Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to appreciate and analyze the visual arts through the lens of the book "Miracles on Maple Hill".
Materials and Prep
- A copy of the book "Miracles on Maple Hill"
- Paper and pencils
- Art supplies such as crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- A computer or tablet with internet access for research
Activities
- Read a chapter from "Miracles on Maple Hill" together.
- Choose a favorite scene from the book and draw it.
- Research the author of the book, Virginia Sorensen, and look for any illustrations or artwork related to the story.
- Create a collage inspired by the book.
- Share and discuss the drawings and collages.
Discuss the visual descriptions in the chapter and encourage the student to imagine the scenes in their mind.
Encourage the student to pay attention to details and use colors to bring the scene to life.
Discuss how the illustrations enhance the reading experience and compare them to the student's own drawing.
Using magazines or printed images found online, cut out pictures that represent different elements of the story and glue them onto a piece of paper.
Encourage the student to explain their choices and discuss how the visuals connect to the story.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Miracles on Maple Hill" is a book that tells a story about a family living in a rural area.
- The author, Virginia Sorensen, used words to describe the scenes and characters in the story.
- When we read, we can imagine the scenes in our minds and create pictures in our heads.
- Illustrations are pictures that help us visualize what the author is describing.
- Illustrations can be found in books or created by artists to enhance the reading experience.
- Artists use different materials and techniques to create their artwork.
- A collage is a type of artwork that is made by sticking different pictures or materials together.
- When we create our own drawings and collages inspired by a story, we can express our own ideas and interpretations.