We have begun Story Workshop. Students use loose parts to create a story. This past week we focused on characters! Some students began book making from their Story Workshop creation!  This past week there was a lot more stories to do with Halloween! Here are some Pictures:

 

 

Big Ideas: 

  • Stories and other texts connect us to ourselves, our families, and our communities. 
  • Language and story can be a source of creativity and joy. 
  • Everyone has a unique story to share. 

Curricular Competencies: 

  • Create stories and other texts to deepen awareness of self, family, and community 

Learning Involved: 

  • writing processes- may include revising, editing, considering audience 

First Peoples Principles of Learning: 

  • Demonstrate awareness of the role that story plays in personal, family, and community identity 

Core Competencies: 

Critical Thinking  

  • I can try a new idea when something doesn’t work 

Creative Thinking 

  • I can try different ways of doing things 

Communication 

  • I can share my ideas and questions 
  • I can listen to others 

Social Responsibility 

  • I can share my ideas with others