SYLLABUS Greeks and Romans
KEY ARTS AND CRAFTS 5
PRIMARY
GREEKS AND ROMANS
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:
▪ Learning about representing the human figure by viewing Doryphoros by
Polykleitos and studying the body when not in motion.
▪ Observing the expressive possibilities of the human face and body in motion. Both
the axis of symmetry and proportion are studied as important elements for
analysing figures.
▪ Viewing masterpieces from the Roman era will encourage enjoyment of timeless
aesthetic qualities and create a taste for antiquity. Technical drawing will be
introduced through simple concepts such as sketching circumferences, perspective
and drawing to scale.
Content which comes under Block 2, Expression and Artistic Creation, will utilise the
following methods:
▪ Exploring the expressive possibilities of line to represent the human figure, with
special emphasis on symmetry and composition. Work will continue on technical
drawing.
▪ The correct use of technical drawing tools, enabling students to create coordinated
and harmonious pieces. Skilful handling helps them work thoroughly, accurately
and neatly.
▪ Use of art techniques and colour blending. By experimenting in this way, students
develop their own a set of aesthetic criteria.
The unit ends with a craft activity called Hands on! The aim is to construct an object by
assembling the different parts, using various tools and materials to strengthen skills.
▪ Students will make creative use of both artistic and linguistic activities. Active use of
English will be encouraged by the many activities, from simple reading to more
dynamic interactions to enhance and refine skills. Class work will combine a
thorough revision of essential vocabulary for the art projects and other basic oral
techniques and vocabulary to accurately complete the speaking activities.
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 descriptions.
• Discuss family.
• Narrate personal information.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify visual artistic representations of cultural heritage.
• Interpret the compositional elements of an image.
• Utilise established artistic vocabulary.
• Use words to make accurate descriptions.
• Convey correct information about family.
• Utilise target vocabulary.
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.
• Architectural elements.
• Reading images.
• Family vocabulary.
• Descriptive vocabulary.
• Past tense.
• Observation of architectural remains.
• Progressive acquisition of a set of aesthetic criteria.
• Identification of the basic elements of an image: shapes, details and proportions.
• Communicative exchanges to provide basic descriptions.
• Use of 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 personal information.
• Enjoyment of a legend.
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Activity 12. Greek and Roman temples
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens, coloured pencils, a ruler and a square.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Start learning about simple linear geometric layouts.
• Become skilled at using technical drawing instruments.
• Learn about and explore specific techniques for artistic expression.
• Describe and compare lines.
• Revise classroom vocabulary.
Evaluation criteria
• Demonstrate an interest in working with new techniques.
• Use technical drawing tools properly.
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analyzing end results.
• Use correct terminology.
• Use target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate the main techniques and resources to acquire a basic knowledge of
different artistic languages.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Learn about increasingly difficult art techniques.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Architectural elements.
• Introduction to technical drawing.
• Use of colour.
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• Types of lines: parallel, vertical and horizontal.
• Building features.
• Classroom objects.
• Design and construction.
• Use of specific tools for technical drawing.
• Colour combinations experimenting with new blends for creative purposes.
• Proper vocabulary for description.
• Naming classroom objects.
• Curiosity about experimenting with different art resources.
• Understanding of the value of precision and exactness in one’s work.
• Eagerness to use linguistic skills to play a game.
• Active participation in communicating basic information.
• Enthusiasm about understanding oral messages.
Activity 13. A Greek athlete
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw.
• Pencil.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 4)
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Observe the human body: proportion, movements and positions.
• Enhance understanding of artwork.
• Accurately reproduce the models provided.
• Describe the body.
• Highlight historical influences on art and language.
• Compare and contrast animal sounds.
Evaluation criteria
• Recognise and represent features of the body.
• Utilise drawing as a means of expression.
• Show interest in accurately reproducing the models provided.
• Accurately describe characteristics.
• Convey information.
• Use target vocabulary.
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Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Be self-assured 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
• Knowledge of cultural heritage: art and artists.
• Body patterns in motion.
• Volume: light and shadows.
• Body parts.
• Comparing and contrasting.
• Onomatopoeia.
• Analysis of a classical sculpture.
• Manipulating patterns to represent human figures.
• Using drawing techniques to create lighting effects.
• Terminology to describe the human body.
• Descriptions of sounds using onomatopoeic words.
• Pleasure in viewing and evaluating artwork.
• Interest in and respect for the artwork of others.
• Motivation to verbally communicate information on a topic.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communicating sounds and information.
Activity 14. The Olympics
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil and crayons.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Observe and represent the human figure in motion.
• Develop skills for observing the body.
• Experiment with the expressive possibilities of line.
• Discuss sports.
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• Compare and contrast activities.
• Narrate a historical event.
Evaluation criteria
• Recognise and represent the features of the body.
