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KEY ARTS AND CRAFTS 5
PRIMARY
A LONG, LONG TIME AGO
METHODOLOGY
The acquisition of cultural and artistic competence in primary education involves
introducing students to different aspects of culture and art in order to increase
appreciation, provide a source of personal enrichment and build an awareness of
universal culture.
Content which comes under Block 1, Observing Art, will focus on the following areas:
▪ Through observing cave paintings from the Cave of Altamira and Horse Cave in
Valltorta, students are introduced to artistic representations from a much earlier
time. Both are excellent examples of natural sites and highly relevant to the study
of Spanish cave painting.
▪ While looking at environments no longer found today, students analyse the body
positions and mass of animals, as well as their rich, colourful habitat. Additional
attention will be paid to the size of an animal in relation to its location in graphic
space.
Content which comes under Block 2, Expression and Artistic Creation, will utilise the
following methods:
▪ Developing expressive possibilities by combining line and colour. By experimenting
in this way, students develop their own a set of aesthetic criteria.
▪ Working with different art resources and techniques; drawing animals using a grid,
which provides layout and proportion; using geometric figures as a basis for a
drawing (ovals).
▪ Improving basic drawing skills by handling different tools and materials.
The unit ends with a craft activity called Hands on! The aim is to construct an object by
cutting and folding different pieces. This allows students to strengthen their skills and
develop an interest in following step-by-step instructions to complete a task.
▪ Verbal interactions, rhymes and creative activities will foster English acquisition.
The necessary vocabulary and structures for authentic communication and the
basic components of art objects will be introduced and revised.
1. TIMING
This unit will be undertaken during the first term of the year, and it is estimated to take
eleven fifty minutes sessions.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
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3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Evaluate and enjoy artistic and cultural heritage.
• Learn how to look at a work of art.
• Verbally describe the elements of an image.
• Revise vocabulary relating to a prehistoric setting, i.e. stone, hunter, cave, painting.
• Comment on landscape features.
• Revise communication strategies in a variety of situations.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify visual artistic representations of cultural heritage.
• Interpret the compositional elements of an image.
• Utilise established artistic vocabulary.
• Relate a word to a representation of that object.
• Convey correct information about landscape features.
• Accurately recognise and use a vocabulary set.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Appreciate cultural and artistic heritage as a source of enrichment.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Acquire art vocabulary for communicative interactions.
4. CONTENTS
• Knowledge of cultural heritage: art and artists.
• Use of colour.
• Drawing animals.
• Cave painting scenes.
• Prehistory vocabulary.
• Prepositions to describe moving across landscapes.
• Analysis of a cave painting.
• Observation of different colour variations (tone, shade and contrast).
• Study of animal body positions.
• Communicative exchanges to provide basic descriptions.
• Linguistic strategies for description.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Curiosity about significant examples of the art of our cultural heritage.
• Interest in using verbal strategies to narrate an event.
• Enjoyment of a rhyme.
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Activity 1. What strange animals!
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Coloured pencils, felt-tip pens and pencil.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 1)
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Develop skills to observe the body structures of animals.
• Experiment with visual textures.
• Increase knowledge of how to obtain colours.
• Describe dinosaurs.
• Compare and contrast dinosaurs.
• Develop accurate spelling.
Evaluation criteria
• Distinguish size and proportion depending on position in graphic space.
• Use drawing as a means of expression.
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analyzing end results.
• Accurately describe features.
• Correctly provide information about the forest.
• Provide correct spelling.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate the main techniques and resources to acquire a basic knowledge of
different artistic languages.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Be motivated to work towards autonomous learning.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
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• Drawing animals.
• Art techniques: drawing and colouring.
• Use of colour.
• Alphabet.
• Dinosaurs.
• Characteristics of dinosaurs.
• Descriptive adjectives.
• Study of animal body positions.
• Experimentation with visual textures.
• Observation of different colour variations (tone, shade and contrast).
• Proper vocabulary for description.
• Using adjectives to describe dinosaurs.
• Curiosity about experimenting with different art resources.
• Awareness of colour as a feature of the environment.
• Eagerness to use linguistic skills to maintain a conversation.
