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Allow the theme to swallow you up ! Don’t worry. You will Allow the theme to swallow you up ! Don’t worry. You will livelive

to tell about it. If you freefall, I will be there to to tell about it. If you freefall, I will be there to act as youract as your

parachute. Think about good questions to kick-start the parachute. Think about good questions to kick-start the work.work.

Develop a research plan. C’mon, now. Been there, done Develop a research plan. C’mon, now. Been there, done that, right ?that, right ?

Collect data, figure out what is useful, and shape it into Collect data, figure out what is useful, and shape it into your own thoughts and feelings. Remember, art is pretty your own thoughts and feelings. Remember, art is pretty personal stuff.personal stuff.

Prepare your written report and practice your presentation.Prepare your written report and practice your presentation. Last but not least, relax ! In the end, you will have done Last but not least, relax ! In the end, you will have done

a solid job.a solid job.

Allow the theme to swallow you up ! Don’t worry. You will Allow the theme to swallow you up ! Don’t worry. You will livelive

to tell about it. If you freefall, I will be there to to tell about it. If you freefall, I will be there to act as youract as your

parachute. Think about good questions to kick-start the parachute. Think about good questions to kick-start the work.work.

Develop a research plan. C’mon, now. Been there, done Develop a research plan. C’mon, now. Been there, done that, right ?that, right ?

Collect data, figure out what is useful, and shape it into Collect data, figure out what is useful, and shape it into your own thoughts and feelings. Remember, art is pretty your own thoughts and feelings. Remember, art is pretty personal stuff.personal stuff.

Prepare your written report and practice your presentation.Prepare your written report and practice your presentation. Last but not least, relax ! In the end, you will have done Last but not least, relax ! In the end, you will have done

a solid job.a solid job.

~ Theme or Topic ~~ Theme or Topic ~~ Theme or Topic ~~ Theme or Topic ~

““In Search of ‘That’ Painting….”In Search of ‘That’ Painting….”““In Search of ‘That’ Painting….”In Search of ‘That’ Painting….”

What kind of art do you consumeWhat kind of art do you consume ? ?~ or ~~ or ~

What do you find tasty about artworkWhat do you find tasty about artwork ? ?~ or ~~ or ~

What appeals to you about a work of artWhat appeals to you about a work of art ? ?

What kind of art do you consumeWhat kind of art do you consume ? ?~ or ~~ or ~

What do you find tasty about artworkWhat do you find tasty about artwork ? ?~ or ~~ or ~

What appeals to you about a work of artWhat appeals to you about a work of art ? ?

~ Elaboration ~

~ Elaboration ~

Art can be tasty, just like a slice of pizza or a scoop of ice cream. Just as food appeals to our sense of taste, art can also feed our visual sensibilities.

~ Situation ~~ Situation ~

Ms. Suzanne, our gracious host at The Clark Ms. Suzanne, our gracious host at The Clark Library has asked our class for help. She needs Library has asked our class for help. She needs our help. Remember the foyer in the main entrance our help. Remember the foyer in the main entrance ? Well, Ms. Suzanne would like to hang a painting ? Well, Ms. Suzanne would like to hang a painting on the wall as a centerpiece. She feels it would on the wall as a centerpiece. She feels it would dramatically present the library to its visitors. Your dramatically present the library to its visitors. Your artistic sensibilities and aesthetic sensitivities artistic sensibilities and aesthetic sensitivities appeal to her. She senses you have an eye for appeal to her. She senses you have an eye for picking out quality art. Ms. Suzanne wants you to picking out quality art. Ms. Suzanne wants you to search for this centerpiece. The only requirements search for this centerpiece. The only requirements are that it be tasteful and that it has broad appeal.are that it be tasteful and that it has broad appeal.

Ms. Suzanne, our gracious host at The Clark Ms. Suzanne, our gracious host at The Clark Library has asked our class for help. She needs Library has asked our class for help. She needs our help. Remember the foyer in the main entrance our help. Remember the foyer in the main entrance ? Well, Ms. Suzanne would like to hang a painting ? Well, Ms. Suzanne would like to hang a painting on the wall as a centerpiece. She feels it would on the wall as a centerpiece. She feels it would dramatically present the library to its visitors. Your dramatically present the library to its visitors. Your artistic sensibilities and aesthetic sensitivities artistic sensibilities and aesthetic sensitivities appeal to her. She senses you have an eye for appeal to her. She senses you have an eye for picking out quality art. Ms. Suzanne wants you to picking out quality art. Ms. Suzanne wants you to search for this centerpiece. The only requirements search for this centerpiece. The only requirements are that it be tasteful and that it has broad appeal.are that it be tasteful and that it has broad appeal.

