Plasticine Art Prep

Lesson Details

• Year level: Year 6
• Subject: Art
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Class size: 25 students
• Unit: Exploring Plasticine Artistry (Lesson 9/10)
• Lesson Title: Assessment Preparation: Part A

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Learning Objectives

(WALT - We Are Learning To)

• WALT prepare effectively for a written assessment on Barbara Reid’s plasticine artwork by reviewing notes and videos.
• WALT respond accurately to questions about Barbara Reid’s techniques and artistic style using our AT Booklet.

Aligned Australian Curriculum (V9) Content Description:

• AC9AVA6C01: Use visual arts processes and materials to plan and create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning (exploring artist practices and responding to their work)【5:AC9AVA6C01.md】
• AC9AVA6E01: Explore ways that visual arts processes and materials communicate ideas and perspectives in artworks across cultures, including contemporary Australian artists【9:AC9AVA6E01.md】

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Success Criteria

• I can recall key facts about Barbara Reid's plasticine artwork.
• I can use my notes and video to answer questions in my AT Booklet.
• I can write clear, complete responses using sentence starters if needed.
• I can help others by creating a study guide if I finish early.

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Materials Needed

• Student AT Booklets with assessment questions.
• Notes on Barbara Reid’s artworks collected during the unit.
• Video clip about Barbara Reid and her plasticine technique.
• PowerPoint with bright, engaging images and key points (prepared by teacher).
• Sentence starters printed/digital for students who need writing support.
• Optional: Dyslexia-friendly reading overlays or fonts for reading materials.
• Whiteboard and markers for class quiz and brainstorming.

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Lesson Breakdown

Time	Activity	Description	Differentiation
0-10 min	Introduction & Recap via PowerPoint	- Teacher-led brief review of Barbara Reid’s plasticine art style and techniques using bright, engaging PowerPoint slides. - Highlight key concepts and vocabulary to refresh students’ memory.	Use dyslexia-friendly font and spacing in slides for accessibility. Engage students with questions during recap to maintain attention.
10-25 min	Video Viewing	- Show a short video about Barbara Reid’s plasticine artwork process. - Students take notes with prompts provided on screen. - Pause at key moments to clarify and discuss.	Provide written summary handout for students with reading difficulties. Pause frequently to check understanding to support diverse learners.
25-35 min	Class Quiz – Interactive Review	- Conduct a quiz using oral and written questions based on notes and video (multiple choice / short answer). - Use response cards or whiteboard for answers. - Immediate feedback from teacher to reinforce learning.	Allow oral answers for students with writing difficulties. Use sentence starters and visual prompts to assist.
35-55 min	Written Response in AT Booklet Part A	- Students work independently to answer specific questions in their assessment booklet based on the content revisited. - Sentence starters are available for students needing writing support. - Teacher circulates to offer guidance and prompt thinking.	Flexible timing for responses. Encouragement for students to draft answers orally first. Provide scaffolding and models of responses if necessary.
55-60 min	Extension & Reflection	- Students who finish early create a study guide or poster summarising Barbara Reid’s artwork and techniques to help classmates. - Brief whole-class reflection about the learning journey in the unit and preparation for next lesson (Assessment Part B).	Extension materials with deeper analysis questions for advanced learners. Opportunity to verbalise learning instead of writing for those who prefer.

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Differentiation Strategies

• For diverse learners:
  • Sentence starters and writing frames to scaffold responses.
  • Dyslexia-friendly reading formats including coloured overlays, larger fonts, and simplified text where needed.
  • Oral questioning opportunities alongside written tasks.
  • Visual aids and bullet point note prompts.
• For advanced learners:
  • Create detailed study guides or visual posters for peers.
  • Encourage critical thinking with additional questions on artistic interpretations or comparisons with other artists.
  • Invite presentations of their guides to class for peer teaching.

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Assessment and Feedback

• Formative assessment through the interactive quiz to gauge understanding in real-time.
• Collection and review of student written responses in AT Booklets to ensure accurate comprehension and ability to communicate knowledge.
• Extension activity offers informal peer-to-peer teaching assessment.

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Teacher Reflection Points

• Did the varied modalities (visual, auditory, hands-on writing) engage all learners?
• Were sentence starters sufficient for those needing support?
• How did students benefit from creating study guides?
• How to improve accessibility for future lessons?

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This lesson balances direct instruction with multimedia resources and engaging, supportive activities perfectly aligned with Australian Curriculum Year 6 visual arts standards, focusing on effective assessment preparation for Barbara Reid’s unique plasticine artistry【5:AC9AVA6C01.md】【9:AC9AVA6E01.md】.