As we wrap up our first unit in reading, we worked today on our visual literacy. Small groups were given art done by either Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses, or Carmen Lomas Garza. We worked with discussion prompts and began to analyze the art, considering the artist's intent, choice of framing, and how we can connect to the image.
We then synthesized a variety of texts, and students worked to answer the Theme Question ("How do we achieve common ground") using a piece of art and one or two stories they read -- all while incorporating our theme vocabulary. It was quite a task but I was very impressed with how well they did!!
We then synthesized a variety of texts, and students worked to answer the Theme Question ("How do we achieve common ground") using a piece of art and one or two stories they read -- all while incorporating our theme vocabulary. It was quite a task but I was very impressed with how well they did!!