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Lesson 5: Still life

Having experimented with painting techniques, the children paint a still life that showcases their own unique style.
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Painting a still life

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Hand out a whiteboard and pen to each child. Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Anagrams and ask the children to unscramble the key vocabulary used in the previous lesson.

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Our Lady of Muswell RC Primary School
Montem Academy, Slough
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In this unit

Assessment – Art and design Y4: Painting and mixed mediaLesson 1: Tints and shades – Option 1Lesson 1: Tints and shades – Option 2: Christmas themedLesson 2: Three dimensionsLesson 3: Painting techniquesLesson 4: Composition
Lesson 5: Still life
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