| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum Connections | STEM | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Testimonial
"Leslie Johnson's 'Animals and Habitats' program was amazing! My students chose animals from the rainforest, and with Leslie's help we acted out the habitat with sound effects, props, and movement. After that the students wrote vivid poetry about rainforest animals to exhibit their knowledge. Leslie guided them smoothly through the writing process with great teaching techniques to keep them motivated and excited to participate."
- Heather, 3rd Grade Teacher, Hartford
- Heather, 3rd Grade Teacher, Hartford
Description
“Poems for Science: Animals and Habitats” uses drama and creative writing activities to involve students in learning about animals and how they adapt to and survive in habitats. Leslie provides colorful, accessible research sources about animals and their habitats, along with graphic organizers and writing guides. Classroom activities include “Habitat Theater” using simple props and sound effects to bring to life different parts of a habitat (such as the rainforest or ocean). Students write expressive poetry that combines fun research facts with poetic techniques. Students then perform their poetry in an “active listening” game, sharing and learning from each other.
Objectives
In this program students will:
1) learn and communicate information about animals and how they survive in their habitats;
2) write expressively with sensory details and figurative language;
3) speak and actively listen to peers in the classroom.
1) learn and communicate information about animals and how they survive in their habitats;
2) write expressively with sensory details and figurative language;
3) speak and actively listen to peers in the classroom.
Pricing Information
$2,205 for a three-day residency with 4 classes/day
Program Length
This is a 3-day residency. Leslie meets with each classroom for one hour a day for three days.
Participants
This residency is for students in classrooms (up to 25 students per class and a maximum of four classrooms per day).
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: If possible, I can enter the classroom 5-10 minutes early to set up for the program.
• Break: 10 mins
• Strike: 5-10 mins
• Program Space: I need: 1) some clear "stage space" at the front of the classroom for performance and sharing; 2) a white board, smart board, or chart paper that students can easily see for model poetry writing; 3) some clear table space to spread out materials.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: I need access to an electrical outlet.
• Audiovisual/Tech: This technology is not required, but smart board can be used for model poetry writing and sharing images of habits and animals if possible.
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, students need to be seated at their desks or tables.
• Outside Possible: This program would be difficult to do outside. It is a classroom program, and students will be writing, coloring, and performing with a microphone.
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Paper and pre-sharpened pencils, crayons and/or colored pencils.
• Mobility/Location Needs: I need a ramp or elevator for my rolling cart of supplies or assistance in carrying supplies up stairs if necessary. This is a classroom program; I generally move class to class, but if one room is available
• Break: 10 mins
• Strike: 5-10 mins
• Program Space: I need: 1) some clear "stage space" at the front of the classroom for performance and sharing; 2) a white board, smart board, or chart paper that students can easily see for model poetry writing; 3) some clear table space to spread out materials.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: I need access to an electrical outlet.
• Audiovisual/Tech: This technology is not required, but smart board can be used for model poetry writing and sharing images of habits and animals if possible.
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, students need to be seated at their desks or tables.
• Outside Possible: This program would be difficult to do outside. It is a classroom program, and students will be writing, coloring, and performing with a microphone.
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Paper and pre-sharpened pencils, crayons and/or colored pencils.
• Mobility/Location Needs: I need a ramp or elevator for my rolling cart of supplies or assistance in carrying supplies up stairs if necessary. This is a classroom program; I generally move class to class, but if one room is available