Plan
| Week 1 |
Day 1
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| Activities |
Project Introduction and Essential Question Exploration - Introduce the project by discussing the essential question about the contributions of a famous Kentuckian to Kentucky culture, setting the stage for the learning journey ahead (25 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. A draft of a creative writing piece inspired by the famous Kentuckian's contributions.
2. Initial research notes and a list of sources about the chosen Kentuckian. 3. A rough sketch of the visual timeline highlighting key contributions. |
| Preparation |
1. Secure local historians or museum staff and a storyteller for 'Living History Day' and the 'Kentucky Storytelling Circle.'
2. Gather costumes or props for students to use during role-play activities. 3. Prepare a list of resources, including books, articles, and online databases, for students to use for research. 4. Set up a digital platform for students to share their creative writing drafts and receive feedback. 5. Provide art supplies for students to begin sketching their visual timeline projects. |
| Week 2 |
Day 2
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|---|---|
| Activities |
Research Session - Students work in pairs to use online databases and library resources to gather information about the famous Kentuckian's contributions to Kentucky culture, honing research skills and sharing initial findings with their partner (25 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Research summary document outlining key contributions of the famous Kentuckian.
2. First draft of creative writing or visual project shared on the digital platform for feedback. |
| Preparation |
1. Gather books and online resources about the famous Kentuckian for research.
2. Coordinate with community partners for potential interviews or information sessions. 3. Prepare digital platform for students to upload drafts and receive feedback. 4. Invite local artists to guide students in creative project development. |
| Week 3 |
Day 3
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| Activities |
Critique and Revision Session - Students engage in a 'two stars and a wish' peer feedback session, providing constructive feedback on each other's creative writing drafts or visual projects, refining their collaborative and critical thinking skills (25 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Revised drafts of creative writing pieces, incorporating peer and digital feedback.
2. Initial mural design sketches, collaboratively created by student groups. |
| Preparation |
1. Set up a digital platform for students to share and comment on each other's drafts.
2. Coordinate with a local artist to assist students in the mural design process and provide feedback. 3. Gather materials for mural sketching, such as large sheets of paper, pencils, and colored markers. 4. Prepare a rubric or checklist to guide students in the 'two stars and a wish' feedback method. |
| Week 4 |
Day 4
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|---|---|
| Activities |
Mock Town Hall Preparation - Students finalize their scripts and roles for the mock town hall meeting, ensuring they understand the historical impact and contributions of the famous Kentuckian they will represent (25 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Completed collaborative mural or art piece
2. Rehearsed role-play scripts for the mock town hall meeting 3. Reflection letters to the famous Kentuckian or community partners 4. Successful exhibition of the 'Kentucky Culture Fest' |
| Preparation |
1. Ensure all art supplies and mural materials are available for final touches.
2. Prepare the venue and necessary props for the mock town hall meeting rehearsal. 3. Organize a comfortable space for the reflection circle, with seating arranged in a circle for open discussion. 4. Provide letter-writing materials, including paper, envelopes, and pens for the reflection letters. 5. Coordinate logistics for the 'Kentucky Culture Fest,' including invitations, exhibition space, and setup for the mural display and role-play performances. |