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My Imaginary Friend’s World

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will discover how artist JooYoung Choi creates imaginary friends to narrate her stories. Students will create a helpful imaginary friend and environment.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

FantasyOil PastelMarkersCrayonsContemporary ArtOther Arts

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Contemporary Art

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about the work of JooYoung Choi.

Students will design an imaginary friend that helps them out in some way.

Students will create an imaginary world for their friend.

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Teaching Strategies

  • Read The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Sanat then encourage students to share stories of their imaginary friends.
  • Introduce the work of JooYoung Choi and explain how she creates creatures from her imagination.
  • Guide students in designing and creating their own imaginary creature that helps the student in some way.
  • Support students in designing and creating an imaginary world for their imaginary friend.

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National Standards

Create

Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

VA:Cr3.1.2a

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

VA:Cr1.2.1a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours

Supplies and Materials

  • 9x12 drawing paper
  • Markers
  • Colored pencils
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Oil pastels
  • Book, D. Sanat, ISBN: 978-0316199988

National Standards

Create

Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

VA:Cr3.1.2a

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

VA:Cr1.2.1a

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Steps

Introduction

Read The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Sanat. Discuss stories of imaginary friends. Examine the work of JooYoung Choi. Brainstorm ideas for an imaginary friend.

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Instructional Materials

Artist Bio

JooYoung Choi

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All About My Imaginary Friend

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Imaginary FriendTexture and Details

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