LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

Objective 4.01

Use visual arts to persuade and communicate ideas.

Resources aligned to this objective

Issues, we've all got them: Language arts/visual arts integration
Students will learn how to deal positively with social issues important in their lives through personal investigation of social issues addressed in literature and art.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and English Language Development)
By Runell Carpenter.
Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history
This middle school lesson uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)
By Edie McDowell.

Lesson plans on the web

The many colors of individuals
Students focus on the effects of placing labels on other people. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts