After they trace with sharpie and erase the pencil lines, they were asked to open up their sketchbook and complete the sentences: I am...I can...I will... and fill the entire page. In the negative space surrounding their portrait they will write this declaration or anthem of who they are. Here are some pieces in progress and my (almost)finished example.
|This student wanted to add color for her declaration!|
|I didn't specify how the words had to be written. So this student is writing small.|