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Ambitious Women Artists at Work Lesson PlanAmbitious Women Artists at Work Lesson Plan
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J. Paul Getty Trust
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3rd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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Ambitious Women Artists at Work

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This Ambitious Women Artists at Work lesson plan also includes:
  • Lesson Plan (RTF version)
  • Worksheet: Ambitious Women Artists Venn Diagram
  • Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil, Vigée Le Brun, 1785
  • St. Ginés de la Jara, Roldán, about 1692
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Ambition is the keyword of a lesson that focuses on the contributions made by famous female artists. Specifically looking at European artists, Luisa Roldan and Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun, scholars examine a piece of their work then compare and contrast them using a Venn diagram. Following a thorough discussion, learners research an artist of their choice and write a one-page report using at least two informative resources. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

famous women, women's history, females, artists, famous artists, europe, european history, nouns, adjectives, compare and contrast, venn diagrams, historical research, research writing, Writing, reference materials, comparisons

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct the lesson during Women's History Month—March 1st through the 31st 
  • Create a bulletin board that showcases several famous female artists, include their picture, works of art, and quick details in bullet-point form 
  • Plan the lesson alongside the school's art teacher, work together to team-teach and connect art and writing instruction 

Classroom Considerations

  • If you decide to print images of artwork, do it in color for best results 
  • The lesson takes two to four periods to complete 
  • Worksheets can be completed individually or in a small group

Pros

  • Encourages positive character traits—courage and perseverance
  • Boosts listening and speaking skills 
  • Lesson plan steps are written clearly 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.W.4 W.3.2.a W.3.2.b W.3.2.c W.3.2.d W.3.4 W.3.7 W.3.10 SL.3.1.d W.4.2.a W.4.2.b W.4.2.c W.4.2.d W.4.2.e W.4.4 W.4.7 W.4.10 SL.4.1.d W.5.2.a W.5.2.b W.5.2.c W.5.2.d W.5.2.e W.5.4 W.5.7 W.5.10 SL.5.1.d

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