Story Ship

R1 – Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. (Audience members read text and view animation as the storyteller tells story and interacts with the audience.Then audience members are asked to describe events and explain plot.)

R3 – Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. (Audience members must trace and identify key character’s growth and development to understand the plot.)

R7 – Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.* (During the performance animation and text is presented on a large video screen for the students to read.)

From the Information and Technology K-5 Standards:

K-5.TT.1 – Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.

From the Arts Education, Theatre Arts K-8 Standards:

K-5.A.1 – Analyze literary texts and performances.

K-5.C.1 – Use movement, voice, and writing to communicate ideas and feelings.