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For Grades 2 –5 Learning outcomes: Students will: Think about “Who they are” and “What makes them like that?” Express ideas in a non-direct style. Describe characteristics through words and images. Teacher planning: Time required: 45 – 60 minutes (can be continued for a homework assignment) Materials/resources: Paper (for draft copies and High Quality cotton rag paper for final copies), Fine point drawing pens, Colored pencils, Tea and a sink (only if the students would like to create an old-looking letter. Technology Needed: none Preparation: Directions for tea staining paper: Have each student fold all 4 sides of their paper 1 inch from the edge, creating a crease. Then, tear the excess paper away making a torn, old look. To create an even tear, use the edge of a desk or ruler to along the crease. Next, fill a shallow tub with warm water and tea bags. You can stain several papers at once. To create a darker stain, leave the paper submerged for a longer time.
People are remembered through art, writings and historical occurrences. How would you like to be remembered 100 years from now? Activity: Write a letter to a close friend or family member that hints at the kind of person you are. You can allude to personal interests, favorite foods, movies, subject in school, your demeanor (attitude) towards life, etc. you can also include drawings in the letter describing your surroundings, a favorite memory and even yourself. Have the students create a first draft. Instead of the teacher making corrections, let the students first trade papers and make correction on their peer’s work. From those corrections, a second draft can be created and the teacher can edit for the final draft. Next the students, on good paper, can create the descriptive letter, outlining who they are and important moments in their lives, with drawings or designs, whatever each student feels will emphasize the point of the letter. Assessment: Students may be evaluated on understanding, implementation and participation of the activity. Writing quality, penmanship and imagination can also be evaluated. New York Curriculum Alignment: Elementary The Visual Arts - Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 Social Studies – Standards 1, 3 ELA – Standards 1, 3, 4 |
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