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Rainbow Fish Drawing

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First graders read the book, RAINBOW FISH and view a few pictures of different types of fish. They discuss putting certain shapes together make up objects and talk about and demonstrate straight and wavy lines, thick and thin lines. Students draw a large fish, paint, and cover with "scales".

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the rainbow fish, children's literature

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Drawing, rainbow fish, visual and performing arts
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Grade
1st
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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