• Make figurative interpretations from schematic drawings.
• Master the use of line in drawings and compositions.
• Use target vocabulary.
• Convey information.
• Accurately describe an event then and now.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate new techniques to acquire a basic knowledge of artistic languages.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Use art techniques and materials properly.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Activity 15. Balance within a portrait
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw.
• Pencil.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Observe and internalize representations of the human figure.
• Reproduce the models provided with a high degree of accuracy.
• Position facial features taking symmetry into account.
• Describe animals.
• Make comparisons.
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• Express opinions.
• Enjoy a fable in English.
Evaluation criteria
• Produce artwork that represents the human figure.
• Apply different colour techniques for expressive purposes.
• Use symmetry when recreating a frontal view of the human face.
• Give accurate descriptions.
• Use target vocabulary.
• Convey personal thoughts.
• Understand and convey information related to the fable.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Suitably combine and experiment with different colours, textures and shapes for
creative and aesthetic purposes.
• Mathematical competence. (KC2)
Apply basic mathematical elements to communicate artistically.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• The human figure.
• Facial symmetry.
• Colour and shading.
• Animals.
• Animal descriptions.
• Personal characteristics.
• Expressing opinions.
• Study of how the human figure is represented.
• Drawing with diagrams and the axis of symmetry.
• Shading with pencil.
• Verbal techniques to describe animals.
• Verbal communication strategies for opinions.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Effort as a means of overcoming difficulties.
• Enthusiasm about using English strategically to transmit oral messages.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communicating personal information.
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Activity 16. Temple columns
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, coloured pencils and ruler.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Learn about simple geometric layouts.
• Recognise the volume of objects based on visual information.
• Reproduce the models provided with a high degree of accuracy.
• Describe columns.
• Compare and contrast features of columns.
• Express preferences.
Evaluation criteria
• Recognise the geometry found in artistic images.
• Apply colour to objects to understand volume.
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analyzing end results.
• Use target vocabulary.
• Accurately use vocabulary to describe artwork.
• Appropriately use vocabulary to express preferences.
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)
Work hard to tackle increasingly more difficult challenges.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
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4. CONTENTS
• Architectural elements.
• Shape: proportion and size.
• Uses of technical drawing.
• Column types.
• Descriptive vocabulary.
• Expressing opinions and preferences.
• Design and the construction process.
• Introduction to the use of drawing tools to represent architecture.
•Drawing shapes.
• Basic descriptions of types of columns.
• Verbal techniques to compare styles.
• Pleasure in experimenting with different tools and supplies.
• Interest in accuracy while creating artwork.
• Interest in using linguistic strategies to describe artwork.
• Enthusiasm about initiating and maintaining a verbal interaction.
Activity 17. What a great scene!
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens, ruler and compass.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Increase knowledge about art and artwork.
• Become skilled at using drawing instruments.
• Create shapes with appropriate proportion and size using geometric layouts.
• Describe ancient architecture.
• Discuss ancient history.
• Understand an ancient civilisation.
Evaluation criteria
• Appreciate architectural work of the past.
• Use technical drawing tools correctly.
• Draw shapes using a ruler and compass with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurately describe important structures.
• Use target vocabulary.
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• Correctly convey information about ancient lifestyles, activities and transport.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Appreciate cultural and artistic heritage as a source of enrichment.
• Mathematical competence. (KC2)
Recognise and use basic mathematical elements in artwork.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Architectural elements.
• Shape: proportions and size.
• Uses of technical drawing.
• Ancient structures.
• Customs from ancient history.
• Lifestyles of ancient civilisations.
• Past tense.
• Design and construction.
• Learning to use drawing tools to represent architecture.
• Drawing shapes.
• Linguistic strategies for describing ancient civilisations.
• Methods of describing ancient structures.
• Tactics for talking about the past.
• Desire to explore expressive possibilities using various techniques and materials.
• Interest in accuracy while creating artwork.
• Positive feelings when engaging in linguistic interactions.
• Enthusiasm about using verbal strategies to discuss the past.
• Interest in initiating and maintaining a conversation.
Activity 18. Races in the sand
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw, colour and paint.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens, glue, sand or sawdust and tempera paints.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 2 (Track 1)
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Represent space and depth.
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• Use colour, and proportion for artistic purposes.
• Increase knowledge about colour.
• Use linguistic repertoire to describe ancient civilisations.
• Provide details about sports in ancient history.
• Compare and contrast ancient history with today.
Evaluation criteria
• Distinguish size and proportion based on an object’s position in graphic space.
• Use drawing as a means of expression.
• 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)
Use observation in creating artwork.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Become increasingly efficient and self-reliant in accordance with goals and needs.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Artistic composition: organisation of shapes and space.
• Shape: size, dimensions and proportion.
