ELA with Arts Integration Bundle - High School Art and ELA, AP ELA, AP Art

Get ready for an immersive learning experience that blends the power of language and artistry perfect for AP Art or AP ELA classes. These transformative lessons will empower students to delve into their inner selves, express their beliefs, and foster introspection. By combining these disciplines, students are not only exposed to traditional literary texts and language skills, but they are also invited to explore the realm of artistic expression, creativity, and visual communication.

Hand Self-Portrait

Students are encouraged to delve into their inner selves, exploring their thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. By crafting a hand self-portrait and composing a stream-of-consciousness reflection, students will embark on a personal journey of self-discovery.

Found Poetry (Traditional and Digital)

In this project, students will embark on the creation of a captivating found poem, where they will repurpose words from a book page to evoke powerful emotions.

Students will create a visual that corresponds with the central theme of the poem. This activity encourages students to engage with literature in a unique and transformative way, inviting them to explore the poetic potential within existing texts and imagery.

Mixed Media from Memory

Students will unleash their creativity by producing a mixed media artwork inspired by their self-penned poem, utilizing the renowned "Where I'm From" template.

Past and Future Hands Lesson

This lesson will empower students to communicate profound ideas through imagery. Brace yourselves for a thought-provoking adventure, as these lessons require advanced cognitive skills and will provide students with a fundamental grasp of artistic communication.

Literary Terms Poster

Students will also engage in the creation of a literacy vocabulary poster using the user-friendly design tool, Canva. This task aims to reinforce their understanding of essential language arts terms while fostering their visual communication skills. By combining words, images, and vibrant graphics, students will craft a captivating poster that not only enhances their literacy skills but also showcases their creativity. Through this hands-on approach, students will deepen their comprehension of key concepts and develop a keen eye for visually impactful communication.

Copyright information: All examples of traditional found poetry were created by myself and/or my art students and are used with express permission. Cover art by Sabrina Wingren. Photos in the digital version are courtesy of Pixabay.com with a commercial license, A Space to Create Art, LLC.

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Created by Sabrina Wingren