What if Objects Told Stories?

The video tutorial guides viewers through an imaginative activity where they explore the stories objects might tell if they could speak. Using the example of Dave the Potter, an enslaved artist known for his pottery and poetry, participants are encouraged to create their own pottery piece that tells a story. The activity involves reading about Dave, imagining the stories his pottery might tell, and then sculpting a 'poetry pot' that includes a poem about themes like freedom or change. Finally, participants are encouraged to share their creations and reflect on other objects in their lives.

What is the main activity suggested in the introduction of the video?

• Exploring and creating stories with objects

• Writing a poem about nature

• Painting a landscape

• Building a model of a famous building

Who is Dave the Potter, as mentioned in the video?

• A famous painter

• A renowned sculptor

• A musician from the 18th century

• A poet and potter who faced injustices

What are students encouraged to imagine about Dave's ceramic pots?

• The stories they might tell about their creation

• The price they would fetch at an auction

• How they were used in modern times

• The colors used in their design

What should be included in the poetry pot created by students?

• A poem about freedom, art, life, or change

• A detailed map of Dave's hometown

• A list of famous potters

• A biography of Dave the Potter

What is the final step in the activity involving the poetry pot?

• Share it with others and tell Dave's story

• Submit it for a competition

• Use it as a planter

• Sell it at a local market