Is pink your color? Pink is for Blobfish invites students to put on their rose-
colored glasses to research the color pink and its effect on mood and tone.
Students will be challenged to think PINK as they investigate everything from
obscure pink animals to making their own pretty-in-pink masterpieces inspired
by pop artist Andy Warhol. They will mix a multitude of pink hues, analyze a
variety of text features, curate a cabinet of pink curiosities, and broaden their
understanding of pink’s popularity.
Before you begin...
Each Artful Reading Module is flexibly designed for a 2-3 week duration. Lessons are marked for Before-, During-, or After-Reading to guide your planning. We have added a sample of a Before Reading lesson entitled Think Pink! for you to preview. Each lesson is designed in an easy to read format, with standards, materials needed, and step-by-step directions to ensure you are fully prepared when it’s time to deliver.
This module contains the following lessons:
- Think Pink!
- Pink is for Everyone
- Tints and Shades
- Pink is for Blobfish
- Made Ya Look!
- Color Theory
- Tickled Pink
- The Pink Umbrella
- Pretty in Pink
The summative writing tasks will invite students into a PBL experience. While
conducting self- and group-initiated research, the compelling question
students will explore is: How can we add a hint of pink to our community? Optional Extension Tasks are also available to stretch the module further.
Standards Matrix
This module is aligned to National Literacy standards and National Arts Anchor standards. For your reference, we have added images of the standards matrix for this module.
Key Vocabulary
Repetition, Tint, Shade, Theory, Infographic, Sidebar, Glossary, Key Words,
Photograph, Illustration, Type of Print, Curator, Typography