Subject: Art
Grade Level: Middle School
Submitted by Kim Prati
Pre-Reading & Learning Activity with Electronic Text
Teacher note: Before starting this unit, students will work in pairs to complete the Extended Anticipation Guide below. The guide is designed to activate prior knowledge of concepts and introduce vocabulary.
After completing Part 1, students must figure out how to navigate through four sections of the site to find the answers to the questions.
EXTENDED ANTICIPATION GUIDE: VAN GOGH UNIT
Part 1
Read each statement below and discuss it with your partner. If you agree with the statement, put a check in the Agree column. If you disagree, check the Disagree column.
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1. The Impressionists were known for creating paintings so realistic that the paintings looked like photographs. |
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2. Sharing ideas with other artists and looking at their paintings helps artists get inspired in their own work. |
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3. Holland is a city in France |
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4. Writing a letter is a good way to share your thoughts and feelings. |
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5. Artists often create drawings to plan a painting. |
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6. It's reasonable for an artist to create 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings in 10 years. |
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7. Artists rarely create artwork that deals with the hardships of the poor - documenting social issues is a concern for government, not artists. |
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8. Cross-hatching is a drawing technique in which the artist uses hay from a chicken coop as a tool. |
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9. A quill is a small bird that eats worms and snails. |
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10. A nice present for your girlfriend is a clean chunk of skin cut from your lower ear. |
Part 2
To find information that will help you determine if your answers are correct, you and your partner will make a virtual visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York.
You will need to go to the following page to start:
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/van_gogh/intro.html
Once there, read the two introductory pages of "How Van Gogh Made His Mark". Then, enter the main site.You and your partner will need to use the navigation buttons to explore the following sections of the site to search for your answers:
Have fun while exploring the site - be sure to check out any "compare" buttons for special effects! If you need further help navigating the site, consult your teacher.
As you review the site, if the information you read supports your choices in Part 1, put a check in the Support column. If it does not, check the No Support column and write notes or an explanation in the space provided.
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Notes/Explanation in Your Own Words |
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