Assignment

=**Norman Rockwell: 2011** =

//This project is not just to learn about the artist Norman Rockwell, but to honor him. He spent his life re-creating the world he saw around him. This project is a chance for students to show the world as they see it.//

--students will work together to create a biography of Norman Rockwell, highlighting the major points of his life --the product for this bio will be presented using Tagxedo
 * I. Biography**

--each student will choose a Norman Rockwell painting (no two students will have the same painting) --the students will each create a piece of writing based on their painting --writing can be one of the following: 1. Narrative - a fiction story based around/inspired by the painting; could be before, during or after the painting 2. Expository - research the background of the painting and what inspired Rockwell to create the painting; this could also be about the process Rockwell used to create the painting 3. Persuasive - a piece to persuade the reader to feel the way the student does about the painting, to agree or disagree with Rockwell's vision or message, or or even to persuade/dissuade the reader that the painting applies to modern life
 * II. Writing**

--this is WIDE OPEN!!! Use your imagination! --each student, using their painting (and even possibly their writing) will create a product that utilizes some form of technology --the student will need to present his or her project to the class
 * III. Technology**