their looms and place them in a
drawer/folder/bin for storage at the end of the class period.
At the beginning of the second lesson, student volunteers will pass the
looms and yarn back out.
X. Closure:
19. Re-emphasize key learning:
I.
Discuss symbolism (colors/family members)
II.
Discuss traditional weaving techniques
III.
Share work with classmates.
20. Assessment:
I.
Students will compare their weaving with the weavings of the
classmates at their table.
II.
Students will do a short writing.
i. What did I make?
ii. What did I learn?
iii. What did I like about it?
(These questions are standard assessment questions in Mr.
Garling’s classroom.)