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Title of Project: Tradition Talks
Title of Project: Tradition Talks
How have influential artists from different cultures shaped society, and why is their impact still important today?
How have influential artists from different cultures shaped society, and why is their impact still important today?
Schools and Teachers
Schools and Teachers
Ames High School, Massapequa High School Main Campus
Teacher: Kelly Metzger Co-Teachers: Elizabeth Villajos, Jason Cavanaugh, Leo Soto
ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology
ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology
Appropriate for all English Proficiency Levels | Stand-Alone, Integrated ENL/ELA, Integrated ENL/SS, Integrated ENL/Math | ELA 9-10W6, ELA 9-10SL5, SS 9.1 | Canva
Description
Description
This project explored the impact of the arts on culture worldwide. Students researched a significant cultural figure from their home countries, examining their biography, birthplace, birthdate, contributions, and personal significance. Using Canva, students designed engaging newsletters to showcase their findings. This digital learning experience fostered research skills, creativity, and cultural awareness, allowing students to connect their heritage with global artistic influence.
Content
Content
I can research and analyze the impact of a cultural figure from my home country, explaining their contributions to the arts and society.
Language
Language
I can summarize key biographical details and explain the significance of my chosen figure using clear and well-structured sentences.
Technology
Technology
I can use Canva to design a visually engaging newsletter that presents my research in an organized and creative way.
Student work
Student work
Procedure
Procedure
Procedure and Student Engagement
Introduction: Students discussed how the arts shape culture and brainstormed influential figures from their home countries. A model newsletter sets expectations and models the assignment.
Research: Using databases and their chromebooks, students will gather biographical details and significance. Graphic organizers, sentence starters, and bilingual resources supported different language levels.
Technology: Students will use Canva to design newsletters, incorporating research, images, and visual literacy skills. Students will create audio and visual recordings through Canva to add dimension and tell the story of their figure.
Feedback: Peer reviews, teacher support, and structured discussions helped refine content and language.
Presentation: Students will showcase newsletters in a gallery walk, engaging in discussions, and reflecting on the cultural impact of their chosen figure.
Technology & Language
Reading & Writing: Researching and summarizing key details.
Speaking & Listening: Presenting, peer discussions, and feedback.
Resources and Other Materials
Resources and Other Materials
Reflection
Reflection
This project successfully engaged students in research, digital literacy, and cultural exploration, while supporting diverse language proficiency levels. Students demonstrated enthusiasm using Canva and took pride in showcasing their work.
Strengths:
The visual template helped ELLs organize information.
Scaffolding strategies, such as graphic organizers and sentence starters, supported language development.
The gallery walk encouraged peer interaction and meaningful discussion.
Areas for Improvement:
Some students needed more guidance on finding sources
Adding a mini-lesson on research skills could help.
Meeting one-to-one with students could strengthen revision and language growth.
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