Creating a Thematic Collage
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can create a collage that expresses a specific theme or idea.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Flanzella · 10:03
We don't generate video — this one is by Flanzella on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Barbara Kruger, a feminist post-modernism artist, is known for her messaging around consumerism, mass media, and sexuality.
- 2
Hannah Hawk, the only woman in the dadaist movement in Berlin, is well-known for her work on the 'new woman', which critiques society and gender roles.
- 3
Henry Matisse expressed that he never felt like he could fully express himself until he found collage, and that paper was perfect for him as he got older.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
Based on the video, what distinguishes collage from photo montage, particularly in older excerpts?
Barbara Kruger is known for her work addressing which themes?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Create a collage that expresses the theme of 'Holiday Spirit'.”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson
