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Altered Books and Found Poetry (4 - 5)

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Overview

Program Description:
In Altered Books and Found Poetry students explore a transformative process to turn a page torn from a book into poetry and visual art that exhibits with new and personal meaning. From available vocab... Read more
Available to Grade(s): 4, 5
Location: In-School, Virtual

Logistics

Program Format: In-School Workshop
Cost Per Student: $10
Number of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 60 min
Availability: Availability: All year.

Requirements

Program Can Serve: Visual Art, Theater
Program Requires Prior Meeting: yes
Meeting Method: Phone, Email
Materials Arts Provider Provides: Book pages, demonstration materials examples of altered books, some extra color pencils. Resources for teachers.
Materials School Provides:
Pencils, erasers, tape, scissors, glue and/or glue sticks; color pencils if available, markers if available. Paper towels. Students may wish to bring photographs and collage materials for the Ar... Read more
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program:
Students at individual desks (social distancing) or tables of 4-6 students so materials can be shared. Table for artists' materials and demonstrations. White board and marker for demonstration and no... Read more
Program Learning Objective: I can combine words creatively to create personal meaning.
I can use color, shape, and line to create visual movement on a page.
I can re-purpose old book pages into artwork.
Additional Notes:
This workshop is a delightful example of how student choice is student voice. This process lends itself to focusing on curriculum topics or goals; for example, a class studying refugees created poems ... Read more
Parent Engagement Opportunities: Caregivers and volunteers can hand out supplies; ask students clarifying questions about process and assist students who need help making choices or making their choices clear.

Learning Standards

Curriculum Focus: English Language Arts
Art Form: Visual Art
Get to Know Our Arts Provider:

Sanna Stanley

www.SannaStanley.com