This Intentional Writing Framework uses visuals as springboards and asks writers to plan the intent, intended audience, voice, and then to pick a genre. Have students select a piece of art and then use this Thinking Sheet to create their story! #2020 #ThinkingSheet #FeaturedResource...
Handout_Intentional Writing Framework_October webinar (2).pdf
In the digital era reading visuals for meaning is key to effective communication. Use this Thinking Sheet with your students to explore what visual literacy is, why it is important, and how sketches, drawings, and three-dimensional models help make thinking visible. #2020 ...
TS for students_Visual Literacy is Essential.pdf
Addressing the concept of time in stories helps children understand how sequence impacts the plotline of any story, whether it is real (non-fiction) or imaginary (fiction). In this at-home project, children will create illustrations that reflect the beginning, middle, and end of a story...
Late Arrivals_Animated Video Project_final.pdf
When stories are personally relevant, children are better able to figure out how to distinguish fact from fiction. In this at-home project, children will create personal figurines (small sculptures or puppets that represent themselves) and illustrate scenes from a story. With the help of...
If I Was There_Animated Video Project_final.pdf
"Do You See What I Hear?" prompts reading comprehension and inspires children to create, present, respond, and connect as they learn. Understanding stories involves listening and visualizing. In this activity, children will create illustrations based on a story they have heard or read. "Do You...
2.4_Do You See What I Hear.mp4
"Late Arrivals" enhances writing skills and inspires children to create, present, respond, and connect as they learn. Addressing time in stories helps children understand how sequence impacts the narrative. In this at-home video activity, children will create illustrations that reflect the...
3.1_Late Arrivals.mp4
"If I Was There" prompts reading comprehension and inspires children to create, present, respond, and connect as they learn. Stories that are personally relevant help children understand the difference between fact and fiction. In this at-home video activity, children will create figurines to...
2.3_If I Was There.mp4
When children read or hear stories and notice that events are out of order, it not only tickles their sense of humor, it gives them an opportunity to create new meaning and new outcomes that change the original stories. In this downloadable lesson, children will illustrate a sequence of events...
What Happened Next_Animated Video Project-final.pdf
"What Happened Next?" prompts reading comprehension and inspires children to create, present, respond, and connect as they learn. Sequencing helps children understand the main idea of a story and how changing the order can change the meaning and the outcome. In this at-home video activity,...
2.2_What Happened Next.mp4
How do we help young writers use the power of imagination to change familiar stories and create new ones? How do we help learners identify and explain the differences between non-fiction and fiction? Using drawing and storytelling, children will create books that modify familiar tales and...
Story Surprises_Animated Video Project_final.pdf