Author: Fuccillo, Linda and Della Paolera, Liz

Publication Year: 2001

Media Type: Report

Summary:

This project will support the development of lessons and activities spanning the period of early immigration to America. The objective is for students to learn about the contributions immigrants have made to the and to develop skills as researchers, writers, and performers.

Abstract:

This project will support the development of lessons and activities spanning the period of early immigration to America. To increase students understanding of the difficulties newly-arrived immigrants faced when they reached America, students will learn to formulate central questions, locate information, and thoughtfully synthesize their learning. Teachers will work with artists from the Cambridge Middle School Drama Collaborative (CMSDC) to help students develop their voice as researchers, writers, and performers. Through drama and visual evidence, students will integrate tableaux, first-person narrative, and radio play activities into a master project and presentation.

This lesson plan was developed for sixth graders by teachers in Core Knowledge schools and presented at the 2001 Core Knowledge National Conference. Core Knowledge schools and curriculum are administered by the Core Knowledge Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence and fairness in early education.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Arts Education