• Active participation in communicating basic information.
• Enthusiasm about understanding oral messages.
Activity 2. Different shapes
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, crayons and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Develop skills to observe the body structures of animals.
• Recognise the colour ranges in the models provided.
• Learn to break down and simplify images.
• Describe dinosaurs.
• Compare and contrast dinosaurs.
• Determine whether statements are true or false.
Evaluation criteria
• Recognise and represent features of the body.
• Blend colours to most closely match the model.
• Show interest in accurately recreating the models provided.
• Accurately describe characteristics.
• Convey information.
• Evaluate the truthfulness of statements and communicate findings.
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Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Develop self-confidence about creating artwork and strive for a spirit of excellence.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Use different learning strategies to improve work.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Body patterns.
• Use of colour.
• Dinosaur features.
• Colours.
• Body parts.
• Comparing and contrasting.
• Representing animals using shapes.
• Observation of the body structures of animals.
• Experimentation with colour blends.
• Using terminology to describe dinosaurs.
• Methods of comparing and contrasting with appropriate vocabulary.
• Knowledge about and respect for the animal world.
• Taking care of materials and the work area.
• Motivation to verbally communicate information on a topic.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communicating factual information.
Activity 3. What interesting skin!
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Cut, stick and colour.
• Felt-tip pens, scissors, tissue paper, glue and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Develop skills to observe the body structures of animals.
• Experiment with visual textures.
• Handle and become skilled at using art tools.
• Describe dinosaurs.
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• Compare and contrast animals with dinosaurs.
• Understand the basics of texture.
Evaluation criteria
• Distinguish size and proportion depending on position in graphic space.
• Use drawing as a means of expression.
• Show progressive improvement in the use of art tools and materials.
• Accurately describe characteristics.
• Convey information.
• Use target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate new techniques to acquire a basic knowledge of different artistic
languages.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Use art techniques and materials properly.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Art techniques: drawing and colouring.
• Use of colour.
• Colours.
• Body parts.
• Animals.
• Textures.
• Study of animal body positions.
• Experimentation with visual textures.
• Observation of different colour variations (tone, shade and contrast).
• Terminology to describe animals and dinosaurs.
• Descriptions to compare and contrast using appropriate vocabulary.
• Curiosity about experimenting with different art resources.
• Awareness of colour as a feature of the environment.
• Motivation to verbally communicate information on a topic.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communicating factual information.
Activity 4. A present day dinosaur
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil and coloured pencils.
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2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 2)
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Develop skills to observe the body structures of animals.
• Recognise colour ranges in the samples provided.
• Handle and become skilled at using art tools.
• Describe dinosaurs and animals.
• Make comparisons.
• Discuss animal movements.
• Enjoy riddles in English.
Evaluation criteria
• Distinguish size and proportion depending on position in graphic space.
• Blend colours to most closely match the model.
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analyzing end results.
• Give accurate descriptions.
• Use target vocabulary.
• Understand various ways of moving.
• Correctly recite riddles.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Suitably combine and experiment with different colours, textures and shapes for
creative and aesthetic purposes.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Be motivated to work towards autonomous learning.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Drawing animals.
• Art techniques: drawing and colouring.
• Use of colour.
• Animals.
• Dinosaurs.
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• Colours.
• Body parts.
• Actions.
• Study of animal body positions.
• Experimentation with visual textures.
• Observation of colour variations (tone, shade and contrast).
• Knowledge and use of colours.
• Verbal techniques to describe dinosaurs and animals.
• Oral communication strategies.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Effort as a means of overcoming difficulties.
• Enthusiasm about using English strategically to obtain information and transmit oral
messages.
Activity 5. Gathering food
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Compass, pencil, coloured pencils and felt-tip pens.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Increase knowledge of how to obtain colours.
• Recognise the volume of objects based on visual information.
• Handle and become skilled at using art tools.
• Describe cave paintings.
• List places to acquire food.
• Compare and contrast prehistoric life with the present day.
Evaluation criteria
• Create colour ranges using dry drawing techniques.
• Apply colour to objects to understand volume.
• Skilfully handle drawing tools.
• Use target vocabulary.
