Mathematics and Literacy
Using Symmetry and Art to Practice Story Writing (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 2: Consolidation / FluencyStage 3: Literacy for Growth
Ages:
6-9
Grade Range:
2nd 3rdFood Groups:
Primary:
Text Structures & Genres
Transcript
I'm always looking for new ways to integrate subjects into my program, and this lesson on symmetry does just that. It integrates literacy, art, and mathematics. And the idea came from a student. The young man who created this finger paint picture of a beautiful butterfly showed us symmetry in one simple lesson, so we've decided that we're going to do our own paintings about different objects. It doesn't have to be a butterfly, but it does need to follow the procedures for symmetry; each side must be identical, but that's not the end of the story. The next step is to do procedure writing. We're going to write the process for step-by-step, how we created a symmetrical design.
Activity Objective
The goal of Mathematics and Literacy: Using Symmetry and Art to Practice Story Writing (Virtual Tour) is to help students understand the features of procedural writing.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Integrated instruction is a teaching approach that connects different subjects according to a selected theme or topic.
- Integrating literacy with other curriculum areas encourages self-expression, is motivating and engaging and involves thinking critically.
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