New Unit- How We Express Ourselves- "War, HUH, What is it Good For?"
Central Idea:
In times surrounding war, people express and promote their points of view in many ways.
Lines of Inquiry:
War is a result of conflicting viewpoints & perspectives
Artistic expressions relating to war (writings, songs, art, monuments, and protests of war)
How these expressions impact both the creator and audience
We "unpacked" our new unit this week by viewing pictures that showed the different ways that people express themselves during times of war.
We also looked at song lyrics and viewed music videos that were written with a perspective regarding war.
During this unit we conduct a case study on the Revolutionary War. Students experienced a Skittle Tax Provocation. We traveled back to the time of the colonists and experienced "payday" by receiving Skittles, which represented our earnings or fortune. Unfortunately, the King of England decided to tax all of us and he took away most of our hard earned money (Skittles).
Central Idea:
In times surrounding war, people express and promote their points of view in many ways.
Lines of Inquiry:
War is a result of conflicting viewpoints & perspectives
Artistic expressions relating to war (writings, songs, art, monuments, and protests of war)
How these expressions impact both the creator and audience
We "unpacked" our new unit this week by viewing pictures that showed the different ways that people express themselves during times of war.
We also looked at song lyrics and viewed music videos that were written with a perspective regarding war.
During this unit we conduct a case study on the Revolutionary War. Students experienced a Skittle Tax Provocation. We traveled back to the time of the colonists and experienced "payday" by receiving Skittles, which represented our earnings or fortune. Unfortunately, the King of England decided to tax all of us and he took away most of our hard earned money (Skittles).
This provocation generated a list of inquiries.
Why was the King mean?
What did he need the money for?
What did the King do with the money?
Why didn't the colonists take action against the King?
What were the colonists' perspectives about being taxed?
Next, the French & Indian War and the events leading up to the Revolutionary War
The summative for this unit is to conduct a mini inquiry on a chosen war/conflict. Then choose a photograph from that war/conflict and reenact the photograph.
Inspired by the photograph, write a poem using figurative language to communicate a message.
Conduct a poetic reading set to music.
The summative assessments will be on display at the Expressions of War Art Gallery on
Nov. 6th.
Why was the King mean?
What did he need the money for?
What did the King do with the money?
Why didn't the colonists take action against the King?
What were the colonists' perspectives about being taxed?
Next, the French & Indian War and the events leading up to the Revolutionary War
The summative for this unit is to conduct a mini inquiry on a chosen war/conflict. Then choose a photograph from that war/conflict and reenact the photograph.
Inspired by the photograph, write a poem using figurative language to communicate a message.
Conduct a poetic reading set to music.
The summative assessments will be on display at the Expressions of War Art Gallery on
Nov. 6th.
Curriculum Update
Math
Shape and Space
IXL Accounts are set up. Information will be sent home this week.
Language
Reading
Book Clubs
*Books with a conflict theme
*Responding to Literature
* Cause & Effect
Writing
* Figurative Language & Powerful Poetry
* Propaganda Poster Study
*Song Lyric Study
Viewing & Presenting
Viewing Propaganda Posters and identifying elements
(slogan, color, symbols, message)
Viewing Music Videos and looking at language
Presenting a message through a photo and a poetic reading
Upcoming Dates-
Oct. 10- Excursion to Pearl Harbor
Oct. 13- Discoverer's Day
Oct.14- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 31- Halloween Parade at 9:00
November 6- Expressions of War Art Gallery
Math
Shape and Space
IXL Accounts are set up. Information will be sent home this week.
Language
Reading
Book Clubs
*Books with a conflict theme
*Responding to Literature
* Cause & Effect
Writing
* Figurative Language & Powerful Poetry
* Propaganda Poster Study
*Song Lyric Study
Viewing & Presenting
Viewing Propaganda Posters and identifying elements
(slogan, color, symbols, message)
Viewing Music Videos and looking at language
Presenting a message through a photo and a poetic reading
Upcoming Dates-
Oct. 10- Excursion to Pearl Harbor
Oct. 13- Discoverer's Day
Oct.14- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 31- Halloween Parade at 9:00
November 6- Expressions of War Art Gallery