Day 1: Do Now:

• Listen to the book Leaf Man.
• What do we know about leaves?
• Choose a leaf stencil and trace.
• Add lines for veins.
• Color each section a different color.

How would you describe a fall leaf?

STUDIO TOPIC: I will create a drawing in response to the book Leaf Man using crayons.

Day 2: Do Now:

• What do we know about leaves?
• How can I create balance on my paper?
• Trace 2 – 3 leaves.
• Add veins – only 6 on each leaf!!
• Trace all lines with black crayon…press HARD!!

What does it mean if something has balance?

STUDIO TOPIC: I will create a balanced drawing in response to the book Leaf Man using crayons.

Day 3: Do Now:

• What colors are warm?
• Watch how to make a wash with watercolors.
• Use warm colors to paint inside leaves.
• Let the colors mix.
• Paint inside the lines.

How should you use a paintbrush correctly?

STUDIO TOPIC: I will create a wash of warm colors on my leaves in response to the book Leaf Man.

Day 4: Do Now:

• What colors are cool?
• Review how to make a wash with watercolors.
• Use 2 cool colors to paint the background.
• Let the colors mix.
• Work to paint around the leaves without going inside.

How can I create a wash of colors?

STUDIO TOPIC: I will create a wash of two cool colors in my background in response to the book Leaf Man.