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Project Goal

The students will create a mask, and a fictional world based on two specific stories they will read in class. They will draw, paint, and create papier-mâché masks and world (globe) based these stories and their analysis. Each story will cover theme, symbolism, and characterization.

- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

- Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise.

- Use innovative means and perceptual understanding to communicate through varied content, media, and art techniques.
 

 

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School supplies - Markers, paints, paper, crayons, clay, pencils, sharpies, modeling dough, etc. 

 

How Project Benefits Students

Timeline: 3-6 class periods
This lesson plan not only engages students in a creative project but also deepens their literary analysis skills and understanding of symbolism, theme, and characterization in literature.

The students will create a mask and a papier-mâché world. Each creation should take 2-3 days from beginning (reading) to end (final product presentation). They will use and array of art techniques and supplies to create original representation of their interpretation of characters, symbols, and themes throughout their stories.

Also, art and creativity in ELA has several benefits that include, but are not limited to:

1. Enhanced Engagement and Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation: Art activities are often enjoyable and engaging, which can increase students' intrinsic motivation to participate and learn.
Active Participation: Incorporating art can make lessons more interactive and hands-on, encouraging students who might otherwise be disengaged.

2. Improved Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Creative Problem-Solving: Art projects require students to think creatively and solve problems, which can translate to better critical thinking skills in other areas.
Analytical Skills: Analyzing and interpreting art can help students develop their analytical skills, which are crucial for understanding and interpreting literature.

 

 

Expected Outcome(s)

1. Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of the themes, symbols, and characters in the short stories "The Masque of the Red Death." and "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut.

2. Students will express their interpretation of the story through the creation of a papier-mâché mask and world

3. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through the design and execution of their art project.

Expected Numeric Measurable Outcomes:

Improvement in Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills:
Target: 20% increase in students' critical thinking and analytical skills as measured by pre- and post-project assessments.
Measurement: Use a standardized critical thinking skills test administered before and after the project.

Academic Performance:
Target: 15% increase in English Language Arts (ELA) test scores and grades.
Measurement: Use a standardized critical thinking skills test administered before and after the project.
 

 

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The students will be using texture and color to formulate their theme, symbolism, and characterization. This one-two power-punch hitting project gives them a hands-on creative approach to critical thinking and literary criticism. They experience their learning goals instead of depending on rote memorization.  

 

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