Art+Making+in+Books



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__ ** Summary: ** __ ** This book will leave children feeling encouraged about art. ** **__ The Dot __** ** by Peter H. Reynolds can be used in any classroom to encourage students that they are capable of doing things if they just have confidence. Students can live through Vashti—the main character that is convinced she cannot draw—and truly begin to believe in themselves. Whether you are trying to encourage a shy artist or simply a shy student in the regular classroom, this book is a great read for any Elementary classroom. **


 * [|The Dot by: Peter H. Reynolds] **

**__ About the Author __ : ** ** Peter has a very interesting story to tell about how he began. He mentions a 7th grade class where he was caught drawing but instead of getting in trouble the teacher asked him to use his drawings to explain a math concept. At the completion of his assignment, his teacher explained that Peter had the beginnings of an animated film. A few months later, he finished his first animated film that was designed to teach. He has continued to teach through stories, films, and the company he started, FableVision. **


 * __ Lesson Idea __**** : ** ** After reading the story, students will be asked to draw a picture of something that used to/does intimidate them inside a pre-cut dot. At the completion of the first dot, the students will draw how they will/have overcome their intimidation. This is great for students—of all ages—to do on the first day of school.  **


 * Literacy Component: **
 * One component of literacy that can be covered by this book is the comprehension component. If students do not fully comprehend this story, they will think that it is about a girl who thinks she cannot draw and then draws more dots. If they fully comprehend the story, they will see that it is about believing in themselves and pushing themselves to achieve more in life. **