UOI 4 Stories

April 2014

Teachers: Ms. MacLaren, Ms. Rogers, Ms. Waterman

Grade:  Kindergarten  Div. 18/19/20

The Kindergarten students are working on an IB Unit of Inquiry that will last approximately 3-4 weeks.  During this time students will be involved in inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning (integrating the subject areas).

Theme:  How We Express Ourselves

 

Central Idea: Stories

Stories inspire us to express ourselves in a variety of ways (through art, drama, music, and play).

The subjects that will be specifically integrated into this unit:

Fine Arts - Creating and communicating, drama, dance, music, art

Language Arts - Developing abilities in writing, representing, reading/viewing, and extending thinking.

Throughout this unit, students will participate in activities focusing on:

-   Connecting to stories

-   Responding to stories

-   Creative action inspired by stories

Attributes of the Learner Profile that we will be focusing on developing during this unit:

       - Communicator: sharing ideas       

- Reflective: thinking about how ideas are connected

- Risk-taker: trying new things (drama, dance, etc.)

How to assist your child throughout this Unit of Inquiry:

-   Join and visit the public library.

-   Read a variety of stories to your child. Discuss meaningful personal connections that your family might have.

-   Suggested questions: Did this story remind you of anything that has happened to you?

Activities

-   Story-telling and retelling

-   Sequencing stories

-   Finger-puppet and puppet play

-   Young Actor’s Project (in-class workshop x3)