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    This document discusses altered books and journals created by students. It provides details on several altered book projects created by students in grades 4, 8, and 9-12. These projects involved decorating and personalizing old encyclopedias, books, and journals using materials like papier mache, tea, markers, pressed flowers, beads, and more. The document outlines the supplies used, steps taken, and opportunities for collaboration on such creative projects.

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    This document discusses altered books and journals created by students. It provides details on several altered book projects created by students in grades 4, 8, and 9-12. These projects involved decorating and personalizing old encyclopedias, books, and journals using materials like papier mache, tea, markers, pressed flowers, beads, and more. The document outlines the supplies used, steps taken, and opportunities for collaboration on such creative projects.

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    Altered Books and Journals

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    This document discusses altered books and journals created by students. It provides details on several altered book projects created by students in grades 4, 8, and 9-12. These projects involved decorating and personalizing old encyclopedias, books, and journals using materials like papier mache, tea, markers, pressed flowers, beads, and more. The document outlines the supplies used, steps taken, and opportunities for collaboration on such creative projects.

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    Altered

     Books  and  Journals  


    Laura  Ruggles  
    Central  Montcalm  MS/HS  
    6th-­‐12th  Grade  Art  
    lruggles@central-­‐montcalm.org  
    8th  Grade  website:  
    cmmsart8.wikispaces.com  
    HS  Website:  
    cmccc.wikispaces.com  
    The  Lewis  and  Clark  Project  
    8th  Grade  
    9  Week  Project  
    Old  Encyclopedias  
    Papier  Mache  
    Instant  Ice  Tea  
    Ultra  Fine  Tip  Sharpie  Markers  
    Lewis  and  Clark    
    AuthenSc-­‐Looking  Journal  
    •  Old  Encyclopedias  (People  are  so  happy  to  
    donate  them!)  
    •  Art  Paste/Papier  Mache  Paste  
    •  11”x14”  Paper-­‐  to  “wrap”  pages  
    •  Instant  Ice  Tea  
    •  Primer  for  Cover  
    •  Brown  Acrylic  Paint-­‐  for  Cover  
    •  OpSonal:  Leather  Strap/Belt  to  Tie  Down  Book  
    AddiSonal  Supplies  
    •  Ultra  Fine  Tip  Marker  with  Turkey  Feather  
    •  Flower  Press  
    •  Clay  for  Peace  Medals  
    •  Rolled  Paper  Bead  Materials  
    •  Compass  (Paper)  
    4th  Grade  
    “Thomas  Jeffersons”  

    (An  “audience”  was  a  necessary  element  for  a  successful  project!)    


    Journal  Layout  
    Map  and  Title  Page  
    Response  Le_er  and  Supply  List  
    Peace  Medal  Design  and  Bead  List  
    Keel  Boat  and  Seaman,  the  Dog  
    Journaling  by  Candlelight  
    Journal  Responses  
    Mapping  Skills  
    Recipes  
    ObservaSonal  Drawing  
    Finish  Products  
    MeeSng  with  4th  Graders  
    CollaboraSve  Journals  

    Create,  Collaborate  and  


    Communicate  Course  
    9th-­‐12th  Grade  
    1,000  Journals  Project  
    Documentary  
    Karen’s  Whimsey  
    Altered  Book  CompeSSon  
    Altered  Book  OpSons  
    •  Old  Encyclopedias  (Papier  mached)  
    •  Old  Books  (Primed  or  led  in  original  state)  
    •  Paper  Bag  Books  
    •  Purchased  Sketchbooks  
    •  Binders  
    OpportuniSes  to  Collaborate  
    •  Exchange  with  Other  Schools  (all  levels)  
    •  CreaSve  WriSng  Classes  
    •  Ader-­‐School  Book  Altering  Party  
    •  Your  Family  and  Friends  
    •  Art  Show  or  other  Public  Event  (Monitor  
    Closely)  
    OrganizaSon  
    •  Encourage  students  to  create  covers  or  boxes  
    for  books  
    •  Place  each  book  in  a  large  zip  lock  bag.  
    •  Number  books  
    Sign  Up  Sheet  
    Share  Finished  Results  Online  

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