Students will be able to:
- create a simple foldout to illustrate the meaning of a compound word;
- use colour to create contrast;
- demonstrate technical accomplishment and creativity;
- support their ideas with evidence found in the artworks.
PICTURING COMPOUND WORDS – Colour, Shape, Contrast
Steps
Step One
- Fold the paper in half short end to short end.
- Fold each short end of the paper into the centre fold.
- Make a firm crease.
Step Two
- Draw an image for each word.
- 1 word on each flap
- 1 compound word on inside space - Make sure to fill the space.
- Use simple shapes.
Step Three
- Make sure to include each word.
- Check to make sure the words are spelled correctly.
- Use crayons and markers to colour your pictures.
- Choose contrasting colours to make the images stand out.
Step Four
- Lift the flaps to see the compound word.
Learning Goals
Extensions
Have students:
- design and create a foldout book of a collection of compound words using bookmaking ideas found on this website, for example,
Creating A Simple Bound Book
How To Make An 8 Page Booklet
Making A Sketchbook - share their books with the class.
Prepare
- Prior to this lesson print a selection of compound words from your vocabulary list on small pieces of paper - one per student.
- Place the words in a container large enough for students to reach in and pull out a word.
- Download and display the Colour, Shape and Contrast posters available on this website.
- review or teach the elements of colour, shape and contrast – colour harmonies, positive/negative shapes, strong differences - Teach or review the concept of closed compound words - the combination of two words that are written as one word with its own meaning
Introduction
- Write 2 words that will combine to make a compound word on a chart paper, for example, dog and house.
- Ask students to explain what each word means and then make a list of images that could express that meaning.
- big dogs
- shaggy dogs
- specific breeds of dogs
- big houses
- small houses
- fancy houses - Ask students to explain how doghouse is similar to, but different than dog and house and then make a list of images that could express that meaning.
- Have students randomly draw a word from the container.
- Introduce the challenge.
Activities
The Challenge
- Create a simple foldout to illustrate the meaning of a compound word.
- Use colour to create contrast.
- Demonstrate technical accomplishment and creativity.
- Support your ideas with evidence found in the artworks.
The Process
- Ensure that everyone understands the challenge.
- Establish success criteria with your students, for example,
I know I am successful when my compound word foldout:
- clearly shows the meaning of the word
- uses shapes and symbols to convey meaning
- is carefully planned and completed
- uses colour to create contrast
- is simple and clear - Guide students through the steps outlined in this lesson plan.
- Observe students as they work.
- Provide individual assistance and encouragement.
Sharing
- Place students into small groups.
- Ask them to:
- share their work and discuss the things that are especially effective and why
- talk about how the illustrated words might affect their ability to remember how to spell the word
- talk about what they found satisfying about doing this project - Share ideas with the whole class.
- Ask students to tell how they felt about doing this project.
Assessment
- Observe students as they work – thoughtful focus, discriminating, seeking more information, elaborating, experimenting
- Observe students as they discuss the posters – active listening, insightful contributions, supporting ideas with evidence found in the artwork and from personal experience.
- Use a checklist to track progress. (Downloads – Compound Word_tracking.pdf)
- Have students use the self-assessment form to evaluate their work. (Downloads – CompoundWord_self-assessment.pdf)
