Pieces of the Puzzle

Pieces of the Puzzle, Fifth Grade Art Lesson

 "A line is a dot that decided to go for a walk." - Paul Klee.

 

For this lesson, student examined the Element of Line.  Students learned that there are five different types of line: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved and zigzag.  As a class we discussed how to vary line (thick, thin, dashed, dotted, etc.)  We finally discussed how lines can convey an emotion (angry, sad, happy).

 

 

Pieces of the Puzzle

2 to 3 class periods

 

Day 1

 

1.  Have students tape random puzzle pieces to a piece of paper.

 

2.  Have students outline each puzzle piece with a pencil.

 

3.  After pieces are outline with a pencil have students splatter red paint over the composition.  The puzzle pieces will create a resist.

 

4.  Allow to dry.

 

Day 2

 

1.  Have students carefully remove puzzle pieces from paper.

 

2.  Discuss the element of line.  Students should know the five types of line, how to vary a line and that a line can create an emotion.

 

3.  Have students use a black sharpie marker to draw different types of lines within each puzzle piece.  This step may take an additional day depending on the length of your class period.