- Have students write an Artist Statement to attach to their projects. I ask my students to discuss their inspiration, the process they used to create their art, and any personal stories relating to their art.
- 30 Second Look is one of my favorite activities, especially in the elementary. If you have an interactive white board, display a work of art for 30 seconds and then have students make a list of as many things they can remember from the art.
- Display a work of art and have each student write a "hook" to make their reader more excited to learn more about that painting.
- Create a five senses chart for a work of art. Pretending you are inside the painting, what do you feel? taste? smell? see? hear?
- Create a writing that details the process followed to create a work of art. Use transition words and pictures.
- Create a KWL chart before a lesson. For example, before I teach Egyptian Art I ask them what they KNOW, WANT TO KNOW, and then what they've LEARNED after the project is finished.
- Have reflection journals where students can not only draw sketches, but make notes about what they like about their art, what they would change, etc.
- Have students write about the art of another student.
- Younger children can simply describe what they see in a work of art.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Writing in the Art Room
I have been trying very hard to include writing in my curriculum this year. I believe, as art teachers, that we should try to tie in and supplement the regular curriculum whenever possible. One little way I do that is through writing. Writing can be done as a "warm up" or as a "wind down." It can take up a whole lesson or it can fill a few minutes. Writing in art can be done in so many creative ways. Here are just some of the ways I include writing with my lessons.
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I love your ideas. Most of them make me say "I wish I had thought of that myself!"
ReplyDeleteI would like to know more about your process. A list of all of the books you recommend and materials needed. For example the African masks are beautiful But how did you create the styrofoam prints? Are the masks wearable?
Thank you in advance. I would love to be able to download some of your lessons at Teachers Pay Teachers Website.
Great ideas. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the 5 senses idea. I use the "I see, I think, I wonder" prompt with my kids in responding to art. I love peeking into their journals to learn what they wonder about a piece of art....some of their "wonderings" are priceless:)
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ReplyDeleteAs someone who often finds inspiration in the art room, I recently faced an unexpected challenge. While usually surrounded by paint and brushes, I found myself staring at a blank page, needing to write my law assignment It’s funny how the creative process can cross over between disciplines. The focus and precision I usually apply to crafting a piece of art became my guide in structuring legal arguments. The quiet, reflective environment of the art room, typically reserved for artistic expression, ended up being the perfect place to organize my thoughts and bring my assignment to life.
ReplyDeleteIt is very wise to introduce writing into the art subject to promote the aspect of creativity and analysis. It is also important to note that the concept of writing can be also integrated into classes in similar manner as it is done with writing, and that online class helpers can also help students by offering materials and advice. They can guide one in the writing aspect, correct and help make the needed comments, and see that students are benefiting from their learning process whether it may be on art or any content area.
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