~ Elaboration (Cont’d) ~

You will search the Internet for a painting that appeals You will search the Internet for a painting that appeals to you. Describe it - its subject, the objects in it, the to you. Describe it - its subject, the objects in it, the

colors used, the textures created. Print it. Learn some colors used, the textures created. Print it. Learn some things about the artist, his background, his motivations, things about the artist, his background, his motivations,

his ideas. Reflect on your search and write a report his ideas. Reflect on your search and write a report using AppleWorks or Word. Print it. Draw or paint a using AppleWorks or Word. Print it. Draw or paint a

work of art of your own, either by hand or digitally, that work of art of your own, either by hand or digitally, that you can use as an example to assist you in your search you can use as an example to assist you in your search

for that “ultimate” painting. Create a cover page as a for that “ultimate” painting. Create a cover page as a PowerPoint slide. Print it. Package your work together PowerPoint slide. Print it. Package your work together

into a tidy bundle. You will have the opportunity to share into a tidy bundle. You will have the opportunity to share your findings by presenting them before the entire class. your findings by presenting them before the entire class.

Good luck and most of all, have fun researching ! Good luck and most of all, have fun researching !

You will search the Internet for a painting that appeals You will search the Internet for a painting that appeals to you. Describe it - its subject, the objects in it, the to you. Describe it - its subject, the objects in it, the

colors used, the textures created. Print it. Learn some colors used, the textures created. Print it. Learn some things about the artist, his background, his motivations, things about the artist, his background, his motivations,

his ideas. Reflect on your search and write a report his ideas. Reflect on your search and write a report using AppleWorks or Word. Print it. Draw or paint a using AppleWorks or Word. Print it. Draw or paint a

work of art of your own, either by hand or digitally, that work of art of your own, either by hand or digitally, that you can use as an example to assist you in your search you can use as an example to assist you in your search

for that “ultimate” painting. Create a cover page as a for that “ultimate” painting. Create a cover page as a PowerPoint slide. Print it. Package your work together PowerPoint slide. Print it. Package your work together

into a tidy bundle. You will have the opportunity to share into a tidy bundle. You will have the opportunity to share your findings by presenting them before the entire class. your findings by presenting them before the entire class.

Good luck and most of all, have fun researching ! Good luck and most of all, have fun researching !

Should I “Tech” Should I “Tech” It ?It ?

Should I “Tech” Should I “Tech” It ?It ?

Yes, “tech” your research. This is Yes, “tech” your research. This is another Web-based project. However, another Web-based project. However, we will explore art appreciation this we will explore art appreciation this

time rather social studies.time rather social studies.

Yes, “tech” your research. This is Yes, “tech” your research. This is another Web-based project. However, another Web-based project. However, we will explore art appreciation this we will explore art appreciation this

time rather social studies.time rather social studies.

Design a search planDesign a search planDesign a search planDesign a search plan

Pose real Pose real questions.questions.

Find resources.Find resources. Interpret Interpret information. information.

Report findings.Report findings.

Pose real Pose real questions.questions.

Find resources.Find resources. Interpret Interpret information. information.

Report findings.Report findings.

Pose Real QuestionsPose Real Questions

What do I want to know about this What do I want to know about this topic ?topic ?

What do I know about my question ?What do I know about my question ? How do I know it ?How do I know it ? What do I need to know ?What do I need to know ? What could an answer be ?What could an answer be ?

What do I want to know about this What do I want to know about this topic ?topic ?

What do I know about my question ?What do I know about my question ? How do I know it ?How do I know it ? What do I need to know ?What do I need to know ? What could an answer be ?What could an answer be ?

Find ResourcesFind ResourcesFind ResourcesFind Resources

◊ What kinds of resources might What kinds of resources might help ?help ?

◊ Where do I find them ?Where do I find them ?◊ How do I know the information is How do I know the information is valid ?valid ?

