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Line of Symmetry with “Krazy Kwilts (Quilts!)”

Marjore Oesch2nd Grade

L. E. Starke Elementary School

Pekin School District 108

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Summer 2007

Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978 - 1996,

Library of Congress, American Folklife Center

Students will compare the time period of quiltmaking to their lives and compare quilt designs using geometrical mathematical concepts such as patterning and lines of symmetry.

Overview/ Materials/LOC Resources/Standards/ Procedures/Evaluation/Rubric/Handouts/Extension

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Objectives

Students will:

· Identify the sound for qu as “kw”

· Cooperate with a partner

· Record vocabulary words in journal

· Define vocabulary words on paper

· Write the letters “qu” in qu spelling words

· Write a dictation sentence applying “qu” where appropriate and adding correct capitalization and punctuation

· Communicate ideas for class KWL chart

· Listen and Watch the American Memory Quilt Introduction

· Compare and contrast his or her bedroom with one of 1934

· Contribute to discussion about inventions and how they have changed our lives

· Write to inform reader of today’s technologies and why he or she is thankful for those technologies

· Assess individual writing sample with simple rubric

· Observe various quilt patterns in photos

· Feel texture and name pattern of Crazy Quilt

· Listen as Guest Speaker (Jo Ellen Kendall) shares quilt info and exhibits

· Hear math geometry term and draw lines of symmetry in objects on worksheet

· View quilt photos and decide how many lines of symmetry, if any, are possible

· Complete a plus/delta evaluation chart about the unit

· Demonstrate by drawing in the lines of symmetry on the figures of the quiz (edHelper.com worksheet)

Recommended time frame

11 days for approximately 1 hour each day

Grade level

2nd

Curriculum fit

Mathematics, Language Arts, Art, Social Studies, and Social Emotional

Materials

· Computer with Microsoft Office applications

· LOC Website: http://www.loc.gov

· Journal

· Pencil

· Print dictionary or on-line dictionary

· QU PowerPoint

·

HYPERLINK "http://teachingprimarysources.illinoisstate.edu/Resources_N/ISU_Lessons/lessons_k_3/symmetry_oeschm/Crazy%20About%20Quilts!.ppt"

Crazy for Quilts PowerPoint

·

HYPERLINK "http://teachingprimarysources.illinoisstate.edu/Resources_N/ISU_Lessons/lessons_k_3/symmetry_oeschm/Lines%20of%20Symmetry!.ppt"

Lines of Symmetry PowerPoint

· Binocular materials:

· Toilet tissue tubes

· Scotch tape

· Plastic wrap

· Rubber bands

· Crayons or markers

Handouts:

· Spelling Pre-Test Template

· Spelling Post-Test Template

· Mid-Week Activity or Modified Test for At-Risk Learner

· Spelling Graph #1 for 2007-2008

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Spelling Graph #2 for 2007-2008

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Spelling Graph for isolated project group(Lit Lab) or At-Risk Learner to show growth

· Venn Diagram of Bedroom Note Page

· Venn Diagram of Bedroom Template

Evaluation Handouts:

· QU PPT rubric

· Venn Diagram/Essay Rubric

· Class KWL Chart

· Overall Plus/Delta Form

· EdHelper Line of Symmetry worksheet/quiz

Enrichment Materials:

· Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson

· Luka’s Quilt by Georgia Guback

· Symmetrical Quilt Design Handout

· Asymmetrical Quilt Design Handout

Illinois State Learning StandardsBack to Navigation Bar

Language Arts:

GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

· 1.A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.

· 1.A.1a Apply word analysis skills (e.g., phonics, word patterns) to recognize new words.

· 1.B. Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.

· 1.B.1a Establish purposes for reading, make predictions, connect important ideas, and link text to previous experiences and knowledge.

GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

· 2.B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works.

· 2.B.1a Respond to literary materials by connecting them to their own experience and communicate those responses to others.

GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

· 3.A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.

