Plan
Week 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Activities
Frida Kahlo Inspired Art Jam - Kick off the project by collaborating with a local artist to create a mural that represents diverse facets of student personalities, drawing inspiration from Frida Kahlo's style. (45 min)
Introduction to Self-Portraits - Explore various self-portraits by Frida Kahlo and other artists in a virtual museum tour, discussing how artists express different facets of their personality. (45 min)
Self-Portrait Storytelling Circle - Share personal anecdotes related to chosen personality facets, practicing Spanish language skills and connecting with classmates on a deeper level. (45 min)
Personality Facet Exploration - Engage in a scavenger hunt to discover clues about different aspects of identity, followed by a group discussion on how these facets contribute to self-awareness. (45 min)
Mixed Media Workshop - Participate in a hands-on workshop led by a local artist, creating visual representations of personality facets using various art materials. (45 min)
Spanish Adjectives Practice - Learn and practice using Spanish adjectives that describe personality traits, preparing for writing descriptive paragraphs. (45 min)
Draft Self-Portrait Images - Begin creating two self-portrait images that represent different facets of personality, incorporating techniques learned from the museum tour and workshops. (45 min)
Writing Spanish Paragraphs - Start drafting Spanish paragraphs to describe each self-portrait, using adjectives and language skills acquired throughout the week. (45 min)
Peer Review and Feedback Session - Exchange self-portraits and Spanish paragraphs with classmates, providing and receiving constructive feedback on artistic expression and language use. (45 min)
Reflection and Refinement - Reflect on feedback received and make revisions to self-portraits and Spanish paragraphs, ensuring clarity and creativity in the final product. (45 min)
Deliverables
1. Collaboratively created mural inspired by Frida Kahlo's style.
2. Personal anecdotes shared during storytelling circle, practicing Spanish.
3. Notes and reflections from the virtual museum tour, focusing on artistic expression.
4. Mixed media art pieces reflecting personality facets created during cultural exchange.
5. Written reflections from scavenger hunt discussion on identity facets.
Preparation 1. Coordinate with a local artist to lead the mural creation activity.
2. Arrange a virtual tour with a local art museum focusing on self-portraits.
3. Organize guest speakers from a Spanish-speaking community center for cultural exchange.
4. Prepare materials for mixed media art activities, including paints, markers, and canvases.
5. Set up a scavenger hunt with clues related to identity facets around the classroom.