My overall objectives for the course of my curriculum unit are:
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To provide an interactive experience through the use of puppetry and the little bear stories by Else Holmelund Minarik:
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a. as individuals
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b. in small reading groups of two or four
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c
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in whole group instruction
(2)
To provide a classroom environment whereby children will receive stimulating intellectual and cognitive development.
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a. with creative puppetry
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b. through published works and illustrations
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c. by a drama production
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To improve auditory reading and listening skills of participants through:
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a. written works of Else Holmelund Minarik
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b. spoken language
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To encourage confidence and a positive self-image while participating in class activities:
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a. as listeners
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b. as narrators
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c. as actors
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d. as members of an audience
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To connect the unit with our school’s Comprehensive School Plan and the overall district’s standards for curriculum:
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a. reading and language arts
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b. the arts -- theater, music, artt
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c. science and social studies
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d. socialization skills