Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Response to text: Donatello
Donatello
Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.
1. What materials was Donatello working with?
a) platinum b) diamond
c) titanium d) wax
2. What city was Donatello born in?
a) Florence b) Milan
c) Italy d) Vinci
3. While developing his craft, who did Donatello study with?
a) Donato di Niccolo Bardi b) Lorenzo Ghiberti
c) Battistero di San Giovanni d) Filippo Brunelleschi
4. List some of the materials that Dontatello used for his masterpieces?
→stone, bronze, wood, clay and wax
5. True or False: The statue ‘David’ is the first known free-standing nude statue made since antiquity.
a) True b) False
6. Why was the ‘Baptistery of Florence’ ground breaking?
=> For its realism and unique vision of Mary Magdalene.
7. Why wasn’t Donatello liked?
Behaved like a diva
b) because he was protected by the Medici family
c) He was ego-centric, thought he was great
d) He was rich and didn’t appreciate others.
Monday, 29 November 2021
Thursday, 25 November 2021
Response to Text: Thurs - Comic Art
Comic Art
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1. As a child Raina Telgemeier loved
a) dolls b) comics
c) sports d) cooking
2. Raina said that there was a shortage of comics about
a) Superheroes b) Villains
c) newspaper articles d) stories that she could relate to
3. In your own words, explain what Raina’s comic book ‘Smile’ was about:
→It was about a girl with braces.
4. True or False: Raina’s comic book ‘Smile’ was not very popular with kids:
a) True b) False
5. True or False: Raina Telgemeier has had more than 18 million copies of her books printed:
a) True b) False
6. An important award in children’s literature is called the
a) Academy Awards b) Duffy Award
c) Newbery Award d) Pulitzer Prize
7. Explain why some children used to get into trouble if they were caught reading comic books at school:
→ I think it was because comics weren’t related to the subject.
