Lesson #4: Adding Details: The third linked lesson
Part of the unit: Discoveries in Collage |
LESSON
Materials
Variety of colored papers: fadeless construction, glossy and matte, rough and smooth; scissors; glue/brush
Resources
An Eric Carle collage illustration, such as The Very Lonely Firefly.
Invite students to add three details to the collage that will tell us more about the figure.
When students have completed their work, select 2 or 3 to discuss their collages:
- Show us the details you added
- Tell us why you added the details
Display all student work; invite the class to view the collages. To facilitate a class discussion, elicit questions students might like to pose to each other. For example:
- Why did you select these colors?
- What details did you add? Why?
Recruit a volunteer to direct a question to a classmate. Repeat so that several students have the opportunity to pose and respond to questions.
In preparation for a class display, ask youngsters to think of a title for their collages. Arrange time with the classroom teacher for students to gather information for the signage that will accompany their work. Give students a worksheet that asks them to address these items: Student name Title of artwork Materials A sentence or two about making the collage
STRANDS ADDRESSED:
Art making: Students build upon experiences to express a personal vision; gain knowledge of media Literacy: Students describe the compositional elements in their art work; problem-solve; write about their art work