Transcript
A Whole New World:
Where Fantasy Meets REALITY
By Beth Poluszejko
Hansel and Gretel
Big Idea:
Fantasy vs Reality
Lesson Plan
Title:
A Whole New World: Where Fantasy Meets Reality
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Estimated time: 1 hour
Objective
The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differentials between a fantasy world and realistic world and how they can merge through the construction of a diorama.
Standards9.2.3.K: Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., fairytale).
9.2.3.L: Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works in the arts.
9.1.3.E: Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.
9.3.3.B: Know that works in the arts can be described by using the arts elements, principles and concepts (e.g., use of color, shape, pattern, dynamics, tempo, texture).
9.3.3.D: Explain meanings in the arts and humanities through individual works and the works of others using a fundamental vocabulary of critical response.
MaterialsShoebox
Construction Paper
Magazines
Ruler
Scissors
Glue
Coloring supplies (markers, crayons, pastels)
Sandy Skoglund
“Revenge of the Gold Fish”
Sandy Skoglund
“The Cocktail Party”
Rene Magritte
“Golconde”
Rene Magritte
“The Mysteries of the Horizon”
Kid’s Culture
Vocabulary
Fantasy
Reality
Merge
Repetition/ Recurring Images
Procedures:
Introduce Fantasy vs Reality
Guided Activity
Discussion
Construct Diorama
Reflect on Creation
A Whole New World: Fantasy vs Reality
Discussion Questions:
What is fantasy?
What is reality?
Where have you seen a fantasy world before?
Where do fantasy and reality meet?
How does fantasy play into our everyday lives?
Completing the Lesson
Final Product
Evaluation
Informal
-ask comprehension questions
Formal
Extensions/ModificationsExtension:
Incorporate into other content areas
Reading and Writing
Modification
Cut out pictures ahead of time
Split project up over the course of a few days
Create own images
Different materials
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