Mona Leader

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo DaVinci is probably the most famous portrait in the world. I want our Winchester students to know and easily recognize her, but also have a little fun with her at the same time.
Many parodies have been created based on the Mona Lisa, where artists use her image but change the face or outfit to create a themed Mona of some kind. There's Marge Mona from the Simpsons, Pantene Mona to advertise shampoo, Miss Piggy Mona and even Mona Mr. Bean! The parody list goes on and on and there are even several web sites dedicated to Mona Lisa parodies and artworks.
I thought our 5th and 6th grade students would enjoy creating their own Mona Lisa parodies as an extra class activity when project work is completed early. I have printed copies of the Mona Lisa in silouette for students to trace on a blank sheet of paper. After they trace her silouette they use their imaginations to create a parody Mona Lisa of their own creation. So far I've seen Hippie Mona, Barbie Mona and Rapper Mona to name just a few. The students keep asking and asking to make more Monas and soon you will see a display of their Monas which will be titled "Mona Leader".
The Mona Lisa surely is the leader of the pack when it comes to famous portraits, and our 5th and 6th grade students are busy synergizing to create this upcoming "Mona Leader" display. I hope you'll enjoy viewing our Winchester students amusing imaginations!