ROOM FOR ART Why do we teach art in school? Many believe that art is the only subject where children are able to express their “creativity” or “release their feelings”. Others believe that art helps student learn better. Still others think that the primary benefit of art is to provide children with something “fun”. The arts involve so many different areas. Art can be creating pottery, singing, playing an instrument, painting a picture, ballet dancing, poetry reading or acting and drama. Art is much more than just drawing a picture with crayons. There are many different ways to incorporate the arts in the schools. Some schools can allow professional artists to come on and share their talents and skill with the students. When finished learning about a specific art, students can share what they have learnt in a performance or an exhibit. (Adapted from Daily Warm-up 5) 41. The most important benefit of teaching art at school is to help children become an artist. A. True B. False 42. The only form of art taught at school is drawing a picture. A. True B. False 43. Children can learn to play a musical instrument in an art lesson at their school. A. True B. False 44. Only art teacher at school is allowed to teach art to children. A. True B. False 45 Children can display their paintings at an exhibition at their school. A. True B. False