My overall objectives for the course of my curriculum unit are:
(1)
To provide an interactive experience through the use of puppetry and African
American literature:
a.
as individuals
b.
in small groups of two or four
c.
whole group instruction
(2)
To help stimulate children’s intellectual and cognitive development about the survival
techniques that were used by the African American characters in Faith Ringgold’s
stories:
a.
through the written and illustrated works of Ringgold’s books
b.
with creative puppetry
c.
by a drama production
(3)
To improve the auditory reading and listening skills of participants through:
a.
written works of Ringgold’s stories
b.
spoken language
(4)
To encourage the development of self-assurance while participating in classroom
activities:
a.
as listeners in a group setting
b.
as narrators reading stories and a play
c.
as actors in a play
d.
as members of an audience
(5) To connect the unit with our school’s Comprehensive School Plan and the overall
district’s standards for curriculum:
a.
reading and language arts
b.
the arts -- theater, music, art
c.
science and social studies
d.
socialization skills
