Exploring Comic Strip Scale Factor Concepts

The video tutorial guides students through an art mask project using scale factors. It begins with an introduction to the project, followed by instructions on setting up a grid on graph paper. The teacher demonstrates how to align and draw the grid on a comic strip, determine the appropriate scale factor, and create enlarged graph paper. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of precision and offers tips for correcting mistakes. The video concludes with a prompt to watch a second video for further instructions.

What is the main focus of the art project introduced in the video?

• Designing a logo

• Painting a landscape

• Creating a sculpture

• Working with scale factors

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

What should you do after choosing a comic strip?

• Paste it on a canvas

• Cut it into pieces

• Construct a grid using graph paper

• Start coloring it

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why is it suggested to share a piece of graph paper with a neighbor?

• To make the project more fun

• To compare results

• To save paper

• To ensure accuracy

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

What is the size of each square on the centimeter grid paper?

• 2 by 2 centimeters

• 1 by 1 inch

• 5 by 5 centimeters

• 1 by 1 centimeter

What should you do if the lines on the grid are not perfectly straight?

• Erase and start over

• Ignore it as it will still work

• Ask for help

• Use a different ruler

How do you determine the scale factor for the new grid?

• By measuring the original drawing

• By guessing

• By using a calculator

• By asking the teacher

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

What is the purpose of creating an enlarged grid?

• To make it look professional

• To fit more details

• To make the drawing process easier

• To use more paper

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

What should you do if you make a mistake while drawing the grid?

• Ask for help

• Fix it immediately

• Start over

• Ignore it

Why should the lines on the grid not be too dark?

• To avoid smudging

• To make the drawing look better

• To make it easier to erase later

• To save pencil lead

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the next step after completing the enlarged grid?

• Submit the project

• Color the grid

• Watch the second video

• Start drawing the comic strip

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CCSS.8.G.A.3