Submitted by: Kenna
Bush, Westminster Christian Academy, Opelousas, Louisiana
UNIT: Drawing - Visual Puns - Humor in Art
Lesson: Bird Visual Puns - Bird Puns
Gallery
Grade Level: Elementary (these are grades 4 and 5)
Objectives
- See objects in a different way -
work with word play
- Express bird (or fish) in humorous
way to show
meaning of bird name - use imagination
- Develop skills in using drawing
media
Materials
Drawing Paper
Pencils
- Erasers
Black Permanent Markers
Colored Pencils
, Markers or Crayons
Optional: Plastic Eggs
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more
Preparation:
Prepare slips of paper with a variety of
bird names (see list). Cut into strips and
place names inside plaster eggs. Put eggs in basket or make a nest
from crumpled paper.
Motivation - Instruction:
- Discuss the meaning of visual pun. Give
some examples from other words to spark imagination.
Brainstorm how the words could be drawn to create a visual
pun.
- Demonstrate drawing (this step could be
omitted and just turn the students lose once they receive
their bird name).
- Students select bird name hidden in
plastic egg.
Procedures:
Day 1
- Select bird name - brainstorm some ideas
how bird could be illustrated. Select best idea for drawing.
- Begin drawing in pencil on good drawing
paper
Day 2 - 3
- Review concepts - Finish pencil drawing -
look at work in progress
- Outline with permanent markers
- Color with chosen media (colored pencils,
crayons or markers).
- Critique finished work - share with
class.
Science Extension:
Students will research the bird they have
drawn. Include information on habitat, what they eat, how they
nest, etc. Illustrate with a realistic picture of the bird
(working from photograph) - or include a digital image from the
Internet.
Rubric
Project:
Birds Visual Puns
Name______________________________
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Criteria
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Goal
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Mastery
– 3 pts
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Advancing
–2pts
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Novice – 1 pt
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Score
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Developing
skills at grade level – Shows growth -
takes risks to discover
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I
produce high quality, creative work. I show originality
and take risks to learn new.
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Understanding
and application of Art Concepts and lesson objectives
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I
apply all art concepts, especially those stressed for the
project. I solve problems myself.
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Participation
and effort
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I
always participate in class and always use class time well
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Use
and care of Materials
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I
used all materials appropriately with no reminders. I
always clean up
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Behavior
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I
always follow all classroom rules and never cause a
classroom disturbance. I am Always helpful.
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S+=15-11
S=10-6 NI=5-0
Total
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Art
Concept (s):
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Artists use their
imagination
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A pun is a play on
words
- a humorous use of words that involves a word or phrase
that has more than one possible meaning. A visual pun gives
new meaning to a word or phrase using images.
Lesson
Objectives:
- See objects in a different way - work
with word play
- Express bird (or fish) with visual
symbols and images - use imagination
- Develop skills in using drawing media
Teacher’s
comments:
Parent Signature:
_______________________________________Date______________
Bird
Names for Visual Puns
Bee-eaters
Bellbirds
Birds of Paradise
Ovenbirds
Canvasback
Catbirds
Corn Crakes
Cowbirds
Elf Owl
Scrubfowl
Seabird
Secretary Bird
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Flycatchers
Frogmouths
Fork-tailed swift
Turtle Dove
Kingbirds
Kingfishers
Man of War Bird
Night Hawk
Grasshopper Sparrow
Egyptian Plover
Rock Hopper Penguin
Yellow Hammer
Umbrella Bird |
Grey
Winged Trumpeter
Fruit Dove
Elephant Bird
Dollarbird
Tiger Parrot
Sandwich Tern
Firecrest
King Penguin
Rose Headed Parakeet
Festive Parrot
Scissor -Tailed Nightjar
Spotted Antbird
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Resources:
The Ice-Cream Cone Coot and Other Rare Birds,
by Arnold Lobel
(ISBN:0-8193-0443-3) (copyright 1971) You will find many
many variations of well drawn birds with very wild names:
pencilkeet parrot, cupadee, shuttercluck, soupladle lark...
Friends of a Feather
- A warthog encounters many different birds as he searches for the owner of a beautiful feather. Includes a glossary describing the birds mentioned.
Link
Look at the 3D bird projects here. These can be decorated with found objects.
Fish
Names for Visual Puns
Siamese
Fighting fish
Paradise fish
Firemouth Cichlid
Convict Cichlid
Zebra Cichlid
Rosy Barb
Tiger Barb
Harlequin Rasbora
Dragonfish
Wolf fish
Snake pipefish
Great pipefish
Spiny Dogfish |
White
Cloud Mountain Fish
Swordtail fish
Bleeding Heart fish
Blind cave fish
Silver Dollar fish
Pencil Fish
Penguin Fish
Scissors Tail Fish
Glass Fish
Armoured Catfish
Jewel Fish
Picked dogfish
Dragonet |
Leaf
Fish
Clown Loach
Australian Rainbow Fish
Archer Fish
Beacon Fish
Egyptian Mouth-breeder Mosquito Fish
Flag fish
Black Widow fish
Pirate
Perch
Toadfish
Striped Squirrel fish |
Many more bird and fish names can be found
on line. For the fish lesson, how about putting the names on slips
of paper - fold and put a paper clip on each one. Attach a magnet
to the end of string and tie to a dowel rod to make a fishing
pole. Put fish names in a small wading pool and have the students
fish for their fish name. If they don't like the name they got,
allow students to toss their name back in and fish for another one
after all have had a turn
National Standards
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Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes |
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Using knowledge of structures and functions |
3.
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols,
and ideas |
5.
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits
of their work and the work of others |
6.
Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines
(make connections to
science)
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| Students
know the differences between materials, techniques, and
processes |
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Students
understand there are various purposes for creating works of
visual art |
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Students
select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to
communicate meaning |
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Students
identify connections between the visual arts and other
disciplines in the curriculum |
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use different media, techniques, and processes to
communicate ideas, experiences, and stories |
Students
use visual structures and functions of art to communicate
ideas |
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Students
understand there are different responses to specific
artworks |
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| Students
use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner |
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Bird Visual Puns Gallery
