Title: Johnny Tremain Mural
Grade Level: 7
Subjects: Language Arts
Art
Learner Outcomes:
Duration: 3-4 45 minute class periods.
Materials: freezer paper/bulletin
board paper
markers
colored pencils
Technology Tools: Computer
with Internet access
Procedure:
Days 1-4: 1. Divide
the students into 12 groups (1 for each chapter). Assign each group
a chapter.
2. Using freezer paper
or bulletin board paper, the students will create large murals depicting
the events
of each chapter of Johnny
Tremain.
3. Once each mural is complete, the students will write a brief synopsis
of the important events depicted.
4. Display the murals in the classroom or hallway.
Modifications: IEP specifications will be followed.
Enrichment: Develop a TV program
using the same basic technique. Make the murals in a smaller version
(approximately 18 X 24 inches). Connect the murals together
into 1 long, continuous sequence. Use a large
box with a screen cut out of the front. Wrap the mural around 2 dowel
rods and feed it through the box
to display the story on the screen of the TV.
Assessment: Students
will be graded on completion of murals along with accuracy of the written
synopsis.
Students will also be graded on cooperation in the group work.
Language Arts: 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.56, 7.58, 7.60, 7.62, 7.64, 7.65, 7.170, 7.169, 7.172, 7.173
Art: 7.1, 7.14, 7.15, 7.22, 7.27
Process/Workplace: PW.2, PW.9, PW.10, PW.14, PW.16,PW.17, PW.26, PW.27, PW.28, PW33, PW.36, PW.37, PW.38
Authors: Jim
Davis, Robin
Davis, Debbie
Hibbs
Rowlesburg Elementary Middle School
References:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/johnnytremain/
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