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Behind every great man is a woman! Looking at the role the First Lady plays.
<p>Opening: Class Discussion: What is a portrait? What are the Elements of Portrayal?</p>
<p>Show Michelle Obama Portrait- Have students work in pairs to come up with a list of things the artist wants us to know about the sitter.</p>
<p>Discuss answers</p>
<p>Read Washington Post article - Add any ideas to list</p>
<p>Divide class into 6 groups - Each group is given a group of first ladies. Students should come up with a list of attributes/characteristics/symbols for the group as a whole.</p>
<p>Small groups should then meet together and complete a Venn Diagram to show similarities and differences of the groups to distinguish how portraits may/may not have changed through time. Does this portray how the role of the first lady has evolved over time?</p>
<p>Further questioning: What roles will future first ladies (men, husband, partner) play in the U.S.</p>
<p>Extension activity: Portrait - Create a portrait of someone of importance or even a self-portrait. What style will it be in? How will you use the elements of portrayal?</p>
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<p>This collection was created in conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery's 2019 Learning to Look Summer Teacher Institute.</p>
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