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I selected this work of art for it's colorful quality and it's realistic imagery.  I tried to select an image where my kindergarten students would recognize the people, buildings and curious to see if they could recognize the older models of transportation. 

I believe this work is appropriate because it has recognizable images and students will be able to identify what each person is doing.  Also, based on how students have responded to images that show a moment in a time gone by, I think they will pick up on the details in this image that show it is from the past.

I think it supports the VTS curriculum.  I don't think it supports anything particular in the kindergarten curriculum or what we are doing during our other art time.  It could possible support the literacy curriculum.  Students in kindergarten write stories using pictures and this picture has components that would tell a story.

I believe it will challenge my students to identify some of the obscure items within the realistic context.  The cart the woman is pushing and the sign near the truck and storefront will challenge some students. 

Since the images of people are in the forefront, I think this is what students will notice first.   Up to this point, imagery of human figures have really consumed our discussions in any VTS lesson that features people.  I also think the yellow trolley will capture their attention.  I think the recognizable components of the work will be something that any student in my class should be able to comment on during our VTS lesson.