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End-of-Year Evaluation Situation

Secondary One

Student Booklet

ARE YOU AN ARTIST?

Name :

Group :

Revised Version, October 2011

Evaluation Situation 2

1. In your opinion, who are the 3 most popular artists in the world?

2. What do artists do? Write 5 actions that artists do in the box below.

Introduction

Example: SING



Read the statements and write (T) for true or (F) for false. True False

a) An artist is someone famous and popular. ______ ______

b) A doctor is an artist. ______ ______

c) High school students are artists. ______ ______

d) We can become an artist at 50 years old. ______ ______

e) A mechanic is an artist. ______ ______

f) An artist is born an artist. ______ ______

g) To become an artist, you must go to school. ______ ______

h) A teacher is an artist. ______ ______

i) An artist can only be a singer, an actor or a dancer. ______ ______

j) An artist is someone who is talented in something. ______ ______

k) The president of the USA and Oprah Winfrey are artists. ______ ______

l) There is an artist in every one of us. ______ ______

m) An artist will always be an artist. ______ ______

n) A baby can be an artist. ______ ______

o) Boys are more artistic than girls. ______ ______

p) The word “artist” means someone who is good in art. ______ ______

q) People in politics are also artists. ______ ______

r) Skate boarders are artists. ______ ______

s) An artist can never be a taxi driver. ______ ______

t) If you want to be an artist, you can be one. ______ ______

Discuss all your answers from the task Quiz time with a partner. Here are a few prompts to help you:

�What is your answer for letter ?

�Do you think that it is true or false?

�My answer is .

�Give me an example please.

I think that it is true/false because .

Quiz Time!



In the computer industry, some people say that they are artists because they “create”

programs. They say it takes a lot of imagination to create fun video games. Are they real

“artists” or are they simply “technicians”?

A Definition

The meaning of

“artist” is a bit

vague. What is

an artist?

We can say that artists have to produce

something:

• A song, poem, book, etc.;

• Dancing, singing or other type of

performance;

• A painting, a sculpture, a drawing or

another creation;

Artists have to use their imagination to create something

new. The artist’s creation has to stimulate our thoughts and

emotions.

An artist is a person who

creates “art” or a person

that is skilled at some

activity.

What is an artist?

Examples of people who create

new things with their

imagination:

• A gymnast who creates a new

routine;

• A football coach who creates

new plays to win games;

• An inventor of a new product;

• A designer who makes new

collections;

• A teacher who creates a new

activity for his class.



5) Based on the text on page 4, write 3 elements needed to be an artist.

A

B

C

6. What is an artist? Write your personal definition in the box below. Write a minimum of 3 lines.

I think an artist is a person who…



Lennon rehearses "Give Peace a Chance" in

Montreal, Canada, in 1969.

Photo by Roy Kerwood. License CC-BY-2.5.

His Childhood1

John Lennon was born in Liverpool in October 1940

during the Second World War. In his childhood, he

saw little of his father who went missing while serving

in the navy. For several years, John was brought up by

his aunt Mimi.

In his early years, John was a mischievous student.

While in his early teens he got his first guitar and

would spend many hours playing. His aunt Mimi, used

to regularly say: “The guitar's all very well, John, but

you'll never make a living out of it." After the Beatles

were famous, John presented Mimi with a silver platter with this quote on it.

The Beatles

In 1957, he met and formed a successful musical

partnership with Paul McCartney. They complemented

each other very well. Lennon was considered the

leader of the Beatles, due to his superior age and also

his musical abilities. After being rejected by many

music companies, they eventually signed a deal with

Parlophone in 1962.

1 This text is adapted from Tejvan R.Pettinger, http://www.biographyonline.net/music/john-lennon.html.

The Beatles at John Lennon’s house.

Photo by Ethan A Russell. License CC-BY 3.0.

The Life of an Artist: John Lennon



John Lennon was no stranger to controversy. John Lennon said that “the Beatles were more popular

than Jesus Christ”. It led to a boycott in the United States. There was also a wave of record burnings,

although Lennon remarked that to burn them they had to buy them first.

In 1969 the Beatles had started to split up; it was John Lennon who was the main factor behind this.

His Solo Career

After 1970, John Lennon created a very successful solo career, often with the help of his second wife,

Yoko Ono. In the early 1970s, John Lennon also became a figurehead for the anti war Movement. His

song “Give Peace a Chance” became an anthem for the anti-war movement. His song “Imagine” has

also become a very influential song; it was voted 'most popular song’ in Britain.

John Lennon was shot dead in 1980, by an obsessed fan, in front of his home. The death shocked the

world, both musical and non musical.

The home of John Lennon, the Dakota Building, in New York City in 1965.

Photo by Jack Boucher, Public Domain.



Now answer the following questions about John Lennon. Answer the questions in complete

sentences on the answer sheet.

1. Who is the main character in the previous text? _______________________________

2. What is the main character’s date of birth? _________________________________________

3. Where was he born? ________________________________________________________

4. What musical instrument does he play? ______________________________________

5. When did he get his first guitar? __________________________

6. Who said, “The guitar’s all very well, John, but you’ll never make a living out of it”?

_________________________________________________________________

7. Was that person right or wrong saying that to John? Explain your answer.

________________________________________________________________________

8. What did John say about Jesus Christ? ___________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

9. Name two consequences that the group had to face because of John’s comment about

Jesus Christ? _________________________________________________________________

10. What happened to John Lennon in front of the Dakota?

11. Do you like John Lennon’s or the Beatles’ songs? Explain



Do the quiz to find out your artistic level. (1=no, 2=a little, 3=a lot)2.

