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   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (0) 27 :
27. Identify and describe the main story elements in a literary text.

a. With prompting and support, retell a text orally, including main character(s), setting, and important events in logical order.
[ARTS] DAN (0) 3 :
3) Perform an improvisational dance that has a beginning, middle, and end.

Subject: English Language Arts (K), Arts Education (K)
Title: Performing a Story Through Dance
Description:

The students will use a story they have previously studied and identify the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Then the students will be put into 3 groups. Each group will use elements of dance to create an improvisational dance to retell their part of the story. 

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.



   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (0) 27 :
27. Identify and describe the main story elements in a literary text.

a. With prompting and support, retell a text orally, including main character(s), setting, and important events in logical order.
[ARTS] MUS (0) 9 :
9) Demonstrate awareness of expressive qualities that support the creators' expressive intent.

Example: Interpret a story through vocal exploration, dynamics, and tempo.

Subject: English Language Arts (K), Arts Education (K)
Title: Retell a Familiar Story Using Elements of Music
Description:

Students will use elements of music such as tempo, dynamics, and vocal exploration to retell a familiar story, including key details. The students will use music to show expression of the characters in the story. 

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.



   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (0) 27 :
27. Identify and describe the main story elements in a literary text.

a. With prompting and support, retell a text orally, including main character(s), setting, and important events in logical order.
[ARTS] THEA (0) 6 :
6) Identify characters and setting in dramatic play or a guided drama experience.
Subject: English Language Arts (K), Arts Education (K)
Title: Character Expression Using the Three Little Pigs
Description:

Students will use the character lineup strategy in collaborative groups to retell the story of the Three Little Pigs. Each group will be assigned a different character or emotion and then compare the differences between each group. Students will use five elements to express their character or emotion.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.



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