The Grinch

For this art lesson we did a step by step directed drawing of the Grinch. We learned how to draw all of the parts together.  Next, we coloured our Grinch using  oil pastels, as they have such an intense hue. We talked about the colours to use for the Grinch and how to fully fill in all of the sections (we had to take breaks, as our hands got tired – students had to press hard with the pastels.) The students were all proud of their own Grinch and they look awesome together. It’s amazing how one lesson can produce different Grinches!

Big Idea: Inquiry through the arts creates opportunities for risk taking

First Peoples Principles of Learning:

• Learning takes time and patience

Curricular Competencies:

• Explore elements, processes, materials, movements, technologies, tools, and techniques of the arts
• Develop processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms to refine artistic abilities

Content:

• elements of design: line, shape, texture, colour, form

Core Competency: Creative Thinking

• Creative growth requires patience, readiness to take risks, and willingness to try new approaches

Learning involved:

• Students learned the significance of following step-by-step instructions, including learning to draw each section of the Grinch
• Students learned how to outline their Grinch with a sharpie
• Students chose their shade of green and coloured the Grinch carefully by fully filling in each section