How do you incorporate English & Art?
As an English & Art teacher I am always thinking up ways to promote literacy and creativity. Combining both can:

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• Increase Academic Vocabulary
• Promote close analysis of the text
• Encourage students to "think outside the box"
• Reach students of all learning modalities (kinesthetic, visual etc.)
• Stimulate creative problem solving
• Reach all students: ELS/international, special needs, gifted etc.

This 8th grader created mixed media book art.

"Flowers for Algernon" pop-up book.

The Alchemist pop-up book.

The Alchemist Pop-up Book

"Flowers for Algernon" 3-D book cover.

Students were asked to combine words and images by illustrating a character based on quotes that showed characterization from the literary work.

Students created their own books using a variety of media such as collage and pen/ink.

This ESL student used spray ink and stencils to create a Pro-Vegetarian poster inspired by graffiti artist Banksy.

This international student was asked to visit a farmer's market in Santa Monica and to interview the farmers and vendors. She created a magazine spread for "The Week" listing her favorite restaurants and products.