October 29, 2012

Abstract Cityscapes w/ Value: 2nd Grade




We're looking at landscapes & cityscapes in 2nd grade.  I thought that since we just did the abstract expressionism project, that we'd "abstract" our cityscapes.  I decided to add in the value element because I had been noticing in past work that my students seem to not be able to control pressure while coloring...or just don't understand the concept.  I loved the results!!!!  






7 comments:

  1. Hi Ted
    These look great. Hard to believe they are by second graders. Did you use any particular word when teaching value? Pressing hard, light, etc?

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  2. I did say hard/medium/light ..pressure....and demo'ed it while talking about it. I wasn't sure if it would sink in, but I'd say about 90% got it...and it was an ELL class!!

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  3. Pressing lightly seems to be a really difficult concept for so many kids - I have been known to have them 'warm up' on a throw away piece of paper with some foam underneath. IF they press too hard their pencil punches holes, so they have to lighten up!

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  4. Ditto what Rina said! 2nd grade? Unbeweevable!



    :)Pat

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  5. these look great! pressing hard and soft is something ive been working on across the board, all grade levels. i agree, it's a challenge for many, but with repetition they get it and can keep it up beyond the one project.

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  6. Did you have them just draw the city or did you have them make a stencil first and then trace it?

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  7. @ Mrs. Erb They drew three lines from one side to the other to create the skylines...no stencils.

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