TEXT SETS
Text Set, Art of Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance
One of the challenges teachers face is collecting and providing accessible and motivating texts that support the content-area curriculum. In order to learn and understand the concepts of specific topics, students need to have a wide range of reading materials that are appropriate in reading level and that will engage and motivate all students.
The topic that I want to present to my classes will be Leonardo Da Vinci and his part in the Early Renaissance. I believe that there is enough material for an extended art appreciation, research and creation unit. I have strived to include reading material that each of my grade levels could embrace
Who was Leonardo da Vinci by Robert Edwards
Summary: This Book is about the Artist / Inventor Leonardo Da Vinci
Text Complexity: Elementary /Beginning, / 3rd through 6th grade / 4.5
Quantitatively, This text is about the artist / inventor Leonardo Da Vinci and is rated for the 4.5 grade level. This seems to fit correctly because most of the words used in this book are relatively short and the sentence structure is not long or complex. The author intended to create a working textbook which was pretty simplistic overall.
Qualitatively This text is similar to the quantitative. For the text structure, it would most likely fall under beginning complex category There is a clear beginning organization throughout the book that gives the reader a simplistic order of how the material will be presented. When terminology is used it is usually explained. The language is introductory / beginning in its complexity. There are only a few moments where the book warrants future exploration
Vocabulary: Anatomy, Curiosity Inventor
Purpose:
This text would be used at the beginning of the unit. This will do multiple things for my students. It will build background knowledge and familiarity. They will be exposed to the terminology that will be used for the rest of the art unit. Then book will also motivate interest in the book
Question: Was Leonardo Da Vinci an artist inventor or philosopher?
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Summary: This Book is about the Artist / Inventor Leonardo Da Vinci and the flying boy
Text Complexity. Elementary / Beginning / 3rdthrough 6thgrade /4.5
Quantitatively, This text is about the artist / inventor Leonardo Da Vinci and is rated for the 4.5 grade level. This seems to be a correct fit because most of the words used in this book are relatively short and the sentence structure is not long or complex, so it is a pretty simplistic text overall.
Qualitatively, This text is similar to the quantitative. For the text structure, it would most likely fall under beginning complex category There is a clear organization throughout the book that gives the reader a general basic order of how the material will be presented. When terminology is used it is usually explained. The language is introductory / beginning in its complexity. There are only a few moments where the book warrants future introductory exploration
Vocabulary: Polymath, Logical, Engineering
Purpose:
This text would be used at the beginning of the unit. This will do multiple things for my students. It will build beginning background knowledge and familiarity. My students will also be exposed to the terminology that will be used for the rest of the art unit. The book will also motivate interest in the book and hopefully additional reading
Question: Can a boy really fly?
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Summary: This blog and its 12-minute audio instruction is about the Artist / Inventor Leonardo Da Vinci
Text Complexity: Moderate 8.4
Quantitatively, This blog is about the artist / inventor Leonardo Da Vinci and is rated for the high school 8.4 grade level. This seems to logically fit because the words used by the blogger and spoken by the orator and in the audio are not advanced. The reader can follow along with the orator and the sentence structure is not long or complex, so it is pretty simplistic text overall.
Qualitatively, This blog is similar to the quantitative. For the text structure, it would most likely fall under the moderate complex category. There is a clear organization throughout the blog that gives the reader a general idea about what material will be presented and where in the blog. When terminology is used it is written and orally explained. The language is moderate in its complexity. There are only a few moments where the blog warrants future exploration by my students.
Vocabulary: Polymath
Purpose:
This blog would be used close to the beginning of the unit. This will do multiple things for my students. It will reinforce background knowledge and familiarity with Leonardo Da Vinvci. My students will be exposed to the terminology that will be used for the rest of the art unit. The blog will also motivate my students and hopefully create interest in the Leonardo Da Vinci
Question:What causes the artist to be classified as Polymath?
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Masters of the Renaissance Jim Weiss
Summary:
This Compact diskette contains audio, video and photographs concerning the Artist / Inventor Leonardo Da Vinci as well as other master artist
Text Complexity: Moderate 11.2
Quantitatively, This CD is about the artist / inventor Leonardo Da Vinci and other master’s and is rated for the high school / 11.5 grade level. This fits because the words used on the CD and spoken by the orator are not advanced but focused for my high school level students. The diskette user can follow along with the orator and the compact diskettes structure. The user will need to be computer literate to be able to move around the different media
Qualitatively; This blog is similar to the quantitative. For the text structure, it would most likely fall under moderate complex category There is a clear organization throughout the diskette that gives the user a general idea about what material will be presented and when, where to find it. When terminology is used it is usually orally explained. The language is moderate in its complexity.
