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The Cat<br />
Ariyanna Ledee<br />
Grade: 3<br />
School:<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Teacher:<br />
Model Magic<br />
PS 36, Bronx<br />
Jason Holt<br />
STUDENT: I like to make art because you<br />
can be creative and imagine stuff. Do<br />
you wonder why I made this animal?<br />
When I was making this cat I was<br />
imagining my two cats at home. The<br />
hardest part to make was the head. I<br />
liked painting it and I like that it looks<br />
like it’s about to walk.<br />
TEACHER: For their sculptural pieces,<br />
students pulled and pinched Model<br />
Magic to create recognizable fourlegged<br />
mammals. The students<br />
explored the limits of the material and<br />
learned how to make their sculptures<br />
stable. We discussed a variety of<br />
poses that would suggest movement.<br />
The students practiced and refined<br />
their skills. They used self and peer<br />
assessment to monitor their progress.<br />
Ariyanna’s sculpture is well-crafted.<br />
She used a graceful gesture to suggest<br />
a walking cat. It was exciting to see<br />
her diligent practice culminate in<br />
this final work.<br />
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