Unit Plan 9 (Grade 2 Art): Reflect & Celebrate Project I

Focus: Evaluate finished artwork using simple criteria and celebrate effort, improvement, and personal choices.

Grade Level: 2

Subject Area: Art (Visual Arts • Responding • Creating)

Total Unit Duration: 1–3 weeks, 50–60 minutes per session

I. Introduction

Students pause to look closely at their finished artwork from Project I and practice talking about it using simple criteria such as neatness, use of space, and clear main subject. They learn that looking back at their own work helps them notice what they did well and what they might try next time. Through checklists, short reflections, and a small class “mini gallery,” students evaluate their artwork and celebrate their effort and growth so far this year.

Essential Questions

• How can I use simple criteria to talk about my finished artwork?
• Why is it important to look carefully at my own art and think about what I did well?
• How do neatness, use of space, and a clear main subject help other people understand my artwork?
• How can we celebrate our art and each other’s work in a kind and respectful way?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Use a simple criteria chart (neatness, use of space, clear main subject) to look at their own finished artwork.
2. Complete a short self-evaluation checklist about their Project I artwork.
3. Describe at least one strength and one area for growth in their art using kid-friendly language.
4. Share their artwork in a small mini gallery and give simple, kind comments to classmates.
5. Explain one way they feel proud of their artwork and one thing they want to try in a future project.

Standards Alignment — 2nd Grade (NCAS-Aligned)

• VA:Re9.2a — Evaluate artwork using simple criteria such as neatness and use of space.
  • Example: Students use a checklist to assess their own work.

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can use simple criteria (neatness, space, clear main subject) to look at my artwork.
• I can fill out a checklist that shows what I did well and what I can work on.
• I can tell one thing I am proud of in my art.
• I can say one thing I want to improve next time.
• I can celebrate my own and others’ artwork with kind words.