My overall objectives for the course of my curriculum unit are:
1. To provide an interactive experience through the use of puppetry and literature in:
a. small groups of two or four
b. large group interaction
2. To help stimulate children's intellectual and cognitive development about the
Mexican family and their way of life as it reflects ancient groups of people and the conquest by the Spaniards:
a. through written works and illustrated art work
b. with creative puppetry
c. by a drama production
3. To improve auditory reading and listening skills of participants through:
a. written language
b. spoken language
4. To encourage confidence and a positive self-image while participating in class activities:
a. as listeners
b. as narrators
c. as actors
d. as members of an audience
5. To connect the classroom unit with the school curriculum:
a. reading, language arts and the music curriculum
b. science and social studies curriculum
c. socialization skills
