Integrating the Arts

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By: Carol Schneider

Title:  Gibberish Interview With Explorers

Grade Level:  5th

Subject:  Social Studies

Content Covered:  Explorers

Materials Needed:

·         History Textbook

·         White board/Markers

Procedure:

1.      Review different explorers that have been previously taught.

2.      Explain to students that for this lesson they are to attempt to be the explorer chosen.   They will be pretending that they work for a T.V. show, and they will be giving each other interviews.

3.      Two students at a time will use gibberish words (nonsense words) to interview each other while the rest of the class listens.

4.      After the interview performances, brainstorm with students the possible conversation topics that were taking place.  Remind students to keep in mind the time period of their explorer and what issues they were facing.

5.      Have one student list the possible topics on the white board.

6.      Always debrief at the end of the lesson so students know what they were supposed to learn.

Assessment:  Informal - Scan the board and make sure the main ideas/topics of each explorer were listed. 

Extensions:

            This lesson can be adapted to fit any content in any subject area.    

Teacher Comments:

            This is a great way to informally assess students on early explorers.  Students enjoyed talking gibberish.  A fun activity!

Resources: 

This lesson is adapted from Lesley University Instructor of Cultural History through Storytelling professor Abigail Jefferson.