Fourth graders learn how paintings are grouped by what they show, from portraits of people to landscapes, still lifes, and abstract art, and check what they know.
Students will be able to…
One painting shows a face, another a mountain, another only shapes. How do we name the different kinds of paintings?
Project this and answer each question about the kinds of paintings and what each one shows — read the explanation after each one.
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One painting shows a face, another a mountain, another just shapes and color. How do we name the different kinds of paintings?
Students answer questions about kinds of paintings.
Students classify sample paintings.
Students make one kind of painting.
Students reflect on kinds of paintings.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Visual Arts).
Analyze components in visual imagery that convey messages.
Interpret art by referring to subject matter and use of media.
Compare responses to a work of art before and after working in similar media.
Describe how art reflects the times and places in which it is made.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students pick a kind of painting, plan what it will show, and make a quick version, so the kinds of paintings become something they try. A printable kinds-of-paintings worksheet is in The Arts library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.