Francoise Neilly Homework – This is a fortnight piece of homework that has pupils researching an artist and creating an A3 presentation. Presentation, written and drawn elements included along with success criteria which informs and challenges the pupils. Encourages independent research. Suitable for Y7, 8

Formal Elements Challenge – This is a cover lesson that can be one or two lessons. It has an extension task that encourages literacy within art, which also has pupils analysing their work. It works well across a range of abilities – each pupil has a copy of the criteria on the sheet, so the expectations are clear at all times. Suitable for Y6, 7, 8 Differentiated – clear success criteria.

Pablo Picasso Homework – This is a fortnight piece of homework that has pupils researching an artist and creating an A3 presentation. Presentation, written and drawn elements included along with success criteria which informs and challenges the pupils. Pictures are included – which can be handed out to the pupils or you can edit the homework saying they have to research and print their own - I have found it better to provide the pictures with lower ability pupils. Suitable for Y7, 8

Henri Matisse Homework – This is a week/fortnight piece of homework that has pupils researching an artist and creating a simple A4 presentation. Presentation, written and drawn elements included along with success criteria which informs and challenges the pupils. Suitable for Y7, 8

Formal Elements of Pattern – This is a topic that is two to three lessons long. Resource is a PowerPoint, differentiated objectives of Core, Challenge and Excellence; included is a lesson plan that can be printed off so pupil notes and information can be added for teaching files. It has an extension task designed into the lesson for the faster paced pupils. Suitable for Y6, 7, 8 Differentiated – clear success criteria.

22 page A5 Booklet - colour elements but can be printed in black and white if required. This resource was created for a variety of reasons; to be given as homework, revision for yr. 7/8 and to be given to pupils in a base or on exclusion. ** I feel when pupils are not in main stream lessons the creative curriculum is seen as a treat and not worked on during this time enough – this booklet allows pupils to access the basics without a specialist teacher to hand.** The booklet allows pupils to work through the Formal Elements of Art. Each element is explained and a task is required of each formal element. Annotation and evaluation is required throughout the booklet, with pupils required to answer a question on each formal element. A good way to encourage independent learning in Yr 7/8 of ranging ability.