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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 5 Art): Drawing Depth & Value

Grade 5 art unit where students use shading and value techniques to create 3D form, depth, and expressive control through experimentation with light and shadow.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 5 Art): Selecting Work for Display

Grade 5 art presentation unit where students curate and select artwork for display based on effort, growth, and communication, preparing pieces and writing gallery labels.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 5 Art): Refinement Workshop

Grade 5 art revision unit where students refine artwork using feedback to improve clarity, detail, and craftsmanship, documenting growth from first draft to final version.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 5 Art): Structured Critique Session

Grade 5 art critique unit where students evaluate artwork using criteria (craftsmanship, composition, clarity of message) and practice respectful TAG feedback to support revision and artistic growth.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 5 Art): Studio Project II — Message Artwork

Grade 5 art unit where students produce a polished message artwork using design plans, strong composition, craftsmanship, and reflection to communicate ideas clearly.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 5 Art): Designing for a Message

Grade 5 art unit where students plan message-driven artwork using brainstorming and multiple designs, connecting personal experiences to composition and symbols.

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Unit Plan 13 (Grade 5 Art): Cultural Art Project

Grade 5 art unit where students create culturally inspired artwork through brainstorming and sketching, then explain how visual choices reflect traditions and influence interpretation.

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Unit Plan 12 (Grade 5 Art): Art & Culture Exploration

Grade 5 art unit exploring how artworks and artifacts reflect cultural and historical traditions, analyzing symbols, patterns, materials, and context to deepen interpretation and respectful understanding.

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Unit Plan 11 (Grade 5 Art): Introduction to Symbolism

Grade 5 art unit where students identify subject matter and symbolism, interpret visual symbols using evidence, and explain multiple meanings in artworks.

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Unit Plan 10 (Grade 5 Art): Mood Through Color

Grade 5 art unit where students analyze how hue, value, intensity, and warm/cool colors shape mood, emphasis, and emotional tone in artworks.

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Unit Plan 9 (Grade 5 Art): Finalize & Reflect — Project I

Grade 5 art unit where students finalize Project I, evaluate craftsmanship, composition, and message clarity, then present, reflect, and connect growth as artists.

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Unit Plan 8 (Grade 5 Art): Peer Critique & Revision

Grade 5 art critique-and-revision unit where students use clear criteria (craftsmanship, composition, message clarity) to give/receive feedback and revise artwork for stronger detail, clarity, and technical quality.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 5 Art): Studio Project I — Composition Focus

Grade 5 art studio unit where students plan, sketch, revise, and complete a final artwork using composition to clearly communicate an idea.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 5 Art): Media Exploration Studio

Grade 5 art unit where students explore multiple media, practice techniques like blending and layering, and build craftsmanship and expressive control through studio labs.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 5 Art): Principles of Design Application

Grade 5 art unit on contrast, balance, and emphasis where students analyze, revise, and create compositions with clear focal points and intentional visual organization.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 5 Art): Elements of Art in Practice

Grade 5 art unit where students analyze and apply the elements of art to create mood and emphasis, then plan and produce an intentional composition with a clear focal point and artist statement.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 5 Art): Multiple Solutions to a Design Prompt

Grade 5 art unit where students design multiple solutions to a prompt, compare layouts using criteria, and justify the most effective final design.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 5 Art): Brainstorming & Sketchbooks

Grade 5 art unit using sketchbooks for visual brainstorming, thumbnails, and idea development to strengthen creativity before beginning final artworks.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 5 Art): Artistic Identity & Goal Setting

Grade 5 art unit exploring artistic identity through brainstorming, sketching, and personal symbolism while students create artwork and set meaningful art goals.

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Grade 6 Art Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 6 Art): Reflection & Growth Analysis

Grade 6 art portfolio reflection unit where students evaluate growth, connect artwork to personal experiences, use criteria for self-assessment, and set goals for Grade 7 readiness.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 6 Art): Exhibition Presentation

Grade 6 art exhibition unit where students present their artwork, explain key design decisions, and describe how mounting, labels, placement, and grouping shape viewer focus and interpretation.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 6 Art): Final Exhibition Preparation

Grade 6 art curation unit where students select portfolio pieces using clear criteria, mount and label artwork, and prepare a polished final exhibition display.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 6 Art): Craftsmanship Focus Workshop

Grade 6 art refinement unit where students revise artwork, improve precision and technique, apply feedback, and strengthen craftsmanship through focused revision practice.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 6 Art): Creative Constraint Challenge

Grade 6 art problem-solving unit where students create under material limits, test techniques, generate multiple solutions, and choose the strongest idea to develop.