monsters of the u.s
DESCRIPTION
Mr. Tee Presents. Monsters of the U.S. http://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspx. 6 th Grade English & Art Collaboration. Objective. Read about urban horror stories Research the location Research the “monster” Collaborate with art students - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MONSTERS OF THE U.S
Mr. Tee Presents
6th Grade English & Art Collaboration
http://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspx
Objective
Read about urban horror stories Research the location Research the “monster” Collaborate with art students Create personal urban legend “scary
story”
Artwork
Locations
New Jersey Massachusetts New England Texas/Mexico
Salem Witch Trials
Lizzie Borden story
Lizzie Borden Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com
Questions asked
How do the stories relate to the locations?
How do the “monsters” relate to the location?
What makes this “monster” scary?
New Jersey DevilTHE MYSTERY OF THE JERSEY DEVIL!
The Legend of the Jersey Devil Part 1 - YouTube
Activity
Students will collaborate with children in multiple states to research an urban legend, understand the culture of the location, and then present their own spin on the legend.
Format of Activity
Week 1- Choose Urban Myth/Horror Week 2-Communicate with Epal Week 3-Research Myth/location Week 4-Art Partner Week 5-Present story
Standards
SAS - Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System