Altered Books and Found Poetry (6 - 8)
Overview
| Program Description: |
In Altered Books and Found Poetry students transform page torn from a book into visual art that exhibits new and personal meaning. Students select words from the available vocabulary and make connecti... Read more
In Altered Books and Found Poetry students transform page torn from a book into visual art that exhibits new and personal meaning. Students select words from the available vocabulary and make connections between words and concepts, literal and figurative, that are unique to them. To clarify their meaning to the audience, students use visual art elements such as color and line to guide the reader's eye through their word combinations and designs.
Artistic and Language Arts conventions addressed will be modified for grade levels so that all students are successful. The text and design information will vary to accommodate reading levels. For upper grades, more emphasis will be placed on complexity of word choice and language arts conventions such as metaphor, simile, etc. As grade levels step up, a broader spectrum of design elements will be introduced.
Process: Following a brief history of printed materials from parchment to the printing press, the artist facilitates student discussions of Altered Book examples to preview elements students will be using in class. Students work primarily on their own, but can share and exchange ideas. The artist and classroom teacher circulate during the lesson to assist students and extend the creative content and process.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 minutes |
| Availability: |
Availability: All year. |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
60-90 minutes |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| 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 Art ro... Read more
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 Art room second visit. (I.e. magazines, pieces of fabric, family photos).
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| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Students at individual desks or tables of 4-6 students so materials can be shared. Table for artists' materials and demonstrations. White board and marker for demonstration and notes. A place for artw... Read more
Students at individual desks or tables of 4-6 students so materials can be shared. Table for artists' materials and demonstrations. White board and marker for demonstration and notes. A place for artwork between visits.
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Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Common Core Standard: |
Writing: Range of Writing |
| Art Form: |
Visual Art |
| Core Art Standard: |
Creating Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students create and express personal meaning by selecting and combining words from a book page.
Students use art elements such as color, shape, and line to enhance their meaning and guide the reade... Read more
Students create and express personal meaning by selecting and combining words from a book page.
Students use art elements such as color, shape, and line to enhance their meaning and guide the reader's eye for clarity of communication.
Students will understand that artists (and scientists) transform materials into new content and original meaning.
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