Johnny Cash Lesson Plan

In his song called, "The Man in Black," Johnny Cash expressed that always wearing black would show that he's an ally for people who didn't have the things that he does. He grew up poor, so when he became rich and famous, he never forgot what it was like to not have much. He wore all black- black shirt, coat, pants, shoes, and socks to show that he is an ally for those people who are less fortunate than him. He used color to connect with what he cares about. Students will take his idea and apply it to themselves by choosing a color to represent who they are and what they care about.

This lesson plan includes:

• Summary

• Materials List

• Music to Research

• Step-by-Step Activity Instructions

• Printable Activity Sheet

• Color Chart

• Art Concepts: Use observation and investigation in preparation for art making

• Understanding, exploring of world cultures

• Explore materials and tools to create a work of art

• Elements of Art: line, color

• Express, inform, or change beliefs or personal values

• Social Connections: Divorce, Being an ally, Personal beliefs and standing up for them

Materials needed:

• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers (including skin colors)

• Printed activity sheet