Inspire first grade artists to learn about abstract and realistic art while reading Eric Carle's Where are you Going? To See My Friend. Young artists design and make a mural collage by tearing shapes of paper while comparing English and Japanese writing.

Concepts

abstract art, texture, japanese art, collages, eric carle, art vocabulary, artwork, illustrations

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a Japanese guest to the classroom to teach the children how to write their names in Japanese

Classroom Considerations

• Significant prep time is required for the lesson
• A variety of art materials are required, as well as the book Where are You Going? To See My Friend by Eric Carle

Pros

• Excellent art lesson that incorporates children's literature and abstract art
• A self-evaluation is included 

Cons

• Doesn't provide learner art models

Common Core

RL.1.7 RI.1.7 SL.1.1.a SL.1.5