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I Am... Poem Artwork

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Lesson Plan

I Am... Poem Artwork

create an 'I am...' poem artwork

In this lesson, students will watch the animated short film 'The Starfish Story' and then create an 'I am...' poem artwork inspired by the themes of the story. This lesson combines visual storytelling with creative expression, providing a rich learning experience that promotes empathy and resilience. Students will use markers, crayons, and watercolor to illustrate their poems.

Audience

3rd grade art

Time

45 mins

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Blended Learning

Materials

Markers, Crayons, Watercolor, Activity Worksheet, and Short Film: The Starfish Story

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  1. Greet the students and explain that today's lesson will be about creating an 'I am...' poem artwork.
  2. Briefly introduce the video 'The Starfish Story' and explain that it will help inspire their poems.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  1. Show the video 'The Starfish Story'.
  2. After the video, ask a few students to share their thoughts about the story and its main message.

Step 3

Discussion and Brainstorming

10 mins

  1. Discuss the themes of empathy and resilience from 'The Starfish Story.'
  2. Ask students how the story made them feel and what personal qualities they think helped the child in the story save the starfish.
  3. Guide students to think about their own qualities and ask them to brainstorm words and phrases that describe who they are.

Step 4

Creating 'I am...' Poems

15 mins

  1. Hand out the 'I am...' poem worksheets.
  2. Explain to the students how to fill in the blanks to write their 'I am...' poems, encouraging them to use the brainstormed words and phrases.
  3. Walk around the room, providing assistance as needed.

Step 5

Creating Artwork

10 mins

  1. Once the poems are written, provide markers, crayons, and watercolor for students to create illustrations that accompany their poems.
  2. Encourage creativity and self-expression in their artwork.

Step 6

Closure and Sharing

5 mins

  1. Ask students to share their 'I am...' poem artworks with the class.
  2. Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about themselves and others through this activity.
  3. Collect the completed artworks to display in the classroom.
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Worksheet

I Am... Poem Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in writing their own 'I am...' poems by providing structured prompts.

I am ________ (two special characteristics you have).








I wonder ________ (something you are curious about).








I hear ________ (an imaginary sound).








I see ________ (an imaginary sight).








I want ________ (an actual desire).








I am ________ (repeat the first line).








Soy ________ (dos características especiales que tienes).








Me pregunto ________ (algo de lo que tienes curiosidad).








Escucho ________ (un sonido imaginario).








Veo ________ (una vista imaginaria).








Quiero ________ (un deseo real).








Soy ________ (repite la primera línea).








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