Learning target:
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I can draw a self-portrait.
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I can identify the features of a face, including the number of each feature.
Purpose:
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Students identify the various features that make a face.
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Students become familiar with the different numbers of features of their own face.
In advance:
Storytime
- Review the Labs song.
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Post: Focus question (optional).
Setting Goals
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Post: Guiding question and learning target(s) for the Lab students will be launching that day (see detailed plans for each Lab on the pages that follow).
In the Lab
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Prepare four workstations by placing pencils, paper, and mirrors at each workstation for students to draw their faces.
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Consider:
- Labeling each workstation (with a name or number) to assist students in transitioning.
- How to store students’ projects, since some students may continue to work on the same project for several days or weeks.
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Determine the signal (bell, word, silent signal) you will use throughout Labs to let students know when it is time to clean up their station.
Reflect on Learning
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Post: Sentence frames or picture clues for any reflection questions you will use regularly (optional).
Materials:
Storytime
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Labs song (one to display)
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Text for Storytime (chosen by teacher)
Setting Goals
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Labs notebook (new; one per student and one for teacher modeling)
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Pencils (one per student)
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Learning target(s) (one to display for each Lab; see Launch Stage: At-a-Glance for the specific targets for each Lab)
In this Lab
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What Makes a Face? anchor chart (new; co-created with students)
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Mirror (one per student and one for teacher modeling)
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Chart paper (one piece; used by the teacher to create a model drawing)
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Paper (blank; one piece per student)
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Pencils (one per student or a cup of pencils per workstation)
Reflecting on Learning
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Labs song (one to display)
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Labs notebook (one for teacher modeling and one per student)