5Cs+Lesson

 I am a K-12 Art Educator currently teaching at the elementary level in one of the largest schools districts in the state of Michigan.I teach full time at two buildings one of which follows the Montessori Philosophy and the other is a traditional public. Servicing around 700 students weekly, I have a wide variety of learners I encounter including; gifted and talented, learning disabled, hearing impaired, autistic, downs syndrome, non-English learners.My lessons are adapted to the learning capabilities of all the students but allow each student the opportunity for success.

A lesson that I teach to my classes is called “Mystery Artist”.Students are given clues one by one and working with-in groups are required to formulate a conclusion after each clue.They must use prior knowledge obtained, share their knowledge with the other members of the group, and research to gain more knowledge.As each clue is given, they generate another conclusion adding to the knowledge already obtained, promoting self-responsible learning.

The first clue is the most general and we focus in on more details as the activity continues.

Clue 1: The artist is known for their paintings Clue 2: The artist was born in Spain Clue 3: The artist lived in Paris Clue 4: The artist had periods called “Blue Period” and Rose Period” Clue 5: The artist developed “Cubism” Clue 6:Sample of work

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**Graphic Organizer for 5Cs Lesson**


 * ** The 5Cs ** || ** Your Lesson Information ** ||
 * // Compare // || It is necessary for the student to compare the information given to prior knowledge they have already obtained. ||
 * //Contrast// || It is necessary for the students to examine the differences between the information provided and ruling out which artists do not match this criteria. ||
 * //Conceptualize// || The students must use the information given and categorically place it. ||
 * // Comprehend // || The students must retain the information gathered by determining how that information will be used in formulating a conclusion. ||
 * //Combine// || Use the knowledge known, shared, and learned to make a conclusion. ||