Learning outcomes
Students will create a poem and illustration on what they have observed and present it in the style of Edward Hicks with the text framing the image.
Teacher planning
Time required for lesson
3 hours
Materials/resources
- poem I Am An Artist by Pat Lowery Collins, illustrated by Robin Brickman
- prints or access to art work by Edward Hicks and various artists for comparison
- sketch book (or paper for drawing and planning)
- white drawing paper
- larger construction paper for displaying artwork
- pencils
- erasers
- colored pencils, crayons, or markers
- pencil sharpeners
- rulers
- glue or staples for mounting art work
Technology resources
- computer with word processing and drawing programs
- Internet access
- printer
- digital camera