• Accurately use vocabulary to describe where food is obtained.
• Use appropriate verb tenses to describe life before and now.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
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Incorporate new techniques to acquire a basic knowledge of different artistic
languages.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Work hard to tackle increasingly more difficult challenges.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Uses of colour.
• Volume of objects.
• Introduction to technical drawing.
• Types of food.
• Food sources.
• Simple past and simple present.
• Actions to obtain food.
• Observation of colour variations (tone, shade and contrast).
• Analysis of the geometric qualities of bodies and objects.
• Practice with a compass.
• Basic descriptions of food sources.
• Ways of describing methods of obtaining food.
• Verbal techniques to compare lifestyles.
• Interest in the chromatic richness of nature.
• Pleasure in experimenting with different tools and supplies.
• Interest in using linguistic strategies to describe lifestyles and habits.
• Enthusiasm about initiating and maintaining a verbal interaction.
Activity 6. Carved stones
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Create figures and objects from observation.
• Increase knowledge of how to obtain colours.
• Make graphic compositions using a grid.
• Describe prehistory.
• Describe tools and their uses.
• Make suppositions about prehistoric tools.
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Evaluation criteria
• Reproduce the models provided with the utmost accuracy.
• Create colour ranges using dry drawing techniques.
• Understand the concepts of proportion and intuitive scale (using a grid).
• Accurately describe lifestyles, food gathering and protection.
• Use target vocabulary.
• Correctly build a hypothesis regarding the use of certain tools.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Use observation when creating artwork.
• Mathematical competence. (KC2)
Recognise and use basic mathematical elements in artwork.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Use of colour.
• Volume of objects.
• Using a grid.
• Tools.
• Actions with tools.
• Materials.
• Past tense.
• Observation of colour variations: tone, shade and contrasts.
• Analysis of the geometric properties of bodies and objects.
• Using a grid to copy pictures.
• Linguistic strategies for describing tools.
• Methods of describing uses of tools.
• Tactics for talking about he past.
• Satisfaction at a job well done.
• Desire to explore expressive possibilities using various techniques and materials.
• Positive feelings when engaging in linguistic interactions.
• Enthusiasm about using verbal strategies to make suppositions about the past.
• Interest in initiating and maintaining a conversation.
Activity 7. Cave art
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil and felt-tip pens.
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2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 3)
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Evaluate and enjoy cultural and artistic heritage.
• Observe a work of art.
• Create artistic compositions from a musical or visual prompt.
• Use linguistic repertoire to provide a description of prehistoric life.
• Provide details to maintain the interest of others.
• Compare and contrast prehistory with today.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify visual artistic expressions of cultural heritage.
• Interpret the compositional elements of an image.
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analyzing end results.
• Apply new and mastered materials and skills to constructing informative descriptions.
• Provide vivid descriptions to encourage peer interest.
• Use target vocabulary to highlight differences.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Appreciate cultural and artistic heritage as a source of enrichment.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Develop self-confidence and the spirit of excellence with regard to realising desired
personal ambitions.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Knowledge of cultural heritage: art and artists.
• Use of colour.
• Body patterns.
• Verbal strategies for describing observations.
• Techniques to provide vivid descriptions of prehistoric life.
• Action verbs.
• Methods of discussing previous habits, used to.
• Analysis of cave paintings.
• Colour combinations and experimenting with new blends.
• Observation of the body positions of humans and animals.
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• Linguistic approaches to providing detailed information.
• Verbal techniques to describe lifestyles now and then.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Curiosity about significant examples of the art of our cultural heritage.
• Enthusiasm about expressing ideas through oral messages.
• Interest in using English to initiate and maintain a conversation.
Activity 8. Stone objects
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Felt-tip pens, coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Perceive the volume of objects based on visual information.
• Recognise colour ranges in the model provided.
• Improve handling of drawing materials and supplies.
• Describe actions.
• Consider how difficult something is.
• Enjoy a poem in English.
• Provide descriptions.
Evaluation criteria
• Apply colour to objects to give the impression of volume.
• Blend colours to most closely match the model.
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analyzing end results.
• Use appropriate language to describe actions.
• Employ verbal strategies to convey level of difficulty.
