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“Land of Enchantment”
When Norman Rockwell was a child, his father told him stories and he imagined the scenes. He started attending art school at 14, and received small illustration jobs. His first big break came in 1912 with his first book illustration, “Tell Me Why: Stories about Mother Nature,” by C.H. Claudy.
Published Dec. 22, 1934 |
Students will:
- use visual-thinking strategies to analyze the “ Land of Enchantment” image
- identify a favorite story
- create a visual representation of that story
- add a written component to accompany picture
- share work with class.
- selected Rockwell image for students to view
- art supplies (paper, colored pencils, etc.)
- writing supplies
- scanner or digital camera
Optional:
- drawing software
- word-processing software
- Use “A Teacher’s Guide to Looking at and Talking About Art” to introduce visual-thinking strategies to your class. Complete this activity with the following “Be an Art Detective” activity.
- Define enchantment and discuss why this painting was titled “ Land of Enchantment.”
- Students choose their favorite story.
- Students create pictures of a scene, character or book cover from their favorite story.
- Students write the book title, and a caption, poem or description to engage a fellow reader in their enchanting story.
- Convert student work to digital format.
- Make an e-scrapbook.
- Complete the line drawing of “ Land of Enchantment.”
- Create a mural of your favorite book characters.
- Create a Venn diagram comparing fantasy and reality or fiction and nonfiction.
- Dress as your favorite book character and explain why.
K-2
• THE REAL MOTHER GOOSE. Illustrated by Blanche Fisher Wright.
• SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. Translated & illustrated by Wanda Gag.
• LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Trina Schart Hyman.
• JUMP ON OVER! THE ADVENTURES OF BRER RABBIT AND HIS FAMILY. Adapted by Van Dyke Parks.
3-5
• ALADDIN AND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. Philip Pullman.
• ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Adapted by Jane Fior.
• RIP VAN WINKLE. Washington Irving. Retold and illustrated by Will Moses.
• KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS. Felicity Brooks. |
Family Learning Home Connection
- How have children’s clothing styles changed? Ask your parents what they wore to school and compare it to what you wear to school today. How does this clothing compare with the clothing the children are wearing in “ Land of Enchantment”? Create a “Family Tales” scrapbook. Use the interview worksheet to get started.
- Ask your parents what their favorite books were when they were children.
K-2 checklist
3-5 story rubric
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