The Tree I Grow

Advocacy Focus, East Early College High School

Date

Monday, November 27, 2017

Image

Background

Essential Question: Can you draw a tree?

Activity

(Writing-Artistically)

Task:

1. Provide each student with a white or colored sheet of paper and let them use whatever writing tools (pencils, pens, markers, crayons, and etcetera).
2. Direct the students to draw a tree. Give no details. The teacher should simply state, "Draw a tree." And, if students continue to ask, then simply answer, "Draw a tree; that is all I am saying."
3. Allow the students to draw their tree for about 15 minutes- no longer than 20 minutes
4. Collect all the trees- They may write their name on the back side of the paper- do not write the name on the same side as the tree.

Reflection and Discourse

Discuss: What was the best aspect of your tree? (If time permits, then briefly discuss this question).