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Inhale the Colour of Life Lesson PlanInhale the Colour of Life Lesson Plan
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10th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Inhale the Colour of Life

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Here is a four-lesson series which elicits understanding of the power of color when viewing and creating pieces of visual art. Learners view the works of Robert Harris and engage in discussions which lead to an understanding of what colors best express certain emotions in pieces of art.

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complementary colors, colors, monochromatic, robert harris

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monochromatic, complementary colors, robert harris, english language arts

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