We read an AMAZING book this year by Kate DiCamillo that we just can't quit talking about, The Tiger Rising. There were characters that students really related to and situations that they have found themselves in. Sistine Bailey was a favorite character named after the Sistine Chapel, where her parents had met.
This morning we did a bit of research about Michaelangelo and his work in Rome. He spent 4 years painting the Sistine Chapel after being asked to by the Pope (who was often late in paying him for his hard work). So, students this morning have been challenged to draw their own Sistine Chapels, with 2 characters almost touching fingers. Their characters or people that they choose, need to hold some meaning to them. Also, we are getting a small taste of the challenge that Michaelangelo faced as he painted on his back.
Photos of artwork to follow!
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