South Carolina ELA Standards: W.MCC.1, W.MCC.3, W.RC.6, C.MC.1
These questions can be used as writing prompts, turn and talk prompts, or full class discussions.
This activity can be used digitally or be printed. These questions can be displayed on the board, posted on a digital platform, read orally, or printed for individual students.
Vashti's teacher inspires her to draw, starting with a simple dot. Can you think of someone that has inspired you to do something hard? Share about this person.
As you watched the video story, you noticed the lighting was gray at first and then became colored. Why do you think the director chose this type of lighting? What might the colors represent?
What is something that you've learned from someone else that you've been able to pass on to another person?
Share about something that is hard for you. How can your friends support you in being brave?
Writing Prompt: YOUR DOT!
Draw your own dot! After you have drawn your dot, write/talk about it! Why did you use the colors you did? Did you include anything inside of your dot? What does your dot represent? Don't forget to post it on our community dot wall by clicking the button below.