Overview
| Program Description: | Art and Writing is an upper elementary art and literacy program that connects the visual and language arts. In this program, students learn how to "read" a work of art through close looking and thoug... Read more
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| Available to Grade(s): | 3, 4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: | In-School Workshop & Offsite Tour |
| Program Format Details: | Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Number of Visits: | 1 |
| Length of Visit: | 90 minutes |
| Availability: | Art and Writing is available all year. Tour dates TBD |
| Program Location Details: | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 |
| Transportation Details: | Available on a first come first serve basis |
Requirements
| Length Info: | 1 hour and 15 minute tour (plus travel) in addition to three 45-90 minute in-school lessons taught by classroom and art teachers. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: | no |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: | English Language Arts |
| Common Core Standard: | Writing: Range of Writing |
| Art Form: | Visual Art |
| Core Art Standard: | Responding Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work |
| Program Learning Targets: | Students will exercise oral presentation and writing skills.Students will think critically about works of art and artists' use of the elements of art and principles of design.S... Read more
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: | Grade 5 Module 2: Word Play |