Ever attempt to make your students write artist statements? I did! It was both rewarding and great for my English Language Learners and pretty much every student! As you know, we need more writing in the school setting! If you are going to start artist statements, I highly suggest an "Art Word Wall" this will allow you to create a reference for students as they write, rather than coming up to you while you are working with the late finishers. As the year progresses, add more and more words to the word wall. Be sure to point them out to your students as you introduce the vocabulary of the lesson. Students who love to be helpers and leaders will be able to point out words to the other students! My Art Word Wall was created with poster board, before and sometimes during a lesson, I used index cards to write the vocabulary word and a visual for my students. Once the word was full, I laminated it to preserve it for next year! If you have a word wall in your room, post it be...
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