Telling Our Stories

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Telling Our Stories
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Through Art and Writing
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Lesson 5Multicultural Word Weaves
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Multicultural Word Weaves

• Create writing and art inspired by proverbs from
  26 different countries and cultures.

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Lesson Objective

• Students will use their understanding of
  proverbs to create a personal connection and a
  work of art.

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proverb
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essence
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weaving
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Choose one proverb and write about how it relates
to your life.
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Student Workbookpage 16

• Make a list of ten words from your free write
  that call your attention.

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Student Workbook

• Circle the ONE word that holds the most meaning
  for you your essence word.

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Student Workbook

• Briefly tell why it is the most meaningful word
  to you.

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Make 5 to 8 vertical cuts in your free-write
paper. Dont cut all the way through!
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Make 8 to 10 horizontal cuts in your oil pastel
drawing.
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Weave them together.
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Put tape on back at top and bottom.
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Glue onto mat paper. On the bottom, sign and add
your essence word title.
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Watch a video of student work

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vwRIJ_fn2JeY