Selected Poems of Joy Harjo - Music Center
Selected Poems of Joy Harjo - Music Center
Selected Poems of Joy Harjo - Music Center
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Model Lesson Five – Puppetry Arts: Build a Shadow Puppet<br />
Grades 2 – 5<br />
Materials: Found Poem, scissors for each participant, pencils, glue, tissue paper, plastic and markers, rods – wire or bamboo, wire cutters, large black tag board for each participant, Shadow Puppet<br />
screens; light source for each screen, metal fasteners for moving parts, masking tape; Teacher & Student Assessment Portfolios.<br />
Enduring Understanding As we explore our connection to Nature and to other people, we can gain understanding <strong>of</strong> our shared values and universal human heritage.<br />
Essential Questions Related to Lesson and Unit How can I use shape, scale, positive and negative space to build a puppet that represents an image or “character” from the<br />
Found Poem?<br />
Big Idea for Lesson Shape, scale, and positive/negative space elements are used to create a silhouette for the shadow puppet to help communicate its “character” – to make a<br />
visual connection to the meaning <strong>of</strong> the Found Poem.<br />
SUMMARY<br />
Lesson Five Outcomes Creative Task & Criteria Assessment Strategies<br />
Students will be able to:<br />
Incorporate prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> shape, scale and<br />
positive and negative space to produce their<br />
shadow puppet from their design. (AP, CE)<br />
Apply cutting techniques to their shadow puppet<br />
design. (AP)<br />
Complete their shadow puppet by attaching a rod<br />
to it. (AP)<br />
Demonstrate through discussing and building a<br />
shadow puppet that they have learned the content<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lesson. (AP, CE, CRA)<br />
Teacher will be able to:<br />
Teach the lesson effectively.<br />
Assess student learning outcomes.<br />
Document, collect and label the evidence <strong>of</strong><br />
student learning from this lesson.<br />
Assessing Prior Knowledge<br />
What are the design possibilities and limitations to<br />
consider when designing shadow puppets?<br />
When building puppets, what devices can be used to<br />
add movement or elements <strong>of</strong> surprise?<br />
CREATE & PERFORM – Becoming an Expert<br />
Task: Students will make a shadow puppet that connects<br />
meaningfully to the Found Poem.<br />
Final Task Criteria<br />
Students will be able to:<br />
Incorporate shape, scale, silhouette, positive and<br />
negative space.<br />
Firmly attach a control rod to the puppet.<br />
Present a clear visual connection to the Found Poem.<br />
Test “cut out” puppet on the screen to check<br />
effectiveness; refine if needed.<br />
Demonstrate cooperative teamwork.<br />
<strong>Music</strong> <strong>Center</strong> Anchor Work Model Curriculum Unit: <strong>Selected</strong> <strong>Poems</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Joy</strong> <strong>Harjo</strong>.<br />
©2011 <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Center</strong>: Performing Arts <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles County. All Rights Reserved.<br />
Teacher:<br />
Notes in assessment portfolio observations about<br />
students’ ability to work cooperatively in their groups.<br />
o Are they all able to accomplish the task?<br />
Identifies elements that should be re-taught and/or<br />
included in review.<br />
Asks students to assess whether the control rods are<br />
attached firmly to the puppet so it can be used many<br />
times.<br />
Student Prompts & Questions: Shadow Puppetry<br />
What part will your puppet play?<br />
What does it represent from the poem?<br />
Explain the word or phrase that inspired your puppet<br />
design.<br />
How does your puppet image connect to the Found<br />
Poem?<br />
Enduring Understanding:<br />
Describe what you learned about the Found Poem from<br />
making your puppet?<br />
Tell what surprised you as you looked at your<br />
completed puppet?<br />
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