Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.
Have them draw a representation of themselves on a good day on one half of the
Paper
Objective: To visualize the contrast between a good day and a bad day.
Activity: Have the children fold a piece of large drawing paper in half. Have them draw a representation of themselves on a good day on one half of the
Paper, and themselves on a bad day on the other half. Have them share their pictures with a partner or a small group.
Assessment: The quality of the drawing: details, relevance, impact on viewers
“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”
Subject:
Children's Literature
Grade:
Primary, Intermediate
Concept:
Coping
Bridge:
Good Days/Bad Days
Content:
"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst