1. UNIT 1: Collage & Composition Lesson 1: Creativity

2. Warm-up 8-25-14 On an index card Obj: SWBAT define what it means to be creative by reflecting on an exit slip. Write the following on the LINED side of the index card: Homework Due: BRING NOTEBOOK. 2 Pencils Signed syllabus $3 0r $5 donation Life Story Drawing 1. Name: 2. Grade: 3. Birthday: 4. Favorite Subject in School: 7. Hobbies: 8. Favorite TV Show(s): 9. Favorite Movie(s): 10. Favorite band(s)/singer(s): 5. I wear glasses/I need to sit in the front 6. Other info Mrs. Q needs to know about you: SKIP A LINE

3. Class Expectations 1. Students are respectful of everyone and all belongings 2. Students are prepared and on time with all materials 3. Students follow directions the first time given 4. Students keep food and drinks away during class (water only) 5. Students keep personal electronics off and out of sight (explicit permission will be given to use electronics). Hoods off Food Away Backpacks, purses, bags, etc. on back of chair or under desk

4. Announcements: Homework due today Notebook 2 pencils Signed syllabus $3 or $5 donation Who needs a Syllabus?? Supply donation flyer Wednesday: school starts at 9:15am Turn in your Life Story Drawing Announcements: Homework due today Notebook 2 pencils Signed syllabus $3 or $5 donation Who needs a Syllabus?? Supply donation flyer Wednesday: school starts at 9:15am Turn in your Life Story Drawing Agenda: Warm-up Announcements and Reminders Notebook Set-up Read “The Dot” Group Discussion Agenda: Warm-up Announcements and Reminders Notebook Set-up Read “The Dot” Group Discussion Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00 Office Hours Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Thursday 3:00-4:00

5. Wednesday Schedule

7. Notebook set-up

8. Notebook Setup Use first 2 pages for the table of contents (Front and back). Everyone Needs a ruler Table of Contents front backfront of 3 rd page Table of Contents Page #1 Page #2

9. Date Assignment Pg # Table of Contents Step #1: Draw these lines with a ruler Step #2: Label each section like the example Step #3: Write in the page numbers at the top of each page

10. Put Classwork in Notebook Put handout in notebook on Leave this page BLANK Front Back Write Page Numbers Page #3 Warm-up 8-25-14 1. What do you think it means to be creative? 2. What are different ways people show creativity? 1

11. Warm-up 8-25-14 On Page #1 Obj: SWBAT define what it means to be creative by reflecting on an exit slip. Warm-Up Responses (Don’t write the question, respond in complete sentences): 1. What do you think it means to be ‘creative?’ 2. Describe 2 different ways you think people show creativity. Homework Due: BRING NOTEBOOK. 2 Pencils Signed syllabus $3 0r $5 donation Warm-up 8-25-14 1. What do you think it means to be creative? 2. What are different ways people show creativity? 1

12. Notebook Setup Put Thurs/Fri Notes into Notebook Unit 1 Lesson 1: Cave Painting Front 1 Do Now 8-19-13 Back Objective: SWBAT use prior knowledge and their own creativity to create a drawing from existing lines. Warm-Up: Why did cave people draw on the cave walls? Describe 2 theories. Unit 1 Lesson 1: Cave Painting NOTES Tape notes in Fold note worksheet Write Page Numbers Page #3 Back of Page #3 2

13. The Dot A short story

14. The Dot (10 min CHAMPs: Individual)

22. Notebook Set-up Warm-up 8-25-14 1. What do you think it means to be creative? 2. What are different ways people show creativity? The Dot Discussion 1. 2. 3. 1

23. The Dot Write these questions and write the response on your paper. 1. What did Vashti do that was “creative?” Vashti experimented with the dots changing the color, size and technique she used to create them. She kept changing the way she made dots.

24. Making Something New (10 min CHAMPs: group) How many uses are there for a paper clip? Take a paper clip and change it Change it again, And again, And again! 2. List 3-5 new uses for the paper clip: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

25. The Dot Write these questions and write the response on your paper. 1. What did Vashti do that was “creative?” Vashti experimented with the dots changing the color, size and technique she used to create them. She kept changing the way she made dots. 2. List 3-5 new uses for the paper clip: 1.4. 2.5. 3. 3. What do you think makes an artist “creative?”

26. Who has a Creative Career? Any one who problem solves! Artists—Imagine the paper clips are images Architects—Imagine the paper clips are walls, floors and spaces Scientists—Imagine the paper clips are environmental factors Doctors—Imagine the paper clips are a patient’s symptoms Writers—Imagine the paper clips are words in a story or poem Mathematicians—Imagine the paper clips are numbers Chefs—Imagine the paper clips are ingredients

27. The Dot Response Questions 1.Does being a ‘good artist’ mean you have good drawing skills? Why or why not?

28. Tallest Tower (20 min CHAMPs: group) You will work with your group to build the tallest tower you can out of ONLY the materials given. You will have 15 mins to work with your group You WILL NOT be given scissors or any additional materials Tower must stand on its own, no holding it up after times up Group with tallest, FREE- STANDING (no hands), tower a treasure chest prize.

29. Tallest Tower (20 min CHAMPs: group) You will work with your group to build the tallest tower you can out of ONLY the materials given. You will have 15 mins to work with your group You WILL NOT be given scissors or any additional materials Tower must stand on its own, no holding it up after times up Group with tallest, FREE- STANDING (no hands), tower a treasure chest prize. Group C— Level 2 H— Ask Group, Raise a Hand A— Follow instructions M— Stand with group P— Active participation TIPS: Be quiet! Don’t tell other groups what you are doing

30. Tower Gallery Walk (10 min CHAMPs: group) Walk around the room CLOCKWISE. Look at each tower Think about how each group used the materials differently Group C— Level 1 H— Ask Group, Raise a Hand A— Follow instructions M— Walk clockwise slowly P— Active participation

31. Defining “Creativity” Brainstorm Words

32. Exit Slip Fill out the following graphic organizer Creativity Definition: Characteristics: Example:Non-Example (the opposite):

33. Exit Slip (7 min CHAMPs: individual) 1.How did you have to be ‘creative’ in order to build your tower? 2. How did you change the original materials to make the tower? 3. In your own words define “creativity.” 800 Meters = 2624.67 Feet That’s a half mile high!