Paper Masks- 3rd and 4th Grade

The third and fourth grades learned about how masks are used in other cultures. After looking at examples of many different masks, we discussed the different purposes masks might be used for. As a class we created a lists of the similarities and differences we found in the examples. After creating a list of the requirements for their masks, the students started a rough draft drawing for their own masks. They were instructed to decide on a purpose for their mask and write it on the back of their paper. The second class was devoted to demonstrating the many different ways to manipulate paper to create cut outs, pop outs and other details. The masks were decorated with sharpies, glitter, pom-poms, feathers, metallic paper, and yarn. I was impressed with the creativity and variety in the final products.

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Name Transformations

For the first mini drawing project, students were asked to write their first names in bubble or block letters and transform them into objects that reflect their unique personalities. Here are some amazing examples!!

3rd and 4th Grade Symmetrical Name Aliens

Third and Fourth Grade started the year off with a lesson on symmetry and pattern. After writing their names on a folded piece of paper, the names were cut out and details added. Patterns were introduced and added to their name aliens.

Pattern Names

The pattern name project was the initial piece for a larger unit of study. Student's were challenged with writing their names in block or bubble capital letters. All letters had to overlap the previous one. After sketching out their names, they had to fill each letter with a different pattern. The spaces where the letters overlapped also had to be different patterns. Students were challenged to create interesting and varied patterns. After creating their patterns, students erased the lettered outlines and colored their patterns with sharpie. Once they were finished, the patterns created the forms of their letters in unique and bold ways.

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