Week of 10/10/2021 - 4th and 5th grade explorations in line

 This week was my 2nd rotation with 4th and 5th graders.

4th grade students created self portraits inspired by artist Anwar Floyd Pruitt. They first

responded to the artist’s work using a Think Pair Share followed by a class discussion. We practiced drawing a variety of lines and created a self portrait looking at a mirror using a continuous contour line. Students then used their drawing as a guide to twist and bend pipe cleaners to create different lines to complete their artwork. They added a written component where they compared and contrasted their work with the artist’s.

I also received a response to student works from Anwar Floyd Pruitt on Instagram!

5th graders created a mug inspired by ceramics artist Lalese Stamps of Lolly Lolly ceramics. They first responded to the artist’s work using a Think Pair Share followed by a class discussion. We practiced drawing a variety of lines which students used on a white paper cup with markers. They then picked one line and used a paper strip to fold and bend to create a handle for their cup. They also wrote a reflection about the lines they used and what was challenging to them in this lesson.