Superhero Self-portraits!

Teks: 1A, 2A, 4A Objectives: TLW be able to explain the reasoning behind their idea for their self-portrait. TLW be able to determine between a portrait and self-portrait. TLW be able to use correct proportions when depicting a face. TLW be able to identify a color scheme. Activity: The students will be using proportion and color schemes to create a realistic (in the face) super hero self-portrait. Instruction: Introduce the idea of the project: make self-portrait as a superhero. (Pass out pencils, erasers, and index cards) Have the students think-pair-share at the tables thinking of answers for the question What makes a superhero super? Discuss answers, typing them into slideshow as students present ideas (ideally one from each table, if time permits). Pass out Brainstorm worksheets (Have them write their names). Brainstorm superpowers with the students. Explain that you want them to write down three super powers that they would want and for them to choose one and write the reason down. Explain superpower you would want and the reason, so that they understand the process. Have students brainstorm how to show their chosen superpower in a portrait, such as showing invisibility by a hand missing from a sleeve, and choose one to sketch out in their sketchbook. Cover proportions of the face with students by demonstrating drawing a face and having them measure their faces to check the proportions. Hand out worksheet for them to practice facial proportions on. Have students complete their final drawing in colored pencils or chosen media showing their superpower with correct facial proportions. Extension: Have students write a story about their superhero!

Resources: Van gogh portrait: http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/gogh/self/ ; Mona Lisa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mona_Lisa.jpg ; Frida Kahlo: http://www.rachelgoede.com/blog/2010/10/frida-kahlo-and-theodore-gericault/ ; The Girl with the Pearl Earring: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Johannes_Vermeer_(1632-1675)__The_Girl_With_The_Pearl_Earring_(1665).jpg, American Gothic print, Nefertiti Bust: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nofretete_Neues_Museum.jpg , Materials: Projector, Elmo, printer and copier, laptop, pencils, erasers, index cards, colored pencils, 9x12 drawing paper

Vocabulary: self-portrait-picture that you make of yourself portrait- picture of a person, either face or whole body. Bust- a sculpture of a persons head, shoulders, and chest.

Modifications Esl: Use motions to demonstrate instructions; Say specific words in Spanish such as choose one; use short directions and definitions; Allow students to write in Spanish; have other students help translate Special education: Allow students to draw instead of writing their reasoning; have them explain reason to you and transcribe

Plan your SUPERportrait! What superpower would you want most in life? 1. 2. 3. Choose one and circle it. Why did you choose that one?

What would you want your superhero colors to be? (Choose at least three)