• Demonstrate an accurate understanding of text and comparisons.
• Use target vocabulary to provide descriptions.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Inquire about the qualities of materials and capabilities of colour.
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• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Realistically evaluate the effort made and the result obtained.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Volume of objects.
• Art techniques: drawing and colouring.
• Texture of everyday objects.
• Characteristics of actions.
• Methods of making comparisons.
• Ways of considering difficulty.
• Precious stones.
• Colours.
• Analysis of bodies and objects to represent them spatially.
• Development of skills to use drawing tools correctly.
• Experimentation with visual textures.
• Practice with nature descriptions.
• Appropriate identification of characteristics of precious stones.
• Verbal strategies to discuss difficulty.
• Respect for the different creations of one’s peers.
• Satisfaction at a job well done.
• Interest in using verbal strategies to compare and contrast in a conversational
manner.
Activity 9. Geometry of objects
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens, ruler and compass.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Become familiar with simple geometric layouts.
• Perceive the volume of objects based on visual information.
• Make graphic compositions using a grid.
• View drawins.
Evaluation criteria
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analyzing end results.
• Apply colour to objects to give the sensation of volume.
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• Understand the concepts of proportion and intuitive scale (using a grid).
• Accurately pronounce and communicate messages.
• Engage in meaningful conversation that provides accurate information.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Develop self-confidence about creating artwork and strive for a spirit of excellence.
• Mathematical competence. (KC2)
Recognise and use basic mathematical elements in artwork.
• Competence in linguistic communication.
4. CONTENTS
• Volume of objects.
• Using a grid.
• Introduction to technical drawing.
• Colours.
• Vessels and containers.
• Contents of cave paintings.
• Rhyming words.
• Analysis of the geometric properties of bodies and objects.
• Using a grid to copy pictures.
• Practice using a compass.
• Approaches to describing prehistoric lifestyles.
• Verbal dexterity when discussing drawings.
• Oral accuracy to pronounce words correctly.
• Satisfaction at a job well done.
• Desire to explore expressive possibilities with various techniques and materials.
• Interest in using linguistic skills to pronounce more accurately.
Activity 10. What I know. Let’s listen
1. RESOURCES
• Class CD
2. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Use English to provide a narrative.
• Describe prehistory.
• Differentiate between lifestyles.
Evaluation criteria
• Accurately provide and comprehend information.
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• Provide accurate information about prehistory.
• Correctly define differences.
Key competencies
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to understand a message.
3. CONTENTS
• Dinosaurs.
• Prehistoric lifestyle.
• Techniques for comparing.
• Past tense.
• Future tense.
• Recognising and communicating differences.
• Observation of features.
• Classification of differences.
• Eagerness to use oral and listening strategies to differentiate between descriptions.
• Enthusiasm for English.
Activity 11. Hands on!
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Colour, cut and stick.
• Felt-tip pens, scissors and glue.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Develop motor skills: colouring, cutting and sticking.
• Apply specific techniques for artistic expression.
• Learn to build in three-dimensional space.
• Describe animals and dinosaurs.
• Discuss hunting today.
• Practise spelling.
Evaluation criteria
• Express self-confidence and enjoy creating artwork.
• Enjoy creative activities.
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• Demonstrate self-assuredness while working.
• Demonstrate an understanding of descriptions.
• Appropriately engage in authentic conversation.
• Accurately spell target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Use observation when creating artwork.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Develop self-confidence and the spirit of excellence with regard to realizing desired
personal ambitions.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Artistic composition: spatial structure and organisation.
• Volume of objects.
• Shape: proportions and sizes.
• Dinosaurs.
• Colours.
• Animals.
• Alphabet.
• Construction of three-dimensional landscapes.
• Skill development with art tools.
• Skilful use of drawing and painting materials and supplies.
• Recognition and use of descriptive information.
• Description of how habits are used.
• Refinement of linguistic strategies to convey descriptions.
• Revision of classroom materials.
• Interest in making artwork with increasing autonomy.
• Effort as a means of overcoming difficulties.
• Enthusiasm about using verbal strategies to initiate and maintain a conversation.
• Enjoyment of an English conversation.
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