Supplies:
- Crayola Acrylic Paint
- Crayola Washable Glue Sticks
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Scissors
- Bristol Board - 5 cm x 5 cm (2" x 2") - 6 per student
- Water Containers
- Paper Towels
- Old Magazines
Steps:
1
- Choose 3 magazine pages with colours you like.
- Paint over the pages with acrylic paint.
- Let some of the paper show through the paint.
- Scratch into the paint to create different patterns and textures.
- Set the papers aside to dry.
2
- Choose 3 pieces of coloured construction paper.
- Paint over the pages with acrylic paint.
- Let some of the paper show through the paint.
- Scratch into the paint to create different patterns and textures.
- Set the papers aside to dry.
- You should have 6 new papers to work with.
3
- Use the painted papers and magazine pictures to make 3 character cards.
- Try putting animal heads on human bodies.
- Add details that help tell us who the character is and how he/she might act.
- Make sure all the papers are glued down smooth and flat.
4
- Use the painted papers and magazine pictures to make 3 setting cards.
- Add details that help tell us where the setting is and what it might be like there.
- Make sure all the papers are glued down smooth and flat.
5
- Place your cards beside each other.
- Decide on names for your characters.
- Use your cards to create a story that has a:
- hook at beginning
- main character who must achieve a goal
- problem to be solved
- satisfying solution - Practice telling your story so you can share it with a partner.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8
