Name December 4, 2017 Period

Week 16Warmup

#1Read this sentence: “When seen from one special angle, this artist’s images come together to create the illusion that his drawings are three dimensional.” What do the words “create the illusion that” most likely mean?

a) make it true thatb) make it look like c) make it impossible that

Which is the correct answer? Why did you choose it? Explain.

Classwork#2

Logon to the online Collections text “Pavement Chalk Art.” Read the article for the first time. Highlight the vocabulary words “perspective,” “illusion,” “depth,” and “impression.” define and write an original sentence (your own) for each word.

If you finish, logon to readtheory.org, read a passage, and take a quiz.

Exit Ticket#3

What did you learn or find interesting in class today? Write two original sentences.

Homework#4

Readtheory.org

Name December 5, 2017 Period

Week 16Warmup

#5Read the following passage. “1.Artists make choices about the works they produce and the techniques they use to create those works. 2.Perspective is the technique that artists use to give the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface, which in Beever’s case is the sidewalk. 3.One way that Beever creates this illusion is through his use of lines.”

Which sentence best shows the main idea of the passage? Explain your answer.

Classwork#6

Read and view “Pavement Chalk Art.” Why do you think Beever uses this style of public art? What is the message of his art? Answer on your paper, and also double click #4 on page 92, “Synthesize,” and answer there.

When you are done, finish one quiz on readtheory.org. Then, go to ixl.com and do Language Arts level D, Q6-Q9.

Exit Ticket#7

Are you doing the readtheory.org homework? If so, describe your progress. How are you doing? Why?If not, why?2 complete sentences

Homework#8

One quiz on readtheory.org. ixl.com Language Arts level D, Q6-Q9.

Name December 6, 2017 Period

Warmup#9

The pavement chalk artist Beever said, “My work appeals literally to the man in the

street and is not confined in galleries or limited by the gallery system.”

In other words, his art is not just for people who go to art shows.

Which of these conclusions or inferences about Beever can you make from this?

A) He thinks street art is better than gallery art.

B) He thinks people who have money have better taste.

C) He thinks art should be everywhere, not just galleries.

Which words gave you your answer?

Classwork#10

Choose one of the following options, and write half a page.

A. Write a fictional story about someone walking down the street and seeing Beeber’s chalk art for the first time. Include Who, What, Where, When, and Why.

B. Write a review of Beever’s chalk art. Is the art good, or a cheap trick? Does the art make people’s lives better, or is the artist wasting his time? Have you seen better? Worse? Explain with examples from the painting.

C. Write an informational article about how Beever uses lines, colors, or shadows to create his illusions. Give as much detail as possible, so someone would be able to imagine and understand the paintings.

Exit Ticket#11

What is the difference between a story, a review, and how-to writing?

Homework#12

readtheory.org ixl.com Language Arts level D, Q6-

Q9.

Name December 7, 2017 Period

Warmup#13

Read the following passage and identify the writing as narrative/story, informational, or argument/opinion.

They say the people could fly. Say that long ago in Africa, some of the people knew magic. And they would walk up on the air like climbin’ up on a gate. And they flew like blackbirds over the fields. Black, shiny wings flappin’ against the blue up there.A)NarrativeB)InformationalC)ArgumentExplain: The text is ____ writing, because…

Classwork#14

Write about Beever’s art (at my.hrw.com) using a different style this time.

A. Write a fictional story about someone walking down the street and seeing Beeber’s chalk art for the first time. Include Who, What, Where, When, and Why.

B. Write a review of Beever’s chalk art. Is the art good, or a cheap trick? Does the art make people’s lives better, or is the artist wasting his time? Have you seen better? Worse? Explain with examples from the painting.

C. Write an informational article about how Beever uses lines, colors, and shadows to create his illusions. What subjects are in his art? Give as much detail as possible, so someone would be able to imagine and understand the paintings.

Exit Ticket#15

What did you learn about the difference between Narrative, Informational, and Argument

writing styles?

Homework#16

readtheory.org ixl.com Language Arts level D, Q6-

Q9.Kahoot on Pavement Chalk Art tomorrow.