Putting It All Together

Expansion Activity

TOPICS:                     Great painters

• Combine the following groups of ideas into ONE sentence

• Use parallel structures in your combined sentences.

• Use the words/expressions in parentheses to help you.

• Post your sentences.

EXAMPLE:

By the age of 15 Picasso was already technically skilled in drawing.

By the age of 15 Picasso was already technically skilled in painting. (series with "and")

ANSWER:

By the age of 15 Picasso was already technically skilled in drawing and painting.

Picasso explored painting.

Picasso explored sculpture.

Picasso explored ceramics. (series) 

Picasso incorporated newspaper print into his art.

He incorporated postage stamps into his art.  (Not only…but also)

Picasso evolved as one of the most highly influential artists of his time.

Van Gogh evolved as one of the highly influential artists of his time.  (Both…and)

One myth about Van Gogh is that he cut off his ear.

One myth about Van Gogh is that he killed himself out of frustration.

One myth about Van Gogh is that he was mad.  (Three myths…series with “that”)

Van Gogh’s work included bold lines.

His work included distorted lines.

His work included dotted and dashed brush marks.

His work included subtle colors. (series... with adjectives and nouns)

Pablo Picasso became famous worldwide after his death.

Van Gogh became famous worldwide after his death. (…and so….)