Lesson Plan
Creative Corners Lesson Plan
Given an excerpt of The Dot and art supplies (condition), students will identify and record three illustration details that describe character, setting, or mood, and create an original artwork using at least two observed visual techniques (behavior), with at least 80% accuracy as measured by the response sheet (criterion).
Integrating literacy and art deepens reading comprehension by focusing on visual narratives, while fostering creativity, fine motor development, and confidence in art-making—all key skills for 2nd graders.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Center Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Explore a Picture Book
10 minutes
Step 2
Create Artwork
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflect and Share
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Creative Corners: Art & Reading Exploration
Materials
Explore the Picture Book (10 min)
Create Your Artwork (15 min)
Reflect & Share (5 min)
Standards Connection
Next Steps & Cleanup

Worksheet