2 Adapted from a test by the Carrefour jeunesse- emploi du comté de Richmond .

Write a number from 1 to 3 for each statement 1

No

2

A little

3

A lot

I like to write stories or articles in the newspaper

I like to draw

I like to play a musical instrument

I like to do artistic projects (miniature models, decorations, etc.)

I like to create or be in a school show

I like to imagine and create new things

I I like to decorate my bedroom

I like to take pictures

I like to imagine new comic strips

I would like to be a musician

I would like to be a writer

I would like to be a journalist

I would like to be a house designer

I would like to be a music composer

I would like to be a model

I would like to be a video game creator

I would like to create movies

I would like to be an architect

I would like to be an actor

I would like to be a singer

TOTAL

What is my artistic level?



Interpreting your results…

Circle the paragraph that corresponds to your score.

From 20 to 34

Your artistic level is low but you still have talents in different fields. For the moment, you don’t

consider yourself an artist.

From 35 to 44

You can consider yourself an artist. You are probably skilled in some artistic field and you would like to

develop your artistic side. You could even have a real artistic occupation in the future. You have time

to think about it.

From 45 to 60

There is no doubt about it: you are a real artist. Everything you do is influenced by your artistic side.

You could have an artistic occupation.

Do you agree with the paragraph that corresponds to your score? Why or why not?



We are all artistic up to a certain degree.

Here are 3 teens who explain their artistic side.

Wilson

My name is Wilson. I’m a

student in secondary 1 on

the south shore of

Montreal.

I spend most of my time at

school. School is okay but

what I really like is playing

music. I play the saxophone.

It’s a great instrument.

I like to play music because

it makes me feel good.

When I play music, I don’t think about my problems or anything else. I just

concentrate on the sounds I produce.

For me, music is essential. I need to play music every day.

This is why I think I am an artist.

Real Artists



Cindy My friends call me “C” but my real name is

Cindy. I’m 14 years old. I was born in Canada

but my parents are from Europe and Asia.

I love to travel. I like to see different

cultures. I think we can learn a lot from

other people.

One thing I love about travelling is shopping.

I like to buy new clothes. For me, what you

wear is who you are. Your clothes show your

personality.

I think that my artistic side is my sense of

fashion. I’m good at finding matching

clothes and creating new styles.

Joel

I’m Joel. I’m 15 and I’m in secondary 2.

I live in Longueuil, close to Montreal.

I’m a good hockey player. Hockey is my

life. When I come back home after school, I

run outside to play with my friends. We

play on the rink in the winter or in the

school yard in the summer.

When I play hockey, I like to create new plays. Scoring a goal with a surprising

new play gives me an incredible feeling. It takes a lot of talent and

imagination to be a good player. This is why I think that I’m a bit of an artist.



1) In the previous texts, what information is given about the teens?

Find 5 elements.

2) What makes Wilson an artist?

3) What makes Cindy an artist?

4) What makes Joel an artist?

5) Who is more like you, Wilson, Cindy or Joel?

Explain your answer

6) Now, write down what makes you an artist.

Example: Age of the person



Working Conditions of Professional Artists

Are artists all rich superstars? 3

The Money

The earnings of artists are very low, with an average of $23,490 a year. This is very low compared to

the average Canadian worker who makes $31,757 a year.

Average Earnings in Canada in 2001

Occupations

$$$

Writers

$31,911

All Canadians workers $31,757

Conductors, composers,

arrangers

$27,391

All artists $23,490

Actors $21,597

Painters, sculptors and visual

artists

$18,666

Musician and singers $16,090

Artisans $15,533

Dancers $14,587

3 Adapted from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm) and A Statistical Profile of Artists in Canada, Based on the 2001

Census, http://www.hillstrategies.com/docs/Artists_in_Canada.pdf.



Working Conditions

60% of artists are self-employed. This means that they don’t have “regular” steady jobs. They get

contracts for specific jobs or sell what they create. When you are self-employed, you are your own

boss: you make the decisions.

The other 40 % of artists have regular jobs. They work for newspapers, magazines, book and

software publishers; motion picture and video industries and other businesses. They have more job

stability and a regular salary.

How many…?

Artists represent about 0.8% of all the

workers in Canada. There are more female

(71,000) than male (59,700) artists.

Conclusion

We can definitely say that the vast majority of

artists are not rich superstars. Some are self-

employed and can have more freedom in

making decisions but they also make much

less money that the average Canadian.

A friend of mine says, “I don’t make lots of money as an artist but I love what I do!”



Now answer the questions below with complete sentences

1) Are artists all rich superstars? Explain.

2) How much money do artists make in general?

3) How much money do Canadians make in general?

4) Do the majority of artists have regular jobs?

5) Which artistic occupation pays more?

6) Which artistic occupation pays less?

7) Which artistic occupation would you prefer?

8) Are there more male or female artists?

9) Write an advantage of being “self-employed”.

10) In your opinion, is it more important to make lots of money OR love your job? Explain.

Discuss all your answers with a partner. Here are a few prompts to help you:

What is your answer for number ?

My answer is .

Why? Why not?

Give me an example please.

I agree because .

I agree because .

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