DIRECTIONS:

After you write your paper explaining the event which will give information concerning the background and historical data, you will include the information about where the event was, who was in the event, what you noticed, when the event was, why the event was held, who sponsored the event etc. Then for the Second Part, you will write about the discussion which you had with at least one other individual who was also at the event and you will write down what that person said and what you said and how you shared your ideas. You will write about how you saw the situation similarly or differently and how the experience helped you understand the purpose of artistic events. You will write about why there are artistic events in the community and the purpose of a community supporting art events. You will talk about how you agreed or disagreed in the value and purpose of art in the community and why we have art in our community.

BELOW are some suggestions to help you when talking to the individuals attending the event with you and discussing the event:

Did you notice anything that was a challenge for you to understand?

Was there anything that was difficult to comprehend that bothered you while attending this event?
What was challenging for you?

Have you attended an event like this before in this neighborhood? Why or Why not?

Did you find that discussing the event was helpful to understanding the event better?

Did you feel like you would like to learn more about this type of event and study more in depth why they do these types of events?

Did the event help you in any way understand another point of view?

What did you learn?

Did doing some research about the event and reading up about the background help you? In what way?

When responding and talking to another student --

Did you find that you were in agreement or were not in agreement with the other person? Explain in detail your response.