Visual+Arts

Visual Arts What are visual arts? Visual arts can be defined as art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, modern visual arts (photography, video, and filmmaking), design and crafts. (wikipedia.com) Other visual arts include the decorative arts of: furniture and interior design, jewelry making, metal crafting, and wood working. (www.about.com:art history) Pictures and visuals help to create context and support content concepts. The SIOP feature 4: Supplementary materials should be used to a high degree. Supplementary materials such as, visuals, visual arts, and pictures can help students to bridge prior knowledge to new concepts (Eschevarria p. 33). Visual arts assist English Language Learner (ELL) students to construct relevant and personal meanings to new ideas. I chose the activity Zillij Patterns, geometric ornamentation that can be found on the Crayola website. The patterns are from the Islamic faith and represent the shapes of the Mosque. I plan to use this visual arts activity when teaching about the Islamic culture. The lesson plan can also be used to teach math patterns following bilateral or radial symmetry. Crayola has been in existence since 1885 and continues to reinvent crayons with new innovations and products annually. The website offers 100’s of lesson plans based on grade, subjects, themes, and Crayola products. The lesson plans provide simple step-by-step instructions, adaptations, and related lesson plans. The site offers several free downloads, games, crafts, visual arts, and exciting ideas to incorporate into lesson plans.  Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP Model, 3rd Edition  (Eschevarria et al) About.com:Art History, []  Wikipedia.com, []  Crayola.com, [] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">

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