Today’s Walking Classroom podcast focuses on the artist Salvador Dali and his surrealist art. Dali is one of the most well-known surrealist painters and created many dream-like works of art filled with interesting images. The Persistence of Memory is a famous painting created in 1931 by Dali that features a melting clock.
Character Value: Ambition
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.7, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.7, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
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Salvador Dali Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Salvador Dali Slide Deck
Defines surrealism and presents creation of original artwork.
Describes a recurring dream of astronaut Helen Sharman.
Generate collaborative compositions and more in these activities from The Dali Museum.
Demonstrate knowledge of Salvador Dali by finding the hidden words.
Create a landscape painting in the style of Salvador Dali.
Clear rows of Salvador Dali paintings in this elimination game.
Explore Salvador Dali’s artwork in this virtual tour from the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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