Format
1. Valerie will demonstrate several ways to incorporate writing into curriculum using the unique methods of paper-cutting, draw and tell, tangram objects, and a One Minute Story.
2. Students or teachers will choose a vocabulary word or concept from a list supplied previously by the current curriculum unit..
3. Teachers or students will apply one of the methods to write about their concept.
4. We brainstorm and share ideas.
5. We use these ideas to jump into new ideas regarding representing non-fiction concepts and vocabulary terms.
6. Q and A if time permits.
Students or teachers will need several sheets of paper, scissors and, if we are using tangrams, a pre-cut tangram set, a glue stick and a pencil please.
Objectives
Experimenting with Valerie's unique ways to teach vocabulary terms or non-fiction concepts, or writing short stories or personal narratives, teachers and/or students will:
-incorporate art into their writing
- be motivated to try a different way of writing as it relates to their science, or social studies concepts or vocabulary words.
- choose a current vocabulary word or concept to write about
- engage in one of the demonstrated creative writing techniques such as creating tangram objects, incorporating sign language into writing and creating symmetrical paper objects to represent their story
- demonstrate their understanding of the concept of paper-cutting, draw-and tell and tangram pictures
- use one of the presented art methods to demonstrate a concept or vocabulary word
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Please discuss this with Valerie. Science and Social Studies Standards are covered as well as many of the NS/CCSS Standards of Literacy, Writing, Speaking & Listening K to Eighth grade.
CCSS.ELA
-Literacy RL K to 8, RL 1 to 10,
-Writing WK.1 to 8.10
-Speaking & Listening SL K,1 to 5.6
-Art NA-D. K- 5.1, NA-D.K-5.3, NA-T.K-5.2, NA-VA.K-5.1-3, K-5.6
-Math Geometry K-2G.A.1, K-2G.A.2
Valerie is happy to address standards that are important to your particular school or learning situation. She will tailor her program to your requests!
State Standards
Valerie covers most all of the Reading Comprehension, Speaking & Listening, and Writing Process Standards for Kindergarten up to Eighth grade level. If you would like the specific standard numbers to include in your lesson plans, please let Valerie know and she will email them to you.