Vocabulary: Humanist, Logical, Renaissance, scientist
Purpose:
This diskette would be used in support of the unit. This will do multiple things for my students. It will reinforce the background knowledge and increase familiarity with Leonardo Da Vinci. My students will have been exposed to the terminology that will continue to be used for the rest of the art unit. The diskette will also motivate my students and hopefully create additional interest in learning about Leonardo Da Vinci
Question: Which portrait do like best the last supper, Mono Lisa or the Benois Madonna?
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https://www.storyjumper.com/book/index/12986312/Leonardo-Da-Vinci
Summary: This is a book on a Web Site concerning the Artist / Inventor Leonardo Da Vinci
Text Complexity: Beginning 3rd to 4th grade
Quantitatively, This book contains a narrative concerning the artist / inventor Leonardo Da Vinci and is rated for the elementary beginning 3.7 grade level. This is because the words used are intended for elementary students. The reader can follow along with the format and anticipate the material that will proceed throughout the book.
Qualitatively; This book is similar to the quantitative. For the text structure, it would most likely fall under elementary beginning complex category There is a clear organization throughout the book that gives the user a general idea about what material will be presented and where to find it. It is expected that if the students come across unknown terminology that I will be able to answer any questions. The language is beginning in its complexity.
Vocabulary: Chiaroscuro
Purpose:
The Web sites would be used in support of the unit. This will provide multiple things for my students. It will provide additional reinforcement and background knowledge and increase my student’s familiarity with Leonardo Da Vinci. My students will have been exposed to the terminology that will continue to be used for the rest of the art unit. The Web sites will also motivate my students and hopefully create additional interest in learning about Leonardo Da Vinci
Questions: What is Chiaroscuro?
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Web sites with background about Leonardo Da Vinci
Boston Museum of Science- Da Vinci ; Scientist Inventor Artist
Leonardo, The man, His Machines
Leonardo da Vinci National Science and Technology Museum
Leonardo da Vinci biographical video: http://www.biography.com/people/leonardo-da-vinci-40396/videos/leonardo-da-vinci-full-episode-2073405212
Summary: These are web sites concerning the Artist / Inventor Leonardo Da Vinci
Text Complexity:moderate 9.7
Quantitatively, These Web sites have material concerning the artist / inventor Leonardo Da Vinci and is rated for the high school / General pubic 9.7 grade level. This is because the words used are intended for adult use but not advanced above the general public. The Web site user can follow along with the general web site format and there is a search box and home / design page. The user will need to be computer literate to move around the different media.
Qualitatively; This blog is similar to the quantitative. For the text structure, it would most likely fall under moderate complex category There is a clear organization throughout the diskette that gives the user a general idea about what material will be presented and where to find it. When terminology is used it is usually written and orally explained. The language is moderate in its complexity.
Vocabulary: Reminisce, Maestro
Purpose:
The Web sites would be used in support of the unit. This will provide multiple things for my students. It will provide additional reinforcement and background knowledge and increase my student’s familiarity with Leonardo Da Vinci. My students will have been exposed to the terminology that will continue to be used for the rest of the art unit. The Web sites will also motivate my students and hopefully create additional interest in learning about Leonardo Da Vinci
Question:Do you like Da Vinci inventions as artwork
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Websites with access to Leonardo Da Vinci’s illustrations
Summary: These are web sites which contain illustrations of Leonardo Da Vinci
Quantitatively, These Web sites have access to dozens of portraits from hundreds of masters including Leonardo Da Vinci. The text is consistent with a General pubic accepted reading level of 9.2 grade level. This is because the words used are intended for public / adult use but not advanced above the general public. The Web site user can follow along with the general web site format and there is a search box and home / design page. The user will need to be computer literate to move around the different media but can gain access to artwork of Leonardo Da Vinci by simply entering his name into the search bar.
Qualitatively, These Web sites are similar to the quantitative. For the text structure, it would most likely fall under moderate complex category There is a clear organization throughout the Text that gives the user a general idea about what material will be presented and where to find it. When terminology it will be my responsibility to explain the process and give a definition to the terminology. The language is moderate in its complexity.
Vocabulary: Levity
Purpose:
The Web sites would be used in support of the unit. They will provide my students with illustrations of Leonardo Da Vinci. The sites will provide illustrations for my students to examine which will in turn provide additional reinforcement and background knowledge and increase my student’s familiarity with Leonardo Da Vinci. My students will have been exposed to the terminology that will continue to be used for the rest of the art unit. The Web sites will also provide electronic copies of Leonardo Da Vinci’s works which will motivate my students and hopefully create additional interest in learning about Leonardo Da Vinci
Question: Which was Leonardo Da Vinci an inventor an artist or both?
This seems like an important text set. We should all know who Leonardo Da Vinci is. I like how you have many different perceptions of Leonardo Da Vinci and his work. It seems really complicated for students who are so young, but students complain about being bored so often, maybe what they need is more difficult material sometimes. I think it is great how you cross into other subjects, too. Some students may not be so interested in art, but when they learn that Da Vinci worked in other fields, too, it might motivate them. Great post!
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