Objective: This activity can be used as a warm-up for writing a poem or short story to spark inspiration and fuel creativity.
Materials:
- Paper
- Writing utensil
- Image of an artwork
Introduce: Introduce students to the piece(s) of artwork. Conduct a Visual Thinking Strategy (VTS) to help students become familiar with the artwork.
Ask:
- What do you see in this piece of art? (elements & principles of art)
- What do you think about this piece of art?
- What do you wonder about this piece of art?
Activity:
- Have students look closely at their artwork.
- Have students write a list of the letters of the alphabet.
- Instruct students to write a descriptive word that starts with each letter of the alphabet. (EX: A – Abstract)
- If students are getting stuck, place them in pairs or groups to work collaboratively.
National Standards:
- VA:Re7.2.Ka Describe what an image represents.
- VA:Re8.1.5a Interpret art by analyzing characteristics of form and structure, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.
Share your artwork with us on social media @milwaukeeart #MAMLearn or email pictures to teachers.mam.org. We’d love to see your creations!
Inspired by the Milwaukee Writing Project. For more, join us for a Milwaukee Writing Project professional development workshop at the Museum.