{"id":30369,"date":"2021-08-21T09:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T13:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frankwbaker.com\/mlc\/?page_id=30369"},"modified":"2023-12-07T10:07:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:07:26","slug":"lesson-plan-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frankwbaker.com\/mlc\/lesson-plan-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson Plan 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emily Christiansen\u00a0 |\u00a0 Final Media Literacy Project: Lesson Plan<\/p>\n

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  1. Name of Lesson<\/strong>: Analyzing Art for conflict and theme (Visual Literacy)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Target Grade Level<\/strong>: 8<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Connection to specific standard<\/strong>: CCSS RL8.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text\u2026 summarize key supporting details and ideas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Brief Description<\/strong>: In Language Arts, students are reviewing the elements of literature at the beginning of the year (specifically setting, plot, conflict, and theme). This lesson builds on their previous work and uses art by Frida Kahlo to practice identifying conflict, gathering text evidence, and drawing conclusions about possible themes.\u00a0 Prior to this lesson, the students have learned about Frida\u2019s life and a bit about surrealism in art.\u00a0 The class will analyze the first painting together and fill out a chart, then work in pairs to analyze the second piece of art, and finally analyze the third piece independently.\u00a0 They will turn in their charts as an exit ticket to be assessed for understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          UNIT: ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE (Language Arts)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          CCSS Standard<\/u>:\u00a0\u00a0 RL 8.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize key supporting details and ideas<\/p>\n

          Teaching Point<\/u>:\u00a0 Readers search for conflict in various text forms (for example, art).\u00a0 When they observe a conflict, they ask, \u201cWhat could the author be trying to teach me about the world?\u201d They think about potential themes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Materials<\/u>: Frida Kahlo PowerPoint | chart paper\/doc camera + screen | talking partners established<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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          (Students have been learning about different types of conflict and identifying them in stories.\u00a0 They are familiar with the following types of conflict: self vs. self, self vs. others, self vs. society, and self vs. nature. They have also spent a couple of days learning about Frida Kahlo, reading excerpts from her biography and watching clips from the movie, Frida.<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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          Today, we will build on our knowledge of conflict and move on to the next step: looking for what lessons conflicts can teach us.\u00a0 When we recognize a conflict in a story or text, we need to stop and ask ourselves, \u201cWhat could the author be trying to teach me about the way the world works?\u00a0 What is a potential theme<\/strong> in this text?\u201d<\/p>\n

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          Today we will analyze a few of Frida Kahlo\u2019s paintings, beginning with this one, \u201cThe Two Fridas.\u201d\u00a0 We will examine conflicts in her life represented through her artwork.\u00a0 As we look over her paintings, we must stop when we see something that represents conflict and make note of it.\u00a0 After we have stated what conflict is being represented, we must ask, \u201cWhat is Kahlo teaching us about the world?\u00a0 Or \u201cWhat theme is present in this work?\u201d<\/p>\n

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          Let\u2019s take a look at the first painting together, and since it\u2019s the first time we\u2019ve seen it, let\u2019s make note of everything we notice. \u00a0Remember that all of the details the artist included can relate to elements of literature! (Show the PowerPoint slides and add to slide #3.)<\/p>\n

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          Now let\u2019s track our thinking in a chart like this:<\/p>\n

          (Allow time for students to set up the chart, then fill in the first row together.)<\/p>\n

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          Title of Painting<\/strong><\/td>\nConflict Present<\/strong><\/td>\nText Evidence that shows conflict<\/strong><\/td>\nPotential message or theme about life\/the world<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Two Fridas<\/td>\nSelf vs. Self<\/td>\nThe two Fridas<\/p>\n

          The split heart<\/p>\n

          The dripping blood<\/p>\n

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          		Some decisions can split you in half.<\/p>\n

          Sometimes letting go can be a messy affair.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tree of Hope<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Dream<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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          Continue PPT and looking at next two pieces of art.<\/p>\n

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          Active Engagement<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

          Continue PPT and looking at next two pieces of art. Students will work in pairs on the second painting and then independently for the third.<\/p>\n

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          Let\u2019s come back together.\u00a0 Now that we\u2019ve analyzed three pieces of art, let\u2019s look over our charts.\u00a0 Choose one theme you have written down and share with your partner, \u201cDo you agree with the lesson Kahlo could be trying to teach us?\u00a0 Why or why not?\u201d \u2013 turn and talk<\/p>\n

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          Today, we have thought deeply about how conflict often can teach us a lesson as readers.\u00a0 When we see a character facing obstacles, we must think, \u201cWhat is the author trying to teach me in this moment?\u201d\u00a0 As you continue to read your independent books, continue this work.\u00a0 Create a new chart in your notebook.\u00a0 When you discover a conflict in the story, ask, \u201cWhat is the author teaching me about the world?\u201d<\/p>\n

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          (Formative) Assessment:\u00a0 Turn and talks, chart in notebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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