Unlocking the Treasures of 21st Century Learning

Unlocking the Treasures of 21st Century Learning

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Using Art to Access Informational Texts


A most enthusiastic teacher, Jennifer Meyer, led a session on how she aims to challenge students.  Her objective was met for she exposed learners to modern art and American culture through various media plus YouTube videos.  Pupils were taught to screen print following the example of Andy Warhol.  Learners had to write their own procedural manual on how to do printmaking.  After examining the artist’s prints of Marilyn Monroe, English was built by taking notes plus analyzing & evaluating movie clips.  Argumentative paragraphs critiquing Monroe were composed.  Ms. Meyer cites ten common core standards utilized in this unique unit.   She received a travel grant from Tennessee TESOL which made this excellent contribution possible.
A teacher from Charlotte, my second home, stated this was the best concurrent session he attended.  I share his enthusiasm. 
Resource:
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning) [MaryAnn F. Kohl, Kim Solga]

 

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