Victorian England

Art/Literature 7^th Grade Project

St. Catherine of Siena School

Objective:

You will explore the Victorian era in England in conjunction with your study of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. In this unit, you will learn how everyday people lived in 19^th Century England, and will explore the clothing, housing, food, entertainment, and popular culture of the era. A special emphasis will be placed on the contrast between the conditions enjoyed by the wealthy and middle classes, and those endured by the poor.

You will write and illustrate an original storybook set in the Victorian era.

The Project:

1) You will use computer lab time in November and early December (dates to be announced) to research the Victorian era in England using the links (including the worksheet) below:

Victorian England customs, transportation, fashions

Places to see in Dickens’s Rochester

1876 Victorian England Revisited

Life of a rich and a poor Victorian child

Work, Health, Housing and Working People

My Victorian Dollhouse

A Victorian Christmas

Victorian Station/ lifestyles in Victorian England

Victorian England Research Guide.htmResearch Guide and Worksheet

1) You will complete a Story and Illustration Summary Worksheet.htm story and illustration summary worksheet.

2) In English you will create illustrations for each of your story pages. Additional time during other English classes will be provided for this as well.

3) You will write your story, using plot, setting (Victorian England ), character, dialogue and theme (Christmas). Due dates for drafts, peer review and final presentation to your buddies will be announced in class and posted on Edline

4) Due date for completion of your illustrations will be announced in class and posted on Edline.

5) Due date for assembly and submission of your finished book will be announced in class and posted on Edline.

How You Will Be Graded: Art

Criteria	Possible points	Self- evaluation	Teacher evaluation
Illustrations demonstrate a knowledge of setting and costume accurate to Victorian England?	30
Illustrations relate to the plot elements of your story?	20
Illustrations are neatly done and carefully presented?	30
Illustrations demonstrate effort and creativity?	20
Total grade	100

For writing peer response forms (on page 3&4) click here. For the project rubric, click here.

California Standards met in this project:

Language Arts: R3.0, 3.1, W1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1

Art: 7.3.1 (Research and describe how art reflects cultural values in various traditions throughout the world). 7.3.2, (compare and contrast artworks from various periods and styles, and explain how they reflect the society in which they were made) 7.5.2 (use various drawing skills and techniques to depict lifestyles and scenes from selected civilizations).

SLE: Catholic Identity, Communication, Critical Thinking, Work Ethic, Collaboration