This is part four of How to Use Narrative Art to Teach Elements of a story. Part one discussed setting, and part two discussed conflict, part three discussed point of view, and this part discusses plot.
Analyzing narrative art teaches … Read More
Amazing illustrations start with a simple idea. Working out your thoughts visually in a sketchbook can help you develop them into complex, detailed art. Get a behind the scenes look at how I make my art.
There are many strategies … Read More
This is part three of How to Use Narrative Art to Teach Elements of a story. Part one discussed setting, and part two discussed conflict.
Analyzing narrative art teaches students how to observe and think critically about the world around … Read More
Art is powerful- it can be interpreted, discussed and debated. This brings us opportunities to use it to not only teach children how to make inferences, but to think critically and reflect on their own thought process. The key is … Read More
For many students, sequencing a story can be difficult. Often, it makes sense in their mind, but when they try to organize their thoughts on paper, it becomes a hot mess. They are bursting with ideas, characters and dynamic scenes, … Read More
Listening to AC/DC’s Highway to Hell, I saw this girl walk over and sit next to me on the bleachers. She seemed just as annoyed as I was. Not being dressed for gym, we were banished to “to think about … Read More
Doodle Heroes Save the Day- Lesson on Drawing, Writing and Thinking Divergently Why Creative Writing Inspired by Student Art Works So Well…
Kids love to doodle, in math class, social studies, wherever. Some of their drawings are fantastic- and … Read More
Art is about many things, but for my 7th grade art students, it’s about freedom and control. Many of today’s kids are over scheduled (I know, shocker). I can ask my students on Monday what they will be … Read More
Art is about many things, but for my 7th grade art students, it’s about freedom and control. Many of today’s kids are over scheduled (I know, shocker). I can ask my students on Monday what they will be … Read More
Here goes. Watch the short video, pay attention to the smallest detail, think about what the words, images and music are telling you, and in the ‘comments’ section below, write your story. It’s that simple.
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