Lesson Plan

Exploring Eric Carle’s Painted Collage

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Where does inspiration come from? Where do writers get their ideas? What about visual artists? A PowerPoint and a video introduce middle schoolers to children's author and illustrator Eric Carle and how he found inspiration in the work of artist Franz Marc. Class members then create their own Carle-inspired collage.

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Instructional Ideas
Classroom Considerations
  • Instructors must create their own PowerPoint using images included in the resource
  • Requires a copy of The Blue Horse and other books by Carle 
  • Extra prep time required to collect materials
Pros
  • Includes adaptations, writing prompts, and a self-evaluation rubric
Cons
  • None