In this lesson, you will learn about the most famous painting in the world:
The Mona Lisa
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Use key vocabulary
- Identify the main idea of a written passage
- Talk about the "Mona Lisa" painting and her facial expression
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
- Complete the Warm Up Exercises
- Review the Vocabulary Section
- Watch the Vocabulary Video
- Play the Vocabulary Game
- Watch the Mona Lisa Video
- Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
- Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
- Chit Chat- Connect the lesson to daily life
- Complete the Homework (Optional)
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Warm Up
Which painting looks more realistic? Explain your answer and debate!
or
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Warm Up
Which painting looks more realistic? Explain your answer and debate!
or
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Warm Up
Which painting looks more realistic? Explain your answer and debate!
or
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Talk Time
Let's talk to each other!
Would you rather be a skilled artist or a skilled musician? Explain why!
Have you been to an art museum? What kind of art do you like or have seen before?
Have you ever had your art displayed in your house or at school? How did that make you feel? If not, what would you like to have displayed?
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Vocabulary
Review the vocabulary for this section.
Museum
Portrait
Painting
A place that shows and takes care of important pieces of art, history, or science
A painting, photograph, or drawing of a person
A type of art using liquid colors
Obtain
Realistic
To get or gain through some effort
Something that is accurate or true to life
Shadow
A dark area where light is blocked
Subtle
Something that is slightly noticeable; not obvious
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Vocabulary Video
Click this video to help you learn your new vocabulary words.
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Vocabulary Game
To practice your new vocabulary, play a game:
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TopicVideo
Watch this video to learn more about the topic.
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Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
If you are ever lucky enough to go to the Louvre (a very large museum in Paris), make sure you don't miss seeing the Mona Lisa! The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world. The Italian painter, Leonardo da Vinci, painted this portrait many years ago- between 1503 and 1506! The painting is a portrait of a woman who looks like she is smiling at you. The painting is famous because of its realistic portrayal of an actual person. Leonardo da Vinci achieved this result by using subtle changes of light and shadow. His painting is almost as realistic as a photograph obtained from an iPhone. You will surely be surprised at how small the painting is in real life!
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
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Reading Comprehension Questions
Answer the questions below.
What is the name of the museum where you can see the Mona Lisa?
The passage mentions that the Mona Lisa looks like she is smiling at you. How might this contribute to the painting's fame?
How did Leonardo da Vinci achieve a realistic portrayal in the painting?
How does the text compare Mona Lisa's realism to something modern?
What might surprise visitors about the Mona Lisa when they see it in person?
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Chit Chat
Practice speaking with your mentor.
Do you have a favorite painting? Compare it to the Mona Lisa.
Some people argue that the Mona Lisa is overrated. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Do you like art, such as drawing, painting, singing or acting?
Does your country have a renowned painting or painter? What makes this artwork or artist famous?
Let's look at different artists such as Jackson Pollock, Monet, DaVinci, and Frida Kahlo. Which do you like best?
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Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
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Homework
Option 1: Video
Do you have any art in your home? If not, make some and hang the art pieces on your walls. Send us a video talking about the art pieces in your "art museum."
Option 2: Writing
If you were a world famous painter, what would you paint? Write about this painting and the art techniques you used. BONUS: draw the painting.
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Subtle
Something that is slightly noticeable; not obvious
Obtain
To get or gain through some effort
Portrait
A painting, photograph, or drawing of a person
What happened to the Mona Lisa and what year was it in? Who did the police think stole it? What's missing from her face? Can paintings talk?
Museum
A place that shows and takes care of important pieces of art, history, or science
Why? Defend your answer!
Shadow
A dark area where light is blocked
Realistic
Something that is accurate or true to life
Why? Defend your answer!
Why? Defend your answer!
Why? Defend your answer!
Painting
A type of art using liquid colors
Why? Defend your answer!
Why? Defend your answer!
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Transcript
In this lesson, you will learn about the most famous painting in the world:
The Mona Lisa
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Warm Up
Which painting looks more realistic? Explain your answer and debate!
or
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Warm Up
Which painting looks more realistic? Explain your answer and debate!
or
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Warm Up
Which painting looks more realistic? Explain your answer and debate!
or
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Talk Time
Let's talk to each other!
Would you rather be a skilled artist or a skilled musician? Explain why!
Have you been to an art museum? What kind of art do you like or have seen before?
Have you ever had your art displayed in your house or at school? How did that make you feel? If not, what would you like to have displayed?
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Vocabulary
Review the vocabulary for this section.
Museum
Portrait
Painting
A place that shows and takes care of important pieces of art, history, or science
A painting, photograph, or drawing of a person
A type of art using liquid colors
Obtain
Realistic
To get or gain through some effort
Something that is accurate or true to life
Shadow
A dark area where light is blocked
Subtle
Something that is slightly noticeable; not obvious
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Vocabulary Video
Click this video to help you learn your new vocabulary words.
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Vocabulary Game
To practice your new vocabulary, play a game:
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
TopicVideo
Watch this video to learn more about the topic.
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
If you are ever lucky enough to go to the Louvre (a very large museum in Paris), make sure you don't miss seeing the Mona Lisa! The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world. The Italian painter, Leonardo da Vinci, painted this portrait many years ago- between 1503 and 1506! The painting is a portrait of a woman who looks like she is smiling at you. The painting is famous because of its realistic portrayal of an actual person. Leonardo da Vinci achieved this result by using subtle changes of light and shadow. His painting is almost as realistic as a photograph obtained from an iPhone. You will surely be surprised at how small the painting is in real life!
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Reading Comprehension Questions
Answer the questions below.
What is the name of the museum where you can see the Mona Lisa?
The passage mentions that the Mona Lisa looks like she is smiling at you. How might this contribute to the painting's fame?
How did Leonardo da Vinci achieve a realistic portrayal in the painting?
How does the text compare Mona Lisa's realism to something modern?
What might surprise visitors about the Mona Lisa when they see it in person?
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Chit Chat
Practice speaking with your mentor.
Do you have a favorite painting? Compare it to the Mona Lisa.
Some people argue that the Mona Lisa is overrated. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Do you like art, such as drawing, painting, singing or acting?
Does your country have a renowned painting or painter? What makes this artwork or artist famous?
Let's look at different artists such as Jackson Pollock, Monet, DaVinci, and Frida Kahlo. Which do you like best?
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Homework
Option 1: Video
Do you have any art in your home? If not, make some and hang the art pieces on your walls. Send us a video talking about the art pieces in your "art museum."
Option 2: Writing
If you were a world famous painter, what would you paint? Write about this painting and the art techniques you used. BONUS: draw the painting.
© 2024 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Subtle
Something that is slightly noticeable; not obvious
Obtain
To get or gain through some effort
Portrait
A painting, photograph, or drawing of a person
What happened to the Mona Lisa and what year was it in? Who did the police think stole it? What's missing from her face? Can paintings talk?
Museum
A place that shows and takes care of important pieces of art, history, or science
Why? Defend your answer!
Shadow
A dark area where light is blocked
Realistic
Something that is accurate or true to life
Why? Defend your answer!
Why? Defend your answer!
Why? Defend your answer!
Painting
A type of art using liquid colors
Why? Defend your answer!
Why? Defend your answer!