Lesson 1: Learning about Maurice Sendak
Time: 45 minutes Resources: Maurice Sendak's biography, Where the Wild Things Are book Introduction: Introduce Maurice Sendak and his famous work, Where the Wild Things Are. Discuss his style and the themes in the book. Development: Watch a short video about Maurice Sendak's life and work. Have a group discussion about his illustrations and storytelling techniques. Conclusion: Ask students to share one thing they learned about Maurice Sendak. Assessment: Students can write a short paragraph about what they found most interesting about Maurice Sendak.
Lesson 2: Exploring Maurice Sendak's Art Medium
Time: 60 minutes Resources: Various art supplies, Where the Wild Things Are illustrations Introduction: Discuss the art medium Maurice Sendak is known for (e.g., pen and ink). Show examples of his work. Development: Demonstrate how to use the art medium. Allow students to experiment with it while creating their own Wild Things character. Conclusion: Have students share their creations and discuss the experience of working with the art medium. Assessment: Assess students based on creativity, use of the medium, and effort put into their artwork.
Lesson 3: Creating an Original Image Inspired by Where the Wild Things Are
Time: 45 minutes Resources: Art supplies, Where the Wild Things Are book Introduction: Review key elements of Where the Wild Things Are illustrations. Discuss how they can inspire original artwork. Development: Encourage students to create their own image inspired by the book. Provide guidance on composition and style. Conclusion: Display and discuss each student's artwork, pointing out elements that reflect the inspiration from the book. Assessment: Evaluate students based on creativity, connection to the source material, and overall execution of the artwork.
Lesson 4: Making a Painting Inspired by Where the Wild Things Are
Time: 60 minutes Resources: Paint, brushes, canvas/paper, Where the Wild Things Are illustrations Introduction: Discuss different painting techniques and styles that can be used to create artwork inspired by the book. Development: Guide students in creating their own painting based on Where the Wild Things Are. Encourage them to use colors and textures creatively. Conclusion: Allow students to present their paintings to the class in a creative way (e.g., storytelling, describing their process). Assessment: Assess paintings based on use of color, interpretation of the theme, and overall artistic expression.