◊ Who is responsible for the Who is responsible for the information ?information ?

◊ What other information is there ?What other information is there ?

◊ What kinds of resources might What kinds of resources might help ?help ?

◊ Where do I find them ?Where do I find them ?◊ How do I know the information is How do I know the information is valid ?valid ?

◊ Who is responsible for the Who is responsible for the information ?information ?

◊ What other information is there ?What other information is there ?

Interpret InformationInterpret InformationInterpret InformationInterpret Information

• How is this relevant to my question ?How is this relevant to my question ?• What parts support my answer ?What parts support my answer ?• How does it relate to what else I know How does it relate to what else I know ??

• What parts do not support my answer ?What parts do not support my answer ?• Does it raise new questions ?Does it raise new questions ?

• How is this relevant to my question ?How is this relevant to my question ?• What parts support my answer ?What parts support my answer ?• How does it relate to what else I know How does it relate to what else I know ??

• What parts do not support my answer ?What parts do not support my answer ?• Does it raise new questions ?Does it raise new questions ?

Report FindingsReport FindingsReport FindingsReport Findings» What is my main point ?What is my main point ?» Who is my audience ?Who is my audience ?» What else is important ?What else is important ?» How does it connect ?How does it connect ?» How do I use media to How do I use media to

express my message ?express my message ?

» What is my main point ?What is my main point ?» Who is my audience ?Who is my audience ?» What else is important ?What else is important ?» How does it connect ?How does it connect ?» How do I use media to How do I use media to

express my message ?express my message ?

Check Out These LinksCheck Out These Links

National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.) Minneapolis Institute of Arts The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City) The Getty Museum Art Museum Image Consortium Artcyclopedia ArtLex Art Dictionary Mexican Art & Artists Guatemalan Art Guatemalan Artists More

National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.) Minneapolis Institute of Arts The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City) The Getty Museum Art Museum Image Consortium Artcyclopedia ArtLex Art Dictionary Mexican Art & Artists Guatemalan Art Guatemalan Artists More

More LinksMore Links

African American Art & Artists More African American Art & Artists Native American Art & Artists National Gallery of Art for Kids National Gallery of Art ~ Art Zone (Interactive) Minneapolis Institute of Arts for Kids Minneapolis Institute of Arts ~ Artist's Toolkit

African American Art & Artists More African American Art & Artists Native American Art & Artists National Gallery of Art for Kids National Gallery of Art ~ Art Zone (Interactive) Minneapolis Institute of Arts for Kids Minneapolis Institute of Arts ~ Artist's Toolkit

As you already know, this is the log in page to start a NoteCard at the NoteStar website.

Please continue to use your individual account to record and save any information that you can use for your project.

The next slide will show a sample NoteCard.

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As you begin to search for data, continue to record your findings on these NoteCards.

File them under your account at the NoteStar website.

Retrieve them whenever you need to access the information.

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As you begin to search for data, continue to record your findings on these NoteCards.

File them under your account at the NoteStar website.

Retrieve them whenever you need to access the information.

The Art of BecomingThe Art of Becoming

Here is a helpful tip if you are having difficulty with Here is a helpful tip if you are having difficulty with your written reflection.....your written reflection.....

Become the artistBecome the artist~ or ~~ or ~

become the canvas on which he paints.become the canvas on which he paints.

If you use a first-person point of view, it might If you use a first-person point of view, it might better assist you when personalizing your thoughts.better assist you when personalizing your thoughts.

See the questions on the following slides.See the questions on the following slides.

Here is a helpful tip if you are having difficulty with Here is a helpful tip if you are having difficulty with your written reflection.....your written reflection.....

Become the artistBecome the artist~ or ~~ or ~

become the canvas on which he paints.become the canvas on which he paints.

If you use a first-person point of view, it might If you use a first-person point of view, it might better assist you when personalizing your thoughts.better assist you when personalizing your thoughts.

See the questions on the following slides.See the questions on the following slides.

The Art of BecomingThe Art of BecomingThe Art of BecomingThe Art of Becoming

• What major colors do you see ? Are they warm or cold ? What major colors do you see ? Are they warm or cold ? Bright or dull ?Bright or dull ?

• What color harmony do you see ? Are they opposites or What color harmony do you see ? Are they opposites or complementary or both ?complementary or both ?

