This lesson plan is for a 3rd grade class about fantasy versus reality. The students will demonstrate their understanding by constructing a diorama showing where fantasy and reality merge. They will discuss fantasy and reality concepts and view artworks blending the two. The lesson involves guided discussion, diorama construction, and reflection. Standards addressed include identifying traditions in art, common themes/techniques, and using art elements to describe works.

2. Hansel and Gretel
Big Idea:
Fantasy vs Reality

3. Lesson Plan
Title:
A Whole New World: Where Fantasy Meets Reality
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Estimated time: 1 hour

4. Objective
The students will be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the differentials between a
fantasy world and realistic world and how they
can merge through the
construction of a diorama.

5. Standards
9.2.3.K: Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in
the arts (e.g., fairytale).
9.2.3.L: Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and
techniques from works in the arts.
9.1.3.E: Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express
emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of
works in the arts.
9.3.3.B: Know that works in the arts can be described by using the arts
elements, principles and concepts (e.g., use of
color, shape, pattern, dynamics, tempo, texture).
9.3.3.D: Explain meanings in the arts and humanities through individual
works and the works of others using a fundamental vocabulary of critical
response.

6. Materials
Shoebox
Construction Paper
Magazines
Ruler
Scissors
Glue
Coloring supplies (markers, crayons, pastels)

7. Sandy Skoglund
“Revenge of the Gold Fish”

8. Sandy Skoglund
“The Cocktail Party”

9. Rene Magritte
“Golconde”

10. Rene Magritte
“The Mysteries of the Horizon”

11. Kid’s Culture

12. Vocabulary
Fantasy
Reality
Merge
Repetition/ Recurring Images

13. Procedures:
Introduce Fantasy vs Reality
Guided Activity
Discussion
Construct Diorama
Reflect on Creation

14. A Whole New World: Fantasy vs Reality
Discussion Questions:
What is fantasy?
What is reality?
Where have you seen a fantasy world before?
Where do fantasy and reality meet?
How does fantasy play into our everyday lives?

16. Final Product

17. Evaluation
Informal
-ask comprehension questions
Formal

19. Extensions/Modifications
Extension:
Incorporate into other content areas
Reading and Writing
Modification
Cut out pictures ahead of time
Split project up over the course of a few days
Create own images
Different materials