Lesson Plan: The T-Shirt

Great Thinker's Challenge:

Make personal connections to beauty by contrasting two views of what “looks good.” Think critically about the role of personal taste and popularity in theories of art and beauty. Begin to form a definition of the characteristics that make something beautiful.

Learning Objectives:

• (Visual Art) Create a two-dimensional work of art that explores the notion of differing tastes.

• (Visual Art) Express personal feelings and ideas about an image.

• (Literacy) Form and express an argument with supporting evidence.

• (Social-Emotional Learning) Explore differences of opinion, and learn to appreciate diversity of ideas.

Materials/Preparation:

• The T-Shirt worksheet

• Pencil crayons, crayons, or markers

Grade Range: 2-5

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