About Ms. Wallis
What state did Ms. Wallis move from?
Florida
How should you enter and leave class everyday?
Quietly
What will we do with the last 5 minutes of class?
Clean
What is used to make a collage?
Paper and glue
1. Ms. Wallis expects perfection in art class
2. We will learn how to draw from observation in art class
3. We will learn to think, work, and collaborate creatively while we create art
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What pets does Ms. Wallis have?
2 cats and a dog
What would a student look like if they were "on task"?
following directions, ignoring distractions, keeping attention on their work, asking questions about the assignment, staying in their seat
Every day will start with a 5-minute warm-up activity. What will that activity be?
Drawing in sketchbook
Purple, orange, and green
1. After coming into class, we will complete a warm-up activity in our sketchbooks
2. A class gets a reward day when they have earned 4 stars
3. Raffle tickets are picked every Friday
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What is Ms. Wallis' favorite holiday?
Halloween
What is the consequence for failing to follow expectations 3 times?
Phone call home
When will raffle tickets be picked every week?
Friday
What do you call a painting/ drawing that you make of yourself?
A self-portrait
1. You only get one warning before Ms. Wallis calls home
2. After 4 warnings from Ms. Wallis, you will be referred to the office.
3. Following classroom expectations is the best way to avoid negative consequences
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Where did Ms. Wallis go to college?
The University of Florida
How can you treat classroom materials with respect?
-not breaking handles
-listening to the teacher when reviewing how to care for them
-using them correctly
-not wasting supplies you do not need/ will not use
-put supplies back where you got them
About how long will your work period be everyday ?
40 minutes
If a painting is a landscape, what is it a painting of?
A scene in nature
1. Classroom projects are 50% of your grade
2. Participation in class and in warm-up activities will affect 30% of your grade
3. Assessments, like worksheets and practice exercises, will make up 40% of your grade
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Why did Ms. Wallis become an art teacher?
Because she thinks everyone should have a way to express themselves
What percentage of your grade will projects be?`
50%
Your sketchbook will be a big part of your participation grade. What percentage of your final grade will your participation be?
30%
What is value in art?
The lightness or darkness of a color
1. Art is a good way to express yourself
2. Art can be used to communicate your beliefs and experiences
3. A good artist never makes mistakes
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