Art Elements, Principles of Design Activities with Formative Assessments: This packet is designed to help the Educator to increase formative assessment in art analysis, and creation of works that align with Common Core Standards. The lessons teach: Shapes, Color, Value, Texture, Balance, Pattern, Movement, Emphasis, and Rhythm. Art history/analysis and multiculturalism is introduced 8 of the lessons. Each lesson guides the student through the brainstorming process through thumbnail sketches. Ea