TETAC Guidelines for Arts-Centered Instructional Units

Suggested Unit and Lesson Format
The following format is a synthesis of contributions and suggestions from the six arts education institutes of the National Arts Education Consortium.

Unit format

1. Unit Title
2. Rationale and Overview of Unit
3. Unit Objectives
4. Overview of Lessons
5. Resources and Materials for the Unit
   • Reproductions
   • Videotapes
   • Publications
   • Handouts
   • Audiovisual Equipment
   • Consumable Materials

Individual Lesson Format

1. Overview
2. Objectives
3. Materials and Resources
4. Planning and Preparation
5. Background Information for Teachers
6. Vocabulary
7. Body of the Lesson
8. Summary and Closure
9. Assessment
10. Extensions/Interdisciplinary Connections
11. Correlated Local, State, and National Standards