Ansel Adams, Haiku and Self-Reflection N.Rittling, AIM Academy 2017

Objectives for Lesson: TSW will be able to use visual art as a catalyst to find the skills to self- reflect TSW use visual art elements and descriptive language to write a Haiku. TSW use the same process to begin self-reflection on their own character and behaviors.

Ansel Adams: Photographer Environmentalist http://anseladams.com/ansel-adams-bio/ Photographer Environmentalist Supporter of the National Park Systems (especially Yosemite and was active in the Sierra Club). Pushed for museums to have photographs on display and a Department of Photography. Worked with the Department of the Interior to share the beauty and landscapes in conservation of the wilderness.

Group Sharing of Ansel Adams Haiku Choose a recorder List key elements and thoughts from discussion of the photo Follow the haiku rules to write a Haiku Be prepared to share - one person may read or you may choral read as a group

Self- Reflection meditation or serious thought about one's character, actions, and motives.

In Your Journal begin reflecting using the following questions… 1. How were you able to find detail and meaning in the photograph? 2. Did you notice something in the photo by looking deeper? 3. Think about the past few days has your attitude, energy and relationships been what you wanted them to be? 4. Dig deep, how could your behavior improve your attitude, energy and relationships?

In your journal, write a Haiku about how you will improve your character and/or dig deeper within yourself to be a better person. Use the reflective questions to help you develop reflective ideas. Follow the Haiku rules. We will “challenge by choice” when the writing session is over.

CONNECTIONS How do you see these lesson working for what you teach? What curricular connections can you make?