Chasing Vermeer Lessons

Make teaching Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett fun and engaging with the PowerPoint activities in this money-saving bundle. This product is for extra activities to go along with Chasing Vermeer. It is not intended to be a novel study but rather activities inspired by the book to develop critical thinking, creativity, and writing skills, particularly for gifted and talented learners; however, it is great for any student.

By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of individual resources.

These PowerPoints contain no-prep setup to enrich your students. Use for centers, small or whole group assignments, or with a substitute for a fun activity. Your kids will love it!

Inside you'll find:

•Chasing Vermeer Introduction:

When starting a new novel, I like to give my class an introduction into what they will be reading.

This PowerPoint introduces Chasing Vermeer by:

• Asking kids to predict what the story will be about
• Introducing the author
• Introducing Vermeer, the artist
• Introducing a 3-2-1 Bridge to access their knowledge and feelings about art. The opening bridge activity should be repeated at the end of the novel study and compared to the introductory questions.

Chasing Vermeer Activities Powerpoint:

Engage your students while teaching Chasing Vermeer. Students will have fun searching for missing paintings from the novel and participating in fun and creative activities to go along with Chasing Vermeer.

This colorful Powerpoint includes:

• Chapter 3 - Choose a painting to enter and explain why.
• Chapter 4 - Read about Pablo Picasso and make your own portrait using his style.
• Chapter 7 - Read about Charles Fort and write a story.
• Chapter 8 - Write a letter from a character's point of view.
• Chapter 18 - Making words from letters
• Chapter 19 - Creative Writing (poem) about Gargoyle's

Plus

• Comparing artists and making a picture in another style
• Critical thinking word puzzle
• Choosing colors, symbols, and images to represent the novel

Read what teachers like you said:

• Leah M. - Extremely satisfied

"Holy wow!!!! During the pandemic, I needed to keep kids engaged with my read-aloud. I love this novel, but MAN did these art connections seal the deal! GREAT resource, will definitely use it again!!!!"

• Mary H. - Very satisfied

"This resource ties in so well with my Chasing Vermeer unit. The kids loved incorporating art into the English classroom!"

• Alyssa M. - Extremely satisfied

"Good resource. Helped my students understand the story as we went. Did it as a read aloud."

This lesson is also available in ActivInspire Software for use with the Promethean Board at: Chasing Vermeer Lessons for Promethean Boards

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