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Students will create a multi-tiered altered book using various paper folds and layering. Students will use original or existing content to construct a piece that tells a story about themselves or expresses an opinion about a topic of interest.
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Students will construct a multi-tiered/layered book sculpture featuring at least three different paper folds.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in multiple paper folds through experimentation.
Students will consider social, cultural, or personal content to display in their structures.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce altered book structures.
- Lead a discussion on content selection focusing on intent.
- Demonstrate various paper folds and facilitate exploration of alternate folds.
- Provide feedback as students engage in self-directed book construction.
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Create
Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
VA:Cr2.1.IIaTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
30 minutes
Student Studio Time
3 hours and 20 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Binders board for covers
- Various kinds of paper, multiple sizes
- Old books, magazines, newspapers
- Bone folders
- Glue (sticks, liquid)
- Clear packing tape
- X-ACTO knives/scissors
- Pencils
National Standards
Create
Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
VA:Cr2.1.IIa
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Brainstorm and Organize
Brainstorm and collect/create content.
Practice different paper folds (accordion, pop-ups, map fold, triangular accordions, etc).
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