Students synthesize pinch, coil, and slab techniques to create a unique sculpture, focusing on craftsmanship and finishing.
A fairytale folklore project that explores the original dark roots of classic tales and analyzes their subversion and intersection in Stephen Sondheim's 'Into the Woods'.
A comprehensive project-based lesson where students research the classic literary origins of the characters in 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' before watching the film to compare adaptations and explore literary idioms.
Students explore the art of conducting, learning to lead an ensemble through 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures while controlling dynamics and tempo with physical gestures. This lesson emphasizes leadership, non-verbal communication, and collaborative music-making.
A primary art lesson introducing Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet. Students explore light, color mixing, and dappled textures using finger painting and sponge techniques to create their own garden masterpieces.
An interdisciplinary ELA and Art lesson where students explore the changing seasons of New England through sensory poetry and watercolor painting techniques. Students will learn to translate sensory observations into descriptive language and visual art.
After Reading Strategy: Consolidating skills into a final performance and assessment about students’ actions around the world.
After Reading Strategy: Comparing cultures, traditions, and navigation (directions) using role-play to evaluate perspectives across texts.
After Reading Strategy: Synthesizing information into 'Summary Sculptures' focused on food items and healthy lifestyles.
After Reading Strategy: Writing from the perspective of characters visiting cultural and educational places in Kuwait to synthesize meaning.
Before Reading Strategy: Practicing fluency and previewing text through weather forecast 'Radio Dramas' and climate reports.
During Reading Strategy: Using reenactment to boost recall of the history of technology and modern hobbies.
During Reading Strategy: Exploring multiple viewpoints within global celebrations and cultural events.
During Reading Strategy: Diving deep into traveler perspectives through the 'Hot Seat' technique while discovering countries.
During Reading Strategy: Using physical poses to represent informational text structures like cause/effect focused on environmental danger.
During Reading Strategy: Creating frozen tableaus to represent narrative story arcs centered on the joy of hobbies.
