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| 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.