• Art techniques: drawing, colouring and painting.
• Verbal strategies for describing details.
• Techniques to provide vivid descriptions of ancient history.
• Action verbs.
• Acquisition of a basic knowledge of two-dimensional space.
• Use of different art techniques.
• Proper use of colour.
• Linguistic approaches to providing detailed information.
• Verbal techniques to describe lifestyles now and then.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Self-confidence and appreciation of one’s own work and that of others.
• Enthusiasm about expressing ideas through oral messages.
• Interest in using English to initiate and maintain a conversation.
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Activity 19. Roman homes
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens and ruler.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Discover the harmony and proportions of architecture.
• Become more proficient in representing objects in space.
• Create shapes with appropriate proportion and size using geometric layouts.
• Describe buildings.
• Describe layouts.
• Understand descriptions of floor plans.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify and appreciate our artistic heritage.
• Create pictures using perspective.
• Draw shapes using a ruler and compass with a high degree of accuracy.
• Use appropriate language to describe buildings.
• Employ verbal strategies to convey descriptive information.
• Display an accurate comprehension of descriptions.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate new techniques to acquire a basic knowledge of different artistic
languages.
• Mathematical competence. (KC2)
Recognise and use basic mathematical elements in artwork.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Architectural elements.
• Shape: proportions and size.
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• Uses of technical drawing.
• Characteristics of buildings.
• Methods of describing position.
• Living environments.
• Design and construction.
• Learning to use drawing tools to represent architecture.
• Drawing shapes.
• Practice with building descriptions.
• Appropriate identification and description of layout.
• Verbal strategies for describing dwellings.
• Desire to explore expressive possibilities using various techniques and materials.
• Interest in accuracy while creating artwork.
• Interest in using verbal strategies to describe dwellings.
• Enthusiasm about using verbal techniques to compare and contrast in a
conversational manner.
Activity 20. Roman aqueducts
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Paint.
• Tempera paints.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Discover the creative possibilities of using colour.
• Enhance understanding of techniques for artistic composition.
• Use specific art techniques properly.
• Look at colours.
• Describe architecture.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify different ranges of colours.
• Use different colour techniques for expressive purposes.
• Develop the necessary habits to work in a neat, orderly and harmonious way.
• Use target vocabulary.
• Engage in meaningful conversation that provides accurate information.
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Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Be self-assured 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
• Engage in meaningful communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Colour theory.
• Images as an expressive resource.
• Art techniques: drawing and painting.
• Colours.
• Architectural features.
• Expression of colour: shades and ranges.
• Study of complementary colours.
• Use of basic painting techniques.
• Approaches to describing architecture.
• Oral accuracy to compare and contrast colours and methods.
• Curiosity about artistic techniques.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Interest in using linguistic skills to improve oral accuracy.
• Enthusiasm about expressing ideas through oral messages.
Activity 21. What I know. Let’s listen
1. RESOURCES
• Class CD
2. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Revise architectural structures.
• Understand descriptions of the human figure.
• Use English to understand a narrative.
• Describe an important figure from ancient history.
• Narrate life events.
Evaluation criteria
• Use target vocabulary.
• Correctly comprehend details.
• Accurately comprehend information given.
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• Provide correct information.
• Provide details in an appropriate manner.
Key competencies
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to understand a message.
3. CONTENTS
•Architectural features.
•Facial features.
• Body parts.
• Techniques for comparison.
• Important figures from ancient history.
• Past tense.
• Recognising and communicating architectural features.
• Observation of descriptions of humans.
• Accurate understanding of a narrative about an important figure in history.
• Eagerness to use verbal strategies to provide and understand descriptions.
• Enthusiasm for English.
Activity 22. Hands on!
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Cut, punch, tape and stick.
• Cardboard toilet paper roll, coin, felt-tip pens, scissors and glue.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Recognise the process of following step-by-step instructions when creating artwork.
• Develop motor skills.
• Develop increasingly greater self-confidence when doing projects.
• Describe facial features.
• Discuss ancient history.
• Practise spelling.
• Converse about preferences.
Evaluation criteria
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• Express self-confidence and enjoy creating artwork.
• Use art materials and supplies skilfully.
• Demonstrate self-assuredness while working.
• Demonstrate an understanding of descriptions.
• Appropriately engage in authentic conversation.
• Accurately spell target vocabulary.
• Communicate preferences effectively.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Do artwork and visual activities for enjoyment.
• 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.
• Facial features.
• Colours.
• Emotions.
• Past tense.
• Alphabet.
• Construction of threedimensional landscapes.
• Skilful use of drawing and painting materials and supplies.
• Descriptions of facial features.
• Refinement of linguistic strategies to convey descriptions.
• Oral descriptions of ancient civilisations.
• Revision of the alphabet.
• 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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