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| Which subject | Art |
| What topic | Paper plate weaving |
| What length (min) | 20 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Paper Plate Weaving
Year 5 (approximately 10-11 years old)
Art
20 students
This lesson aligns with national standards for visual arts education, focusing on creativity, craftsmanship, and the understanding of artistic techniques.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 3 | Introduce the concept of weaving and show examples of finished products. Discuss the materials and tools. |
| 2 | Preparing Plates | 4 | Hand out paper plates and markers/crayons. Students decorate their plates as they like. |
| 3 | Preparing Yarn | 3 | Demonstrate how to cut the yarn into pieces and explain how to secure the yarn to the plate. |
| 4 | Weaving Technique | 8 | Guide students through the process of weaving yarn through the slits in their paper plates. Provide assistance as needed. |
| 5 | Reflection | 2 | Encourage students to discuss their weaving experience and what they learned. Share a few examples as a class. |
Students will complete a short reflection in their art journals about their experience with the weaving project. They should include what they liked, what challenges they faced, and what they might do differently next time. The reflections will be collected the following lesson for assessment without any presentations in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today we are going to explore the fascinating world of weaving using paper plates. Weaving is an ancient art form that allows us to create beautiful, intricate designs by interlacing materials. To show you what we can create today, I have brought some examples of finished woven art. [Show students examples of woven art].
As we work, practice your creativity! You will have the opportunity to choose colors and make patterns that reflect your unique style. Let’s take a moment to discuss the materials we will be using today. Each of you will receive a paper plate, yarn or string in various colors, scissors, and markers or crayons for decorating your plates. Does everyone understand what we’ll be working with?"
"Now, let's get started! I’m going to hand out the paper plates and some markers or crayons. I want you to take these materials and decorate your plates however you wish. Use your creativity! You might want to draw patterns, colors, or even pictures that inspire you. You have about four minutes to decorate your plate. Ready? Go ahead and start!"
"Great job on your decorations, everyone! Now, let’s move on to preparing our yarn. I’ll demonstrate how to cut the yarn into pieces. [Demonstrate cutting yarn into lengths of about 2-3 feet]. Remember to be careful with the scissors.
Once you've cut your yarn, you will need to secure it to your plate. You can either tape or glue it down, but I’ll show you how to do that. [Show how to tape or glue the yarn to the edge of the plate].
Does everyone have their yarn ready? Let’s continue!”
"Now comes the fun part: weaving! Each plate has slits where we will thread our yarn. I’m going to guide you through the process step by step.
First, take one piece of yarn and insert it into a slit. You will alternate going over and under the slits as you pull the yarn through. [Demonstrate weaving technique].
Alright, now it’s your turn! Start weaving your yarn through the slits on your plates. Remember to keep alternating between over and under as you go. If you need any help or have questions, just raise your hand, and I’ll come around to assist you. You have eight minutes for this part. Enjoy the process!"
"Time’s up! I am so impressed with all of your beautiful weavings. Let’s take a moment to reflect on this experience.
I would like you to think about what you enjoyed most about weaving, any challenges you faced, and perhaps what you might do differently next time. Let's share a few examples as a class. Who would like to start by sharing their thoughts?"
"Thank you for sharing your experiences! For homework, I would like each of you to write a short reflection in your art journals about today’s weaving project. Please include what you liked, any challenges you faced, and anything you might do differently next time.
We’ll collect these reflections in our next class, and don’t worry—you won’t have to present them in front of everyone. Excellent work today, artists! I can't wait to hear about your thoughts during our next lesson."
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A collage of various woven art pieces} | - Introduction to weaving with paper plates - Weaving as an ancient art form - Creativity in design choices |
| 2 | {Image: A decorated paper plate with colors and patterns} | - Distributing paper plates and markers/crayons - Decorating plates with personal designs - 4-minute decoration time |
| 3 | {Image: Scissors cutting yarn and a paper plate} | - Preparing yarn by cutting it into 2-3 feet lengths - Securing yarn to the plate with tape/glue - Safety with scissors |
| 4 | {Image: An illustration of the weaving process} | - Introducing the weaving technique - Inserting yarn into slits and alternating over/under - 8-minute weaving activity |
| 5 | {Image: Students sharing experiences in a circle} | - Reflection on the weaving experience - Sharing what was enjoyed and challenges faced - Homework assignment in art journals |