Lesson 4: The Front Line: John Singer Sargent (Original scheme)

Through the piece ‘Gassed’ by John Singer Sargent, pupils explore the human side of the image and work in groups to reenact the scene from WW 1, positioning themselves like the soldiers in the piece and taking a photo of the final composition

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Learning objectives

To evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
To use drama as a tool to explore the meaning behind a piece of artwork

National curriculum

Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: May need to be assigned to take a specific role/position, as you see fit – this is a very accessible activity though.

Pupils working at greater depth: May benefit from taking the role of director.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

Vocabulary

In this unit

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Susan Coles,

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