MINI JOURNAL – Printmaking, Bookmaking, Journaling

Students will be able to:

1. Create a small book from a single sheet of handprinted paper;
2. Use the elements of design to create a decorative cover for the book;
3. Demonstrate technical accomplishment; and
4. Support their ideas with evidence found in the works.

1. Have students use their mini journal to make an entry at the end of each school day describing 'what was important at this moment in time'. Encourage them to add drawn or collaged images to accentuate their text. Once the books are full provide time for students to share their journals with each other.

1. Prior to this lesson have students explore line and printmaking in the techniques lesson on this website.
   Exploring Line
2. Gather the materials required for this lesson including the papers made by students in the exploration lesson.
3. Create 2 samples – one with a construction paper cover and one without.

1. Show students the mini journal that does not have a construction paper cover.
2. Demonstrate how it looks when it is a book, and when you unfold the paper completely.
3. Discuss how you might use such a small book.
4. Introduce the challenge.

1. Place students into small groups. 
2. Ask them to: 
   - Compare their work and describe to each other what they did to get certain effects.
   - Talk about what was difficult and what was easy for them.
3. Share ideas with the whole class. 
4. Ask them to tell how they felt about doing this project.

1. Observe students as they work  – thoughtful focus, discriminating, seeking more information, elaborating, experimenting
2. Observe students as they discuss the art works – active listening, insightful contributions, supporting ideas with evidence found in the artwork and from personal experience.
3. Use a checklist to track progress. (Download - JOURNAL_tracking.pdf)
4. Have students use the self-assessment form to evaluate their work. (Download - JOURNAL_self-assessment.pdf or JOURNAL_PRIMARY.pdf)