Alicia, Shantel, Stephanie E. Student Dictionary

Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Music, and Drama)

Students will be able to define:

dance= creative movement which follows a beat

play= a performance with costumes and pretend characters

beat/rhythm= following the music, or staying on count

spin/turn around= keep going to right or left (in one place) until facing forward again

far= something in a picture that looks farther away

leap/jump= controlled bounce

near= something in a picture that looks close

note= small pieces of music that make different sounds and last different amounts of time

primary colors= red, yellow, and blue

secondary colors= purple, orange, and green

Activity: Have the students write all the words and definitions in a separate notebook for later study. Be sure to clarify each word. The students will then make a picture book of all the definitions. For each page have the students draw a picture of the definition happening, or something that represents the definition to them. Encourage them to be creative. Have them write the word on each page. Help the students make covers for their books and bind them (with staples, yarn, etc.). Allow the students to share the books with their parents.

Note: Students will be able to add more words to their notebooks as they learn more throughout the year.