Lesson Plans - English

TITLE: Interpreting a Work of Art Through Creative Writing

ENGLISH: Short Story

TEKS:

8.8 C, G, H
8.11 A, F, G, K
8.12 F,G
8.13 I
8.14C
8.17 D

The above are continuations of TEKS objectives encountered in the 6th and 7th grades.

OBJECTIVE:

Students will create a story based upon their interpretation of a work of art. The story will display  students‚ knowledge of writing conventions, elements of a short story, literary conflict and use of descriptive text.

MATERIALS:

  • See images below

Train at Night in the Desert
Georgia O'Keeffe
Train at Night in the Desert

Jean Baptiste Huet
Le Petit Enfant Maitire de Chien

Fleeing a Dust Storm
Arthur Rothstein
Fleeing a Dust Storm

Black Clouds
Arthur Rothstein
Black Clouds Rising Over the Texas Panhandle

IMPLEMENTATION:

After choosing an image or an art object, students will write a narrative or play based on their interpretation of the image.                                        

RELATED ACTIVITIES:

  1. Students may make presentations before the class as a storyteller might.
  2. A group may present their interpretation in play form.
  3. Students may compare and contrast their stories with each other.
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