Students focus on the Roman mythological story of the abduction of Europa. …
Students focus on the Roman mythological story of the abduction of Europa. They compare and contrast how two artists depicted this story. Students are then introduced to the elements of foreshadowing and climax in literature, and how, through the use of color and emphasis, artists use these same elements in painting. Students write responses to the two paintings based on their observations related to foreshadowing and climax. Finally, they read an excerpt from the myth and discuss which part of the story each artist chose to illustrate.
Make connections across genres and across cultures to engage students in the …
Make connections across genres and across cultures to engage students in the study of literary voice and themes. Comprehension skills and vocabulary also come into play, especially for English language learners, as students read a novel and related poems, then write and perform original poems related to the novel.
Students write and illustrate a short fantasy story based on the book …
Students write and illustrate a short fantasy story based on the book "Corduroy".They create a character who has an adventure in a palace. The decorative arts collection at the Getty Museum provides inspiration for this palace setting.
These chalk pastel art ideas are easy and fun for kids of …
These chalk pastel art ideas are easy and fun for kids of all ages! Chalk pastel project links included: sunflowers, Kandinsky art, galaxy art, shooting stars, hearts, cherry blossoms, tulips, bunnies, shamrocks, sunset, jellyfish, Canada Day, fall leaf, pumpkin, bat, snow globe, fireworks, hot chocolate, and a Christmas tree.
Oil pastels are awesome! How to blend with oil pastels is really …
Oil pastels are awesome! How to blend with oil pastels is really easy, after understanding these two simple steps (from Art Hub for Kids). Written instructions with visuals are included, along with an instructional video.
This site has curated resources for digital humanities and authentic material sites …
This site has curated resources for digital humanities and authentic material sites for many languages, including French and Sign Language.
This spreadsheet provides a springboard to a wealth of resources! ______ Ce site propose des ressources sélectionnées pour les humanités numériques et des sites de matériel authentique dans de nombreuses langues, y compris le français et la langue des signes.
Cette feuille de calcul offre un tremplin vers une multitude de ressources !
Students apply think-aloud strategies to reading and to composition of artwork and …
Students apply think-aloud strategies to reading and to composition of artwork and poetry. They research symbols of peace as they prewrite, compose, and publish their poetry.
This art history video dicussion examines Charles Willson Peale's "Staircase Group" (Portrait …
This art history video dicussion examines Charles Willson Peale's "Staircase Group" (Portrait of Raphaelle Peale and Titian Ramsay Peale), 1795, oil on canvas (Philadelphia Museum of Art).
This week, we're going to Italy for a Renaissance. The Middle Ages …
This week, we're going to Italy for a Renaissance. The Middle Ages are over, and it's time to talk about the flourishing of art and humanism across Europe. Painting, sculpture, music, architecture, and plays with fart jokes were all thriving between from 1300 - 1500, and we're going to teach you about the theatrical aspects of that flourishing, as it happened in Italy.
This lesson focuses on a family depicted in a work of art. …
This lesson focuses on a family depicted in a work of art. Students practice using vocabulary related to people and families. Activities emphasize oral and written descriptions of the people portrayed in the work of art, using possessive adjectives. Students are challenged to infer what the relationships are between figures depicted and what individuals are doing, based on such clues as their pose.
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