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Art History

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Art analysis might help uncover some of life's most puzzling questions, such as the mystery behind Mona Lisa's smile. The handout, from the Writing for Specific Fields series, is particularly useful for those interested in pursuing art history in college. Individuals read about different types of art history assignments common in college classes.

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Concepts

art analysis, college preparation, writing analysis, informative writing, iconography

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners practice writing an art analysis essay using the suggested techniques 
  • Display several artistic pieces of the same subject and have scholars discuss differences in iconography

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires either computer and Internet access or a printed handout

Pros

  • Information is well-organized
  • Tone is engaging and conversational

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Assessment

English Language Arts Examination: June 2017

New York State Education Department
Plants prefer classical music to rock and roll. That's one of the claims in an informational passage that makes up part of a set of standardized assessment questions. The set is part of a larger collection of English language arts tests...
9th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Designed
Handout

501 Writing Prompts

Learning Express
Never again will you need to worry about coming up with a writing prompt! This packet contains, as it says, 501 prompts that are suitable for fourth graders on up. The prompts are paired into four categories (persuasive, expository,...
4th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Writing

Historical Perspective: Two People in History

K12 Reader
Open-ended and intriguing, a writing prompt about two people from history is sure to get your young scholars thinking. Have them choose two historical figures, and after brainstorming their similarities and differences, successes and...
8th - 12th English Language Arts
AP Test Prep

AP® English Language: Reading and Writing Analytically

College Board
How can teachers ensure their pupils are well prepared for the AP® English exam? The reference material is a good place to start! Educators read seven essays detailing best practices for teaching scholars to read critically and write...
10th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Worksheet

Poetry Analysis

Winterhill School
Gain greater insight into poems using a poetry analysis activity. Here, scholars follow steps and answer questions to dissect any poem. Topics include the poem's meaning, theme, technique, and structure, as well as personal thoughts...
6th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
App

A+ Writing Prompts

21 x 20 Media
Shake it up! Shake your tablet to bring up a unique writing prompt for journaling or blogging with your class. Shake again and a new one appears. Prompts can come from different categories (sketches, scenes, texts, words, news) to help...
4th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

"I" Witness to History

Curated OER
Young journalists write diary entries from the point of view of a person involved in a historical event. They focus on including facts, clear narration, and accurate description of the individual's feelings. 
6th - 10th English Language Arts
Website

Reading to Write

University of North Carolina
Silly journal and essay prompts may be fun to write, but they don't model the kind of writing needed for college papers and standardized tests. The 15th part in a series of 24 covers the concept of reading to write—during and after...
9th - Higher Ed English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Did Shakespeare Write His Plays?

TED-Ed
Can we test whether lines ascribed to William Shakespeare were actually written by someone else? Science and linguistics join forces in this fantastic TED-Ed video to help us investigate the theory of whether history's...
4 mins 6th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
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Writing Anxiety

University of North Carolina
Oh, the dreaded writer's block! As part of a larger paper-writing series, an invaluable resource discusses obstacles and stresses writers face. Individuals learn to identify feelings associated with anxiety, as well as strategies for...
9th - Higher Ed English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
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