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Monsters in myths and film

I can explore how monsters are shown in myths and film, and understand what makes them unique.

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Monsters in myths and film

I can explore how monsters are shown in myths and film, and understand what makes them unique.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Monsters appear in various myths and films across different cultures.
  2. Artists use specific features to depict monsters, such as exaggerated facial expressions and body parts.
  3. Understanding cultural context can help us to appreciate how monsters are depicted in art.

Keywords

  • Monster - is an imaginary creature

  • Myth - stories which explain how the world began and what the world is like and why

  • Feature - a part of something that makes it special

Common misconception

Monsters in myths and films are always portrayed as evil.

Monsters in myths and films are not always portrayed as evil. Creating monsters can involve using different features that portray a friendly or approachable character.

Set ground rules for respectful, open discussions, especially around darker themes. Encourage active listening and thoughtful participation.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which tool is best for adding details to a drawing?
Paintbrush
Correct answer: Pencil
Eraser
Q2.
What is the first thing you should do when starting a drawing?
Start shading
Correct answer: Draw light shapes to plan your picture
Add colour right away
Q3.
True or False: When sculpting, we can only use clay to create models.
True
Correct answer: False
Q4.
Match the drawing technique with its purpose:
Correct Answer:Shading,Adding shadows to make it look more realistic

Adding shadows to make it look more realistic

Correct Answer:Outlining,Drawing the shape clearly

Drawing the shape clearly

Correct Answer:Sketching,Lightly drawing out the initial shapes

Lightly drawing out the initial shapes

Q5.
What are some formal elements in art?
Correct answer: Colour, shape and line
Height, weight and volume
Letters, numbers and symbols
Q6.
Match the keywords to the definition.
Correct Answer:Line,A path made by a drawing or painting tool

A path made by a drawing or painting tool

Correct Answer:Shape,A two-dimensional area with a defined boundary

A two-dimensional area with a defined boundary

Correct Answer:Texture,How something feels

How something feels

6 Questions

Q1.
What is a monster?
A real-life animal
Correct answer: An imaginary creature
A superhero
Q2.
True or false: All monsters are always mean and dangerous.
True
Correct answer: False
Q3.
Which feature of a monster could make it seem scary?
Bright colours and a smile
Correct answer: Sharp teeth and dark colours
Small size and happy eyes
Q4.
Monsters in myths often have special __________ that make them different from regular animals.
Powers and wings
Features and horns
Correct answer: Powers and features
Q5.
Jacob thinks that all monsters are found under or in cupboards, but monsters can be in many different places in stories and myths.
Correct answer: beds
trees
rivers
Q6.
Match the monster with its feature:
Correct Answer:Loch Ness Monster,lives in a lake, long neck

lives in a lake, long neck

Correct Answer:The Minotaur,has a mans body and a bulls head

has a mans body and a bulls head