· 3.A.1 Construct complete sentences which demonstrate subject/verb agreement; appropriate capitalization and punctuation; correct spelling of appropriate, high-frequency words; and appropriate use of the eight parts of speech.

· 3.C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

· 3.C.1a Write for a variety of purposes including description, information, explanation, persuasion and narration.

Mathematics:

GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.

· 9.B. Identify, describe, classify and compare relationships using points, lines, planes and solids.

· 9.B.1a Identify and describe characteristics, similarities and differences of geometric shapes.

· 9.B.1b Sort, classify and compare familiar shapes.

· 9.B.1c Identify lines of symmetry in simple figures and construct symmetrical figures using various concrete materials.

Science:

Goal 13:

· 13.B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.

· 13.B.1d Identify and describe ways that science and technology affect people’s everyday lives (e.g., transportation, medicine, agriculture, sanitation, communication occupations).

Social Studies:GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.

· 16.A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.

· 16.A.1a Explain the difference between past, present and future time; place themselves in time.

· 16.B. Understand the development of significant political events.

· 16.B.1 (W) Explain the contributions of individuals and groups who are featured in biographies, legends, folklore and traditions

GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.

· 18.A. Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions.

· 18.A.1 Identify folklore from different cultures which became part of the heritage of the United States

Fine ArtsGOAL 26: Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced.

· 26.B.Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts.

· 26.B.1d Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to create visual works of art using manipulation, eye-hand coordination, building and imagination.

Social Emotional SELGoal 2: Use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships.

· 2.C: Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others.

· 2C.1a. Identify ways to work and play well with others.

· 2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom behavior.

ProceduresBack to Navigation Bar

Day One:

· Teacher introduces spelling PowerPoint with QU wedding.

· Students pair into reading partners to apply qu sounds to isolated words.

· Students record unknown spelling/vocabulary words and use print or on-line sources to seek definitions

· Students assess collaboration and project completion with simple rubric

Day Two:

· Spelling Pre-test on QU wordsTeacher Introduces Crazy For Quilts PPT

· Teacher Records Ideas for K and W columns of KWL chart

· Teacher shows American Memory quilt website: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-

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· Teacher reinforces qu in spelling word, “quilt”

Day Three:

· Mid Week Activity on QU words to reinforce that all words start with “qu”

· Teacher will review KW portions of KWL chart and any other ideas

· Teacher will continue on Slide #5 of Crazy for Quilts PPT

· Students will listen to interview/descriptions of certain quilts such as crazy quilt

· Students will view bedroom from 1900’s and fill out Venn Diagram note page and Venn Diagram to compare and contrast his or her bedroom with the one belonging to Mr. Ryland’s daughter.

· Day Four: Teacher continues on Slide #9 of Crazy for Quilts PPT leading discussion about inventions and how they have changed our lives for the better. Slide photos illustrate limited material available to Americans and specify difficult situations that are taken for granted in today’s technological times.

· Teacher hands back each child’s Venn Diagram and students receive instruction to write to inform the reader of today’s technologies and why he or she is thankful for these technologies.

Day Five:

· Spelling Post-test on QU words

· Teacher explains rubric used to assess Venn/Diagram and Informative Writing

· Student continues writing activity allowing peer assistance for questions and editing.

· Student assesses own writing with Venn Diagram/Be Thankful! Rubric.

Day Six:

· Graph results of pre and/or post tests on QU words

· Teacher shares quilt personal Crazy Quilt and takes questions in show and tell format.

· Teacher takes thumbs up/thumbs down survey of those who could explain line of symmetry to the class.

Day Seven:

· Teacher introduces term “line of symmetry” with Lines of Symmetry PPT (Slides 1-5)

· Students will watch United Streaming Video defining and illustrating example of line(s) of symmetry : http://www.unitedstreaming.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=AD4EEEB1-9F4E-4A12-BAD5-599C536C8222

Day Eight:

· Guest Speaker shares quilt pattern info and personal exhibits while students use symmetrical spectacles (hands) to look for lines of symmetry.

