Monsters
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-9-12/Monsters.aspx
A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Music Education
In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students investigate the idea of “monsters” in society and how they have been viewed, what purpose they serve, why they are necessary.
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of a monster by creating and presenting (with a visual) a monster of their own conception;
- use Internet resources to research monsters;
- read and discuss Beowulf by John Champlin Gardner;
- read and discuss Grendel by John Champlin Gardner; and
- write a brief, concise story about his/her monster and how it came to be.
ARTSEDGE provides detailed instructions for completing the lesson, a supply list, suggestions for assessment and extension activities, and links to related web resources and an assessment rubric.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 9
- Goal 5: The learner will demonstrate understanding of various literary genres, concepts, elements, and terms.
- Objective 5.01: Read and analyze various literary works by:
- using effective reading strategies for preparation, engagement, reflection.
- recognizing and analyzing the characteristics of literary genres, including fiction (e.g., myths, legends, short stories, novels), non-fiction (e.g., essays, biographies, autobiographies, historical documents), poetry (e.g., epics, sonnets, lyric poetry, ballads) and drama (e.g., tragedy, comedy).
- interpreting literary devices such as allusion, symbolism, figurative language, flashback, dramatic irony, dialogue, diction, and imagery.
- understanding the importance of tone, mood, diction, and style.
- explaining and interpreting archetypal characters, themes, settings.
- explaining how point of view is developed and its effect on literary texts.
- determining a character's traits from his/her actions, speech, appearance, or what others say about him or her.
- explaining how the writer creates character, setting, motif, theme, and other elements.
- making thematic connections among literary texts and media and contemporary issues.
- understanding the importance of cultural and historical impact on literary texts.
- producing creative responses that follow the conventions of a specific genre and using appropriate literary devices for that genre.
- Objective 5.01: Read and analyze various literary works by:
Grade 10
- Goal 5: The learner will demonstrate understanding of selected world literature through interpretation and analysis.
- Objective 5.01: Read and analyze selected works of world literature by:
- using effective strategies for preparation, engagement, and reflection.
- building on prior knowledge of the characteristics of literary genres, including fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry, and exploring how those characteristics apply to literature of world cultures.
- analyzing literary devices such as allusion, symbolism, figurative language, flashback, dramatic irony, situational irony, and imagery and explaining their effect on the work of world literature.
- analyzing the importance of tone and mood.
- analyzing archetypal characters, themes, and settings in world literature.
- making comparisons and connections between historical and contemporary issues.
- understanding the importance of cultural and historical impact on literary texts.
- Objective 5.01: Read and analyze selected works of world literature by:
Music Education (2001)
Grade 9–12 — Instrumental Music IV
- Goal 6: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.
- Objective 6.03: Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.
Grade 9–12 — Vocal Music IV
- Goal 6: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.
- Objective 6.03: Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.
Visual Arts Education (2001)
Grade 9–12 — Visual Arts Electives
- Goal 4: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
- Objective 4.03: Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.
Grade 9–12 — Visual Arts I
- Goal 4: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
- Objective 4.03: Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.
- Objective 4.05: Apply subjects, symbols and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.
Grade 9–12 — Visual Arts II
- Goal 4: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
- Objective 4.03: Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.
- Objective 4.05: Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.
Grade 9–12 — Visual Arts III
- Goal 4: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
- Objective 4.03: Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.
- Objective 4.05: Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.
Grade 9–12 — Visual Arts IV
- Goal 4: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
- Objective 4.03: Invent, develop and refine original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.
- Objective 4.05: Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.
