November 2, 2017
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
EQ: I can write arguments to support claims in an analysis of Harlem Renaissance art.
Starter:
Look at the painting titled Dreams by Jacob Lawrence.
What is your initial reaction to the painting and why?
Vocabulary:
Word: Art Criticism
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: discussion or evaluation of visual art.
Your Definition:
Activity: Explain how much experience you have with critiquing art.
Activity:
1. Strange Fruit Discussion
Then, read the article The Strange Story of the Man Behind Strange Fruit from NPR.
Share your ideas on the significance of this song in relation to the time period.
Read through the link above.
It contains steps for completing an art critique.
We will practice writing one together based on the image from your starter.
3. Practice
With a partner, find a piece of artwork that you find interesting from the Harlem Renaissance and complete an art critique for it.
Closure:
What questions do you have about the art critique?
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