Day Nine:

· Students will create spectacle binoculars out of toilet tissue rolls utilizing this website:http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/toystomake/a/blbinocr.htm

· Teacher leads discussion of Lines of Symmetry PPT (Slides 6-20)

Day Ten:

· Teacher records ideas generated by class for the “What Have You Learned?” portion of the KWL chart using Lines of Symmetry PPT (Slide 21) as a visual on overhead monitor

· Students record answers for the Plus/Delta chart about specific likes and dislikes of the unit

Day Eleven:

· Students take quiz working individually to draw the lines of symmetry on the figures of the edHelper.com worksheet.

· Teacher shows Enrichment Art and Language Arts Options as students finish and hand in their quizzes.

EvaluationBack to Navigation Bar

Evaluation data can be obtained from the following evaluation tasks:

· QU PPT rubric

· Venn Diagram/Essay Rubric

· Class KWL Chart

· Overall Plus/Delta Form

More Evaluation (Data Collection) Handouts:

· Spelling Pre-Test Template

· Spelling Post-Test Template

· Mid-Week Activity or Modified Test for At-Risk Learner



· Spelling Graph for isolated project group(Lit Lab) or At-Risk Learner to show growth

Extension Back to Navigation Bar

· Two Extension activities can be found on slides #23 and #24 of the Lines of Symmetry Using Quilts PPT or by using the Enrichment Activities PPTThe following handouts can also be used:

· Symmetrical Quilt Design Handout

· Asymmetrical Quilt Design Handout

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Primary Resources from the Library of Congress

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Image

Description

Citation

Permanent URL

Nine Patch quilt, detail

Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978 - 1996, Library of Congress, American Folklife Center

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/qlt:@field(DOCID+@lit(br034))

Strip quilt



1994 Connecticut State Winner; Fruit on the Vine


http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/qlt:@field(DOCID+@lit(le059))

1992 Montana State Winner; Desert Storm



1994 Illinois State Winner; Breaking the Ice

:Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978 - 1996, Library of Congress, American Folklife Center


Mamie Bryan showing her quilts to Gerri Johnson



1992 3rd Place National Winner; Fireweeds, Fiddleheads, and Fairies



1992 Colorado State Winner; Lillies



1992 Georgia State Winner; Victorian Kaleidoscope



1996 Minnesota State Winner; Watercolor Silence



1992 Illinois State Winner; Starlight, Starbright



Eunice McAlexander, Lora King and Crystal Cruise quilting at frame



Necktie quilt made by Alice Sprouse

Tending the Commons: Folklife and Landscape in Southern West Virginia. American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/afccmns.mhc06301

Daughter of A.O. Ryland. Family used quilts as mattresses. Near Williston, North Dakota.

1937

Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA-OWI Collection, [reproduction numberLC-USF34-030816-D DLC (b&w film neg.)]

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/fsaall:@field(NUMBER+@band(fsa+8b20053))

Home of A.O. Ryland near Williston, North Dakota

1937

Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA-OWI Collection, [reproduction numberLC-USF34-030819-D DLC (b&w film neg.)]


Interior of Elling O[h]nstad sod house, Fairdale, North Dakota, June 24, 1923.

Fred Hultstrand History in Pictures Collection, NDIRS-NDSU, Fargo.

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/ngp:@field(NUMBER+@band(ndfahult+b079))

Mrs. Shotbang with her four children she delivered herself. Husband broke his foot early this spring. About time baby was to be born they ran short of coal and bed clothing, Mrs. Shotbang had to take care of the newly-born baby and the rest of the family, cutting fence posts for fuel. The family almost froze; no mattresses on the beds this past winter, only quilts over the hard springs.

1937

Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA-OWI Collection, [reproduction number, LC-USF34-030812-D DLC (b&w film neg.)]


"And that was what we called the crazy quilt."


http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/qlt:@field(DOCID+@lit(a0061))

Crazy quilt



Rubric


CATEGORY

3

2

1

Attitude

Always had a positive attitude. A true "I Care" kid who listened and shared!