• What objects do you see ? What stands out most ? Why ?What objects do you see ? What stands out most ? Why ?• What is happening or going on in this painting ?What is happening or going on in this painting ?• What were you thinking as you painted ?What were you thinking as you painted ?• Mood refers to state of mind or emotion. How might your Mood refers to state of mind or emotion. How might your

mood affect the outcome of the painting ?mood affect the outcome of the painting ?• Do you believe emotions can be described just as effectively Do you believe emotions can be described just as effectively

in a painting as they can with words ?in a painting as they can with words ?• Does this art reflect real life ? How so ?Does this art reflect real life ? How so ?

• What major colors do you see ? Are they warm or cold ? What major colors do you see ? Are they warm or cold ? Bright or dull ?Bright or dull ?

• What color harmony do you see ? Are they opposites or What color harmony do you see ? Are they opposites or complementary or both ?complementary or both ?

• What objects do you see ? What stands out most ? Why ?What objects do you see ? What stands out most ? Why ?• What is happening or going on in this painting ?What is happening or going on in this painting ?• What were you thinking as you painted ?What were you thinking as you painted ?• Mood refers to state of mind or emotion. How might your Mood refers to state of mind or emotion. How might your

mood affect the outcome of the painting ?mood affect the outcome of the painting ?• Do you believe emotions can be described just as effectively Do you believe emotions can be described just as effectively

in a painting as they can with words ?in a painting as they can with words ?• Does this art reflect real life ? How so ?Does this art reflect real life ? How so ?

The Art of BecomingThe Art of BecomingThe Art of BecomingThe Art of Becoming

• What do you see in the painter ? Did something important happen What do you see in the painter ? Did something important happen in his life to influence the way he paints ?in his life to influence the way he paints ?

• What is he thinking ? How does he feel ? How is he acting ?What is he thinking ? How does he feel ? How is he acting ?• What are you thinking as you see the painting ? How do you What are you thinking as you see the painting ? How do you

feel ? What are your emotions ? Why do feel these emotions ? feel ? What are your emotions ? Why do feel these emotions ? Does it make you want to do anything ?Does it make you want to do anything ?

• Can you pinpoint what it is about the painting that makes you feel Can you pinpoint what it is about the painting that makes you feel this way ?this way ?

• How might your reaction to the painting affect the artist ?How might your reaction to the painting affect the artist ?• Does this painting or some part of it remind you of something in Does this painting or some part of it remind you of something in

your life ?your life ?• Have you discovered anything about yourself or others as you Have you discovered anything about yourself or others as you

viewed this art ?viewed this art ?• Does the artist's title make sense ? What would be your title ?Does the artist's title make sense ? What would be your title ?• How is this art the same as some other examples ? Different ?How is this art the same as some other examples ? Different ?• How might you have created the artwork differently ?How might you have created the artwork differently ?

• What do you see in the painter ? Did something important happen What do you see in the painter ? Did something important happen in his life to influence the way he paints ?in his life to influence the way he paints ?

• What is he thinking ? How does he feel ? How is he acting ?What is he thinking ? How does he feel ? How is he acting ?• What are you thinking as you see the painting ? How do you What are you thinking as you see the painting ? How do you

feel ? What are your emotions ? Why do feel these emotions ? feel ? What are your emotions ? Why do feel these emotions ? Does it make you want to do anything ?Does it make you want to do anything ?

• Can you pinpoint what it is about the painting that makes you feel Can you pinpoint what it is about the painting that makes you feel this way ?this way ?

• How might your reaction to the painting affect the artist ?How might your reaction to the painting affect the artist ?• Does this painting or some part of it remind you of something in Does this painting or some part of it remind you of something in

your life ?your life ?• Have you discovered anything about yourself or others as you Have you discovered anything about yourself or others as you

viewed this art ?viewed this art ?• Does the artist's title make sense ? What would be your title ?Does the artist's title make sense ? What would be your title ?• How is this art the same as some other examples ? Different ?How is this art the same as some other examples ? Different ?• How might you have created the artwork differently ?How might you have created the artwork differently ?

RubricRubric

A rubric is important because it provides you, the student, with a set of expectations for your work.

A rubric allows you to judge your work from beginning to end.

