CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES

In a Dancing Words residency
STUDENTS WILL:

Increase reading and writing vocabulary

Interact with the text

Practice listening and watching actively & critically

Compose poetry by using self-selected and structured topics

Create and present a product that demonstrates a personal response to the selection

Read aloud with fluency, comprehension and expression

Determine the impact of word choice on written and spoken language

Read a variety of poetic texts

Select a poem for publication

Build movement vocabulary

Explore concepts of partnering, weight sharing, positive and negative space, and shape manipulation

Collaborate with classmates to create movement from observations of classroom surroundings

Develop and practice skills of performance and improvisation

Foster personal connections and trust

Build self-esteem