David Gonzalez

Grade 4 and Grade 5 teachers were inspired by David Gonzalez, who uses drama and music to tell stories. Units were developed that encouraged students to use their bodies and voices to embody a poem, perform original legends and myths, and take a closer look at social studies topics, like the Westward Expansion......

 

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Poetry Performed

Poetry Performed

Grade Level : Grade 4
Content Area : English Language Arts
Guiding Question : How might someone use his/her body and voice to embody a poem?
Artistic Discipline : Performing Arts
Unit Topic : Poetry, Drama

What Makes a Story a Legend?

What Makes a Story a Legend?

Grade Level : Grade 4
Content Area : English Language Arts
Guiding Question : How might images be used to tell a legend?
Artistic Discipline : Performing Arts,Visual Arts
Unit Topic : Legends, Creative Writing

The Power of Words and Actions

The Power of Words and Actions

Grade Level : Grade 4
Guiding Question : How might dance moves be used to express power words?
Artistic Discipline : Performing Arts
Unit Topic : Power Words

Places Mythological Characters and…Action!

Places Mythological Characters and…Action!

Grade Level : Grade 4
Content Area : English Language Arts
Guiding Question : How can mythological characters' personalities and physical attributes be represented in sculptures?
Artistic Discipline : Visual Arts
Unit Topic : Mythology

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