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Perseverance Through Art

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Lesson Plan

Perseverance Through Art

Express perseverance through art

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of perseverance by creating a piece of art that represents a personal challenge they've overcome. This activity encourages self-reflection and helps students appreciate the journey of persistence, fostering resilience and creativity.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Express perseverance through art

Materials

Art supplies (paper, paints, markers, etc.), Discussion Questions, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Perseverance

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what perseverance means.
  • Ask students to share examples of perseverance in their lives or from stories they know.
  • Explain the art project: creating a piece of art that represents a personal challenge they've overcome.

Step 2

Art Creation

30 mins

  • Distribute art supplies to each student.
  • Encourage students to think about a personal challenge and how they overcame it.
  • Guide them to express this journey through their art.
  • Walk around to provide support and encouragement.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

10 mins

  • Allow students to share their artwork with the class.
  • Use discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the different ways people show perseverance.

Step 4

Reflection

10 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet.
  • Ask students to write about what they learned about perseverance through this activity.
  • Collect worksheets for assessment.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Perseverance

A set of questions to guide a discussion on perseverance and personal challenges.

What does perseverance mean to you?

Encourage students to think about persistence and not giving up.







Can you share a story where you or someone you know showed perseverance?

Guide students to think about personal experiences or stories from books or media.







How can art help us express our feelings about challenges?

Discuss the role of art in expressing emotions and personal journeys.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet on Perseverance

A worksheet for students to reflect on their art project and what they learned about perseverance.

Describe the challenge you chose to represent in your art.








How did you feel while working on your art project?








What did you learn about perseverance through this activity?








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