A rubric enables the teacher to measure the quantity and quality of your work.

Please keep your copy of the rubric in an accessible place so you can refer to it from time to time.

A rubric is important because it provides you, the student, with a set of expectations for your work.

A rubric allows you to judge your work from beginning to end.

A rubric enables the teacher to measure the quantity and quality of your work.

Please keep your copy of the rubric in an accessible place so you can refer to it from time to time.

RubricRubric

Your writing should be clear and focused, hold the audience’s attention, and contain details supporting the main idea.

Give the audience important information that goes beyond the obvious.

Write from knowledge and relate it to your experiences. Share fresh and original ideas.

Ideas and Content

RubricRubric

» Organization enhances the main idea, makes it compelling, and allows your audience to follow along easily.

» Introduction is inviting and conclusion is satisfying.

» Ideas are connected.» Pacing varies, slow enough to explain and quick enough to move on.

» The information flows to where the audience does not think about, just like breathing.

» Organization enhances the main idea, makes it compelling, and allows your audience to follow along easily.

» Introduction is inviting and conclusion is satisfying.

» Ideas are connected.» Pacing varies, slow enough to explain and quick enough to move on.

» The information flows to where the audience does not think about, just like breathing.

Organization

RubricRubric

Be aware of the audience. Your purpose is to communicate your ideas to them.

Present to the audience in a way that is personal, engaging and compelling.

Take risks by revealing yourself and what you believe in.

Expository writing requires commitment by you to get the audience to care about what you write as much as you do.

Be aware of the audience. Your purpose is to communicate your ideas to them.

Present to the audience in a way that is personal, engaging and compelling.

Take risks by revealing yourself and what you believe in.

Expository writing requires commitment by you to get the audience to care about what you write as much as you do.

Voice

Voice

RubricRubric

Choose your words carefully to enhance meaning and clarify understanding.

Use words in a precise, interesting, and natural way to help deliver the message.

Use words in a way to make it easy for the audience to appreciate and understanding what you are writing.

Refreshing nouns and adjectives add depth while lively verbs add energy.

Choose your words carefully to enhance meaning and clarify understanding.

Use words in a precise, interesting, and natural way to help deliver the message.

Use words in a way to make it easy for the audience to appreciate and understanding what you are writing.

Refreshing nouns and adjectives add depth while lively verbs add energy.

Word ChoiceWord Choice

RubricRubric

» Writing should flow like water running lazily in a stream.

» Sentences should be built solidly like building foundations.

» Vary sentence length ~ short ones go right to the point; longer ones help to explain.

» Fragments add style. Dialogue sounds natural.» Connect thoughts from one sentence to the

next.» Add rhythm to your writing, just like the latest,

tight hip-hop tune.

» Writing should flow like water running lazily in a stream.

» Sentences should be built solidly like building foundations.

» Vary sentence length ~ short ones go right to the point; longer ones help to explain.

» Fragments add style. Dialogue sounds natural.» Connect thoughts from one sentence to the

next.» Add rhythm to your writing, just like the latest,

tight hip-hop tune.

Sentence FluencySentence Fluency

RubricRubric

Model a good grasp of standard writing conventions.

Spelling is generally correct. Punctuation is accurate. Capitalization skills are evident. Grammar and usage are correct. Paragraphing is sound and supports

the organizational structure.

Conventions

Rubric

Form and presentation of text makes it easy for the audience to understand and connect with the message.

Handwriting is consistent and neat. Use the right amount of “white” space for

margins and spacing. Use appropriate fonts and font sizes. Use titles, side heads, page numbering, bullets

to help the audience develop a hierarchy of information.

Whenever appropriate to the purpose and the audience, integrate illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, tables, clip art, photographs, and images with text.

Presentation

Rubric

Now You Know

You should now have a better idea of why it is important to have a rubric. It helps to guide

you as you work to achieve the learning goals.

By referring to the rubric during different phases of the writing process, you will become better able to see if you are meeting the objective.

The EndThe EndThe EndThe End

I hope you enjoyed the show.I hope you enjoyed the show.Good luck and have fun !Good luck and have fun !

Mr. W.Mr. W.

I hope you enjoyed the show.I hope you enjoyed the show.Good luck and have fun !Good luck and have fun !

Mr. W.Mr. W.

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