Starter quiz
- What is a shuttle?
- A tool used to carry the weft thread through the warp. ✓
- A toy we play with.
- A book we read.
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- True or False? Looms cannot be made on everyday objects.
- True
- False ✓
- What type of artwork has this artist created?
- Painting
- Drawing
- Weaving ✓
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- What is thread?
- A thin piece of string or material ✓
- A toothpick
- Thin pieces of paper
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Exit quiz
- What is weaving?
- Threads or fabric strips crossed over and under one another to make new fabric. ✓
- A large painting.
- A drawing.
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- What can you use to embellish your weaving?
- Buttons
- Beads
- Fabric
- All ✓
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- True or False? Evaluating is only saying what you like or dislike.
- True
- False ✓
- Which ‘found’ materials would artists most likely use to create looms?
- Paper plates ✓
- Cardboard ✓
- A doll's house
- A ball
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Embellishment can be added to a weaving using buttons, beads, stitch and fabric.
- Know that evaluating artwork is an important part of the design process.
- Know how to offer feedback to other artists, to help them improve over time.
Common misconception
Evaluating is only saying what you like or dislike
Remind pupils that evaluation is more than just saying what we like or dislike about an artwork. It should help an artist improve their work over time.
Keywords
Embellish - to add extra details or decorations to a textile
Evaluate - when we think about our artwork to understand how good it is and how we could make it better
Feedback - sharing your ideas about other people’s artwork
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