1. Written Conversation Directions:  Write for two whole minutes to answer both questions. 1. From what culture or part of the world does this piece of art come? 2. What are the people depicted doing?  When time is up, exchange papers with your partner and respond to his or her writing for two whole minutes.  Repeat this process for the next work of art.

2. Written Conversation Wrap-up Directions:  Write for two whole minutes to answer both questions. 1. To what does “Xanadu” refer in the song lyrics? 2. How might that be related to the two images you saw?  When time is up, exchange papers with your partner and respond to his or her writing for two whole minutes.

3. Allusion n. a reference to an historical person, place, or event, or to another work of art, music, or literature NOT the same as illusion!

4. Anticipation Guide: Creativity Directions:  Number a page in the Comprehension section of your binder.  Write “agree” or “disagree” for each statement. 1. Everyone reaches an age when he or she must give up on dreams. 2. We can be inspired to do great things by other people. 3. We can be inspired to do great things by some supernatural force. 4. Everyone can make art. 5. True artists must have years of formal training.