How The Wisdom Givers Arts-in-Education Residency Addresses NC Common Core State Standards for 6th Grade.

The Cast of The Wisdom Givers at Clarkton School of Discovery

Notes on how creating The Wisdom Givers addressed NC Common Core State Standards for 6th Graders.

Language Arts - Research, analysis, writing, publishing to Google Docs and Blogger.com, presentation, vocabulary, speaking and listening. Based on a concept from the 6th grade reading list: The Giver by Lois Lowry.

History/Social Studies - examining time frames, examining differing points of view, understanding the decline and emergence of civilizations.

Technology - Computer use for Word processing, using Google Docs, emailing, blogging, running Keynote software, running sound board, recording interviews and public service announcements, photographing interview subjects.

Math - using abstract reasoning, precision, using sequencing and patterns, measuring, understanding geometry and spacing.

Science - Environmental awareness issues in the text, recycling and reuse of found objects to create the set.

Healthful Living- Personal responsibility, interpersonal skills, reflection, respect, ethics, etiquette, self-discipline, teamwork.

Arts Education…

• Music - Choral singing.
• Dance - Movement, Gesture.
• Visual Arts - Set Design.
• Theatre Arts - The proper use of breath, body, eyes, face, and vocal tools for the actor; stage directions; memorization of lines, and muscle memory for movement.

Extra Credit - a greater understanding of the importance of wisdom from our elders in our approach to living.