Visual Arts Guide

RESOURCES

Throughout the guide are links to resources to help with planning , instruction , and assessment . It is important to utilize trusted and approved resources to enhance the learning experiences of students. By employing district-approved resources into instruction, teachers can ensure compliance with educational standards and foster a safe and robust learning environment. The Resources heading includes a complete list of standards, selected effective practice strategies, information on disciplinary literacy for the arts, and suggestions for supporting rigor in the arts classroom. Use this section to help improve educational practices or begin an exploration of new ideas or strategies.

WHAT’SNEW

This year’s guide contains new resources for teachers and revisions. Some key additions include:

● Complete list of state standards ● Questions stems to help increase OTRs in the arts classroom ● Support document for Disciplinary Literacy for the arts ● Anchor standards unpacked with key concepts and main ideas ● Essential questions in visual arts ● Model rubrics tied to standards, anchor standards, essential questions, and key traits