monsters of the u.s
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Mr. Tee Presents. Monsters of the U.S. http://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspx. 6 th Grade English & Art Collaboration. Objective. Read about urban horror stories Research the location Research the “monster” Collaborate with art students - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MONSTERS OF THE U.S
Mr. Tee Presents
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6th Grade English & Art Collaboration
http://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspx
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Objective
Read about urban horror stories Research the location Research the “monster” Collaborate with art students Create personal urban legend “scary
story”
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Artwork
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Locations
New Jersey Massachusetts New England Texas/Mexico
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Salem Witch Trials
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Lizzie Borden story
Lizzie Borden Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com
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Questions asked
How do the stories relate to the locations?
How do the “monsters” relate to the location?
What makes this “monster” scary?
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New Jersey DevilTHE MYSTERY OF THE JERSEY DEVIL!
The Legend of the Jersey Devil Part 1 - YouTube
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Activity
Students will collaborate with children in multiple states to research an urban legend, understand the culture of the location, and then present their own spin on the legend.
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Format of Activity
Week 1- Choose Urban Myth/Horror Week 2-Communicate with Epal Week 3-Research Myth/location Week 4-Art Partner Week 5-Present story
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Standards
SAS - Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System