Norman Rockwell

He told stories about everyday life with his paintings and illustrations. Main idea???

Things to keep in mind….What is the painting about? Main idea? Details? Mood?

How does it make you feel?

Titles

Artists normally give their artwork a title. It isusually the main idea. • Try to determine the main idea.• Look for supporting details.• See if your idea matches the title.

Ghostly Gourds by Norman Rockwell

Good Title?

The Problem we all Live With

Walking to Church

Time to work in groups.

• Groups members look at the artwork.• Discuss what you think the painting is about.• What are the supporting details?• Come up with a name you think fits the painting.• Would your group be able to write a paragraph

telling the main idea with supporting details from the picture?

Your turn- this will be on class page

• Secret main idea clue.• You will draw a picture to represent your clue.• Tomorrow we will share and others will try to determine your

main idea.Things I will look for-Does painting show everyday situation?Did you use enough details to help peers figureout your main idea?Did they figure it out?Did you participate and try to figure out the main idea inother pictures?