Art
Jackson Pollock Inspired Art
"I just learned about Jackson Pollock. He was an American artist. He isn't alive now. He died in 1956. He was a revolutionary artist because he liked freedom when he was painting. He was an abstract expressionist artist. Instead of painting flowers and cows, he would pain emotions. He liked to splash and drip paint and he worked on really huge canvasses. " (Wynn, April 22, 2021) As part of a unit on magnetism and electricity, Wynn made some Jackson Pollock inspired paintings using magnets. This meets the following I can statements: I can organize and develop artistic ideas and work I can refine and complete works of art I can perform or produce artistic work for presentation I can create art inspired by famous artists |
Mary Cassatt Inspired Art
After learning about the colony and state of Pennsylvania, it was time to learn about a very famous artist from that state, Mary Cassatt! Mary was an impressionist artist who died in 1926. She spent decades painting, etching, and drawing with pastels. Her favorite subjects were women and children, hats, and self portraits. Wynn practiced using chalk pastels for his Mary Cassatt-inspired artwork. Pictured are a self portrait, and his dog Sky. |
Mary Cassatt liked to draw and paint hats, too. Below is a hat creation.
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Paul Klee Inspired Art
"Paul Klee was from Germany. He had to leave Germany because some people hated his art! He was a playful artist. He like to make art using one continuous line. He even said, "A line is a dot that went on a walk". He also thought color was enough to make a beautiful painting. He liked to play with color and shapes to make some of his art." (Wynn, May 2021)
"Paul Klee was from Germany. He had to leave Germany because some people hated his art! He was a playful artist. He like to make art using one continuous line. He even said, "A line is a dot that went on a walk". He also thought color was enough to make a beautiful painting. He liked to play with color and shapes to make some of his art." (Wynn, May 2021)
P.E.
One of Wynn's personal goals was to participate in and pass an all-terrain vehicle safety education class so he could operate a class I - Class III ATV. To do this he first had to pass an on-line test and score 80 percent or higher. Next, he had to ride his dirt bike in a youth rider endorsement program and pass their in-person ATV test. He met his goals and is now certified to operate Class I - Class III ATVs! On his own, he made all the necessary phone calls, made appointments, and studied and took the test . Dad drove him to the event, but Wynn did everything else.
I Can Statements for P.E. I can participate and pass an ATV certification program, an ATV Youth Rider Endorsement program, and pass an on-line safety awareness course at www.oregonOHV.org. I can score 80% or higher on the safety awareness test www.oregonOHV.org |
Music
Wynn easily exceeds expectations with his ongoing enthusiasm, eager participation and ready heart. His interest in making music continues to be evident. He is a joy in class and works well with everyone.
Since I am still relatively new to teaching young students, I'm still developing a spectrum of understanding for their development. For Wynn, I notice that sometimes he is tracking with rhythm and chord changes, and other times he seems either unaware or unconcerned. I suspect this may be due to either an environment with so much going on with all the other students he is watching/hearing that he might struggle to remain self aware. It may also be a natural flow of neurological development. - I'm unconcerned as I watch him continue to practice and participate with enthusiasm. I anticipate that with his very real knowledge of chord forms (which he readily demonstrates) and drum skills that suddenly it will click and we will see him leap forward.
I hope he will continue to participate in band class. I can see him playing multiple instruments and enjoying being an integral part of musical projects!
Other notes:
After the recital on June 18th, I anticipate re-visioning, and likely expanding the band class program. Though, not settled yet, I've had requests for a couple more students to join, and have a new parent volunteering to help. She has significant musical background in choir and piano. At this point, I'm considering a beginning band class, a choir class, and an advanced band class. This would help with class size, and create openings for musicians in new roles. I'd also like to re-engage with Paul as a drum instructor if we can coordinate with his schedule.
Moving Forward,
Daniel
Since I am still relatively new to teaching young students, I'm still developing a spectrum of understanding for their development. For Wynn, I notice that sometimes he is tracking with rhythm and chord changes, and other times he seems either unaware or unconcerned. I suspect this may be due to either an environment with so much going on with all the other students he is watching/hearing that he might struggle to remain self aware. It may also be a natural flow of neurological development. - I'm unconcerned as I watch him continue to practice and participate with enthusiasm. I anticipate that with his very real knowledge of chord forms (which he readily demonstrates) and drum skills that suddenly it will click and we will see him leap forward.
I hope he will continue to participate in band class. I can see him playing multiple instruments and enjoying being an integral part of musical projects!
Other notes:
After the recital on June 18th, I anticipate re-visioning, and likely expanding the band class program. Though, not settled yet, I've had requests for a couple more students to join, and have a new parent volunteering to help. She has significant musical background in choir and piano. At this point, I'm considering a beginning band class, a choir class, and an advanced band class. This would help with class size, and create openings for musicians in new roles. I'd also like to re-engage with Paul as a drum instructor if we can coordinate with his schedule.
Moving Forward,
Daniel