Embedded Files
Resources/Links:
-Unit 1 Curriculum Map
-Weekly Class Slides:
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The Story Seed Podcast Fun stories to listen to at home!
ListenWise Great stories to listen to at home!
In this interdisciplinary unit, we will trace the evolution of storytelling as a uniquely human experience while also developing rich narratives of our own.
Lascaux Cave Painting
Background & Guiding Questions
I'm fascinated by stories! They play an important role in shaping our understanding of the world and our place in it. We can learn and grow as individuals, not only by listening to the stories of others but also by sharing our own.
In this unit, we'll investigate why humans have been telling stories since the very beginning and explore the ways in which the art of storytelling has changed over time. Our guiding questions for the unit include:
Why do humans tell stories?
How has storytelling evolved over time?
Why do OUR stories matter?
State Standards
Oral Expression and Listening
Reading for all Purposes
Writing & Composition
History
Primary Objectives:
Uncover the ways humans have shared stories across time
Explore and analyze literary features such as character archetypes, figurative language, plot structure, conflict, etc.
Practice structural elements of writing and mechanical conventions
Create captivating narratives to share with the world!
Extension Opportunities:
Extension Opportunities:
In every project, students are welcomed and encouraged to consider extension opportunities. Extensions offer a chance to explore individual interests while pushing understanding to the next level. If you're interested in an extension opportunity, please come see me so we can flesh out your ideas!
Options might include something like:
An investigation and explanation of a specific stage in the evolution of storytelling that you find the most interesting via:
video
essay
infographic
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