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Which subject	Art
What topic	Frida Kahlo
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Frida Kahlo

Objectives

• Students will learn about the life and artistic style of Frida Kahlo.
• Students will explore key themes in Kahlo's artwork, including identity, pain, and self-expression.
• Students will create a personal piece of art inspired by Kahlo's work.

Materials

• Projector or smart board for presentation
• Images of Frida Kahlo's artworks
• Art supplies (paper, coloured pencils, markers, paints)
• Worksheets for notes and reflections
• Example of Kahlo's famous quotes

Grade/Age Group

Year 5

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Art and Design, focusing on artists' works, developing creativity, and understanding their cultural significance.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Frida	5	Brief overview of Frida Kahlo's life and significance in art. Use engaging visuals and key facts.
2	Explore Kahlo's Art	10	Show a variety of her works and explain recurrent themes. Ask students to note down observations.
3	Group Discussion	5	Small group discussions about what students noticed in Kahlo's artwork. Share thoughts on themes.
4	Art Creation Instructions	5	Explain the art project: creating a personal artwork inspired by Kahlo's themes. Provide guidance on techniques.
5	Art Creation Time	10	Students work on their artworks. Teacher circulates to provide support and feedback.
6	Reflection and Wrap-Up	5	Collect worksheets and artworks. Discuss the experience and emotions evoked through art without student presentations.

Homework

• Students will complete a short reflection worksheet on what they learned about Frida Kahlo and how they incorporated that into their artwork.
• The teacher will review the worksheets for understanding without requiring students to present their homework in front of the class.

Lesson script