Often had a positive attitude but was occasionally rude to partner.

Often was rude to partner. Had a very crabby attitude.

Time-management

Used time wisely! Finished the project.

Took one or two breaks. Needed a reminder to get back on task.

Needed several reminders to stay on task!

QU words and definitions

Wrote two or more "qu" words AND their definitions.

Wrote one "qu" word and it's definition.

May have written "qu" words but has no definitions.

Handouts


Welcome to Miss Ryland’s Bedroom!

Let’s Compare and Contrast!

Look at the photo above with a partner and answer the following questions:

1. How is this bedroom similar to your bedroom?

2. What is different about Miss Rylands ’s bedroom?

Write your ideas here:

________________________________________________________________

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Name___________________________

Date_________________________________

Spelling Pre-test

1. _________________________________________

2. ________________________________________

3. ________________________________________

4. ________________________________________

5. ________________________________________

6. ________________________________________

7. _________________________________________

8. _________________________________________

9. _________________________________________

10. ________________________________________

11.________________________________________

12. _______________________________________

13.________________________________________

14.________________________________________

15.________________________________________

Dictation Sentences:

Name__________________________

Date_________________________________

Spelling Post-test

1. ____________________ilt________________

2. ____________________it _______________

3. ____________________iet ______________

4. ___________________ack ______________

5. ____________________ick _____________

6. ____________________een ______________

7. ____________________ote_______________

8. ____________________ ill _______________

9. ____________________ ip ______________

10. ____________________ ail_____________

11._____________________ art_____________

13. ____________________ arter ____________

13.______________________ arterback________

14._____________________ andry ____________

15._____________________ agmire ____________


I see a warm _________________ on top of my bed

Can she take the _____________ class to lunch yet

Name________________________________

Date_________________________________

Spelling Post-test

1. _________________________________________

2. ________________________________________

3. ________________________________________

4. ________________________________________

5. ________________________________________

6. ________________________________________

7. _________________________________________

8. _________________________________________

9. _________________________________________

10. ________________________________________

11.________________________________________

14. _______________________________________

13.________________________________________

14.________________________________________

15.________________________________________


KWL Chart

What do you know?

What do you want to learn?

What have you learned?

Name_______________________________

Date________________________________

+What did you like about the quilt unit?

· What do you think we should change for next time?

Hooray! You get to create your own quilt block with one (or more () lines of symmetry. Think first! Make a mental plan before you begin.

You may be asked to fold your block to prove it is uses symmetrical patterning.

Name______________________________________

Date_______________________________________

Yippee! You get to create your own quilt block with zero lines of symmetry. I can’t wait to see your free artistic expression. Perhaps we will see your design on the next award winning quilt (.

Name______________________________________

Date_______________________________________

Number of lines of symmetry= _______

Be careful! This is a really tricky question!

Hint: The answer is supposed to be zero, silly!

Number of words I spelled correctly on my spelling test:

Spelling Test Results

Name ________________________

Aug. 31Sept. 7Sept. 14

Sept. 21

Sept. 28

Oct. 5

Oct. 12

Oct. 19

Oct. 26

Nov. 2

Nov. 16

Nov. 30

Dec. 7

Dec. 14

Dec. 21

Jan. 11


Spelling Test Results

Name ________________________

Jan. 18Jan. 25Feb. 1

Feb. 8

Feb. 15

Feb. 22

Mar. 7

Mar. 14

Mar. 20

Apr. 4

Apr. 11

Apr. 18

Apr. 25

May 2

May 9

May 16


Individual Spelling Test Results

Name ________________________

Pre-test List #1

Date

Post-test List #1 DatePre-test List #2 Date

Post-test List #2 Date

Pre-test List #3 Date










Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________

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Number of challenge words I spelled correctly on my weekly spelling test:



My Bedroom

Miss Ryland’s Bedroom

Compare and Contrast

Venn Diagram

Name__________________________________________

Date___________________________________________

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