Title – First Day of Art Questionnaire Idea

By – Paula Hrbacek

Primary Subject – Art

Grade Level – Middle School

Note:

Middle School students are just learning how to form opinions, and they appreciate the opportunity to express them constructively. A 1,2,3 Questionnaire can be used in the first art class to get input from the students and to make them feel appreciated. When I did this exercise, I told them not to sign their name, and I would grade it as handed in/not handed in only. They were shocked, and asked me if this was for real. However, once they got the idea that they were valued and respected, they were easier to teach and better behaved. As a new teacher, this gave me an idea of what they already knew, and what I didn’t have to go over again.

Answer the questions in complete sentences. Explain each item as much as you can.

1. 
   One
   
   thing I don’t like to do in art class.

2. 
   Two
   
   things I learned last year in art class.

3. 
   Three
   
   things I would like to learn this year in art class.

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