Connections: Those Shoes (2 - 3 )
Overview
| Program Description: |
The Connections program brings a Hartford Stage teaching artist into the classroom to explore a piece of literature. Connections is a pre-reading residency; throughout the week, the class will explor... Read more
The Connections program brings a Hartford Stage teaching artist into the classroom to explore a piece of literature. Connections is a pre-reading residency; throughout the week, the class will explore the characters, plot, themes and suspense points of the chosen piece of literature using theatre techniques such as tableau, pantomime, role-play, dialogue, monologue, text analysis and storytelling - all before reading the book. At the end of the week, each student will receive their own copy of the book to keep and read. "Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts is about a boy named Jeremy who wants a pair of shoes so badly that it's all he can think about. Through Jeremy's story, students learn key financial literacy concepts, such as saving and earning , budgeting and spending, and wants vs. needs.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
2, 3 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Short Term Residency |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Number of Visits: |
4 |
| Availability: |
All school year, until spots are filled |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
4 consecutive days, Monday through Friday. Each visit is 45 minutes, can adapt to length of regular class period. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Book for each student is given at end of program. Please do not introduce beforehand. |
| Materials School Provides: |
Name tags for each student every day of the program |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Classroom. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Common Core Standard: |
Reading: Literature, Craft and Structure |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Core Art Standard: |
Responding Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students will learn theatre techniques
Students will engage with a piece of literature
Students will strengthen comprehension skills |
| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 3 Module 4: Artist Makes Art |
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