The Art Lesson

Who is the author of the Art Lesson?

• Patricia Polacco

• Leo Lionni

• Tomie dePaola

Why did the author write The Art Lesson?

• To explain how to draw a pilgrim

• To describe or tell about what happened to him as a boy

• To tell about his feelings

Tommie wanted to be _____________ when he grew up.

• a police officer

• an artist

• a president

What clues in the story tell you that the author's family is important to him?

• The author writes about his mom, dad, cousins and grandparents

• The author write about drawing on the wall

• The author writes about his birthday present

"And remember, don't ruin it, because it is the only piece you will get" What is the meaning of the word ruin?

• To make bigger

• To lose something

• To spoil it

"I always wear a smock before I paint" What is the meaning of the word smock?

• A kind of apron worn over clothes to protect them

• A kind of smile

• A kind of covering for shoes

What did Tommy get for his birthday?

• A dog

• A bike

• A box of crayons

• What

How does Mrs. Bowers tell the children to create their art work?

• She tells them to draw what they like

• She tells them to watch and carefully copy

• She tells them to practice

How does Tommy feel about copying?

• He likes it

• He doesn't like it

• He feels sad

What grade will Tommy be in when he gets his first art lesson?

• Kindergarten

• First grade

• second grade