UNIT 1: Collage & Composition Lesson 1: Creativity

Warm-up On Page #2 Obj: SWBAT define what it means to be creative by reflecting on an exit slip. Warm-Up Responses (Do not write the question): 1. Think back to yesterday’s discussion, What does “creative” mean? Ex: The word creative means… 2. How was Vashti creative? What did she do to the dot? Ex: Vashti was creative because she… Homework Over Due: BRING NOTEBOOK. 2 Pencils Signed syllabus $3 0r $5 donation Warm-up Think back to the story “The Dot,” summarize the story in 1-2 sentences. 2. What is your opinion of the story? 2

The Dot (10 min CHAMPs: Individual)

The Dot Write these questions and write the response on your paper. 1. What did Vashti do that was “creative?” Vashti experimented with the dots changing the color, size and technique she used to create them. She kept changing the way she made dots. 2. List 3-5 new uses for the paper clip: What do you think makes an artist “creative?”

Class Expectations 1. Students are respectful of everyone and all belongings 2. Students are prepared and on time with all materials 3. Students follow directions the first time given 4. Students keep food and drinks away during class (water only) 5. Students keep personal electronics off and out of sight (explicit permission will be given to use electronics). Hoods off Food Away Backpacks, purses, bags, etc. on back of chair or under desk

Announcements: Homework due today Notebook 2 pencils Signed syllabus $3 or $5 donation Who needs a Syllabus?? Wednesday: school starts at 9:15am Announcements: Homework due today Notebook 2 pencils Signed syllabus $3 or $5 donation Who needs a Syllabus?? Wednesday: school starts at 9:15am Agenda: Warm-up Announcements and Reminders Tallest Tower Group Discussion Exit Slip Agenda: Warm-up Announcements and Reminders Tallest Tower Group Discussion Exit Slip Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00 Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00

Wednesday Schedule

Notebook set-up

Notebook Setup Use first 2 pages for the table of contents (Front and back). Everyone Needs a ruler Table of Contents front backfront of 3 rd page Table of Contents Page #1 Page #2

Date Assignment Pg # Table of Contents Write in yesterday’s Assignment 8/25 L1: The Dot Discussion1

Making Something New (10 min CHAMPs: group) How many uses are there for a paper clip? Take a paper clip and change it Change it again, And again, And again! 2. List 3-5 new uses for the paper clip:

The Dot Write these questions and write the response on your paper. 1. What did Vashti do that was “creative?” Vashti experimented with the dots changing the color, size and technique she used to create them. She kept changing the way she made dots. 2. List 3-5 new uses for the paper clip: What are the qualities of being a ‘good artist’ (do you have good drawing skills)?

Tallest Tower (20 min CHAMPs: group) You will work with your group to build the tallest tower you can out of ONLY the materials given. You will have 15 mins to work with your group You WILL NOT be given scissors or any additional materials Tower must stand on its own, no holding it up after times up Group with tallest, FREE- STANDING (no hands), tower a treasure chest prize.

Tallest Tower (20 min CHAMPs: group) You will work with your group to build the tallest tower you can out of ONLY the materials given. You will have 15 mins to work with your group You WILL NOT be given scissors or any additional materials Tower must stand on its own, no holding it up after times up Group with tallest, FREE- STANDING (no hands), tower a treasure chest prize. Group C— Level 2 H— Ask Group, Raise a Hand A— Follow instructions M— Stand with group P— Active participation TIPS: Be quiet! Don’t tell other groups what you are doing

Tower Gallery Walk (10 min CHAMPs: group) Walk around the room CLOCKWISE. Look at each tower Think about how each group used the materials differently Group C— Level 1 H— Ask Group, Raise a Hand A— Follow instructions M— Walk clockwise slowly P— Active participation

Defining “Creativity” Brainstorm Words

Exit Slip Fill out the following graphic organizer Creativity Definition: Characteristics: Example:Non-Example (the opposite):

Exit Slip (7 min CHAMPs: individual) 1.How did you have to be ‘creative’ in order to build your tower? 2. How did you change the original materials to make the tower? 3. In your own words define “creativity.” 800 Meters = Feet That’s a half mile high!