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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Alienation in Raymond Carver & Art

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using short fiction by Raymond Carver and the art of Edward Hopper, this short unit plan explores the theme of alienation. This site includes questions, a list of suggested works, a reflection sheet, and an interactive exhibit of...
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: How to Appreciate a Painting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Christine A. Elmore's curriculum unit designed "to facilitate her third-graders' enjoyment of and response to fine art." This unit can be applied to all age groups and provides an extensive background on art in general.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: Write a Short Story

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Compare and contrast two works of art that show groups of people in two different settings. Then choose one of the paintings to write a short story.