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Re: el. grade art award

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gregjuli
Tue, 18 May 1999 21:50:16 -0500

Art is part of a total education and yes, writing should be a part of
the class. In fact it has HELPED some of my students who's art skills
were not as strong as others become more interested in art. That's
because they could communicate how they felt , more through words than
visual means. So if you are thinking you will lose some who have not
mastered the skill of writing , it can also go vice versa. One of our
school goals is writing across the curriculum, which I support.
Writing is not the main part of my class, but students get the
opportunity to do so through journaling , artist reports and note
taking.
We need to try to meet student's need through as many modalities as
possible. Students should realize the connection of art to many subject
areas.
MaryB

Ellyn Wenk wrote:

> Shouldn't art be one place that they don't have to write? Art is
> a nonverbal means of communication. I know writing is important
> but you will lose the few who have not mastered this skill and
> instead may be able to communicate without words, and also in the
> process reduce art to being just another extension for the four
> CORE subjects.
>
>
> > I decided
> > to ask those students who are interested to complete the same
> > evaluation
> > form I plan to fill-out.... to choose the student who will
> > receive the
> > award... Do you think letting them choose to complete a form is
> > a good idea?
> >
> > Below is the info. that will be on their self evaluation
> > form... what do you
> > think I should add or delete???
> >
> > During this school year how did you do in the following areas:
> > (Write a few sentences and give yourself a grade at the end of
> > each of the
> > catagories)
> >
> > Project/following directions:
> > 1) use of elements of design (line, shape color, value,
> > space, form,
> > texture) & use of principals of design (rhythm, balance,
> > proportion,
> > emphasis, variety,
> > harmony, unity).
> > 2) use of creativity and originality (exploring choices,
> > generating &
> > combining ideas, connections to previous learning or
> > knowledge, use of
> > problem solving skills.
> > 3) use of skills/techniques (neatly):
> > (areas include: drawing, lettering, sculpting, print-making,
> > collage,
> > papier- mache, painting, textiles, etc.)
> > Behavior/Effort
> > 1) wisely using time /staying on task:
> > 2) respect towards supplies and art room:
> > 3) respect of own and others artwork:
> > 4) participation during classroom discussions:
> > 5) respect of learning environment (sound level, content of
> > discussion,
> > encouraging atmosphere, cooperative):
> >
> > Answer to the following questions too:
> > Why do you think you should receive the award?
> > What are some other art activities outside the classroom are
> > you involved in
> > or have been involved in?
> > How do you plan to use your art skills or talents in the
> > future?
> >
> > The above formate is what I use as an evaluation tool to grade
> > each of their
> > projects too... what do you think?
> >
> > Thanks again! Janine
>
>