Vashti's Art and Self-Discovery

Vashti, a student who believes she can't draw, is encouraged by her teacher to make a mark on paper. This simple act leads her to explore her creativity, resulting in a series of colorful dots. Her work is displayed in an art show, boosting her confidence. Vashti's journey inspires a young boy to try drawing, showing the impact of encouragement and creativity.

What did Vashti's teacher suggest she do with the blank paper?

• Make a mark and see where it leads

• Fold it into a paper airplane

• Write her name on the paper

• Draw a picture of a polar bear

What was Vashti's initial reaction to her own drawing abilities?

• She was confident in her skills

• She wanted to become a professional artist

• She thought she couldn't draw at all

• She believed she was a great artist

What did Vashti do after making her first dot?

• She gave it to a friend

• She painted over it

• She signed her name on it

• She threw the paper away

How did Vashti feel when she saw her dot framed above the teacher's desk?

• Embarrassed

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Inspired to do better

What new color did Vashti discover she could make by mixing blue and yellow?

• Orange

• Green

• Purple

• Brown

What did Vashti use to create her colorful dots?

• Pencils

• Watercolors

• Markers

• Crayons

What did Vashti do differently with her dots as she experimented?

• She only used black and white

• She made them all the same size

• She created a dot by not painting one

• She painted dots in the shape of animals

How did Vashti's dots impact the school art show?

• They were ignored by everyone

• They made a significant impression

• They were criticized by the judges

• They were removed from the display

What did the little boy say to Vashti at the art show?

• He wanted to buy her painting

• He thought her art was too simple

• He didn't like her art

• He wished he could draw like her

What did Vashti encourage the little boy to do?

• Paint a picture of a landscape

• Write a story about art

• Try drawing something himself

• Use a ruler to draw straight lines