Mental Health
A perfectly messed up story
Author(s): Patrick McDonnell
Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2T40sgi
Indigo: https://bit.ly/2JTOiaez
Social Justice focus: Dealing with the unexpected
Synopsis: This story, narrated by Louie, begins in a traditional “Once upon a time” manner, but quickly is derailed by various stains that appear on the pages of the book – peanut butter, jam, crayons. Louie is frustrated and depressed when his perfect story is ruined. He discovers, however, that it’s fine for life to be messy and complicated..
Lesson Plan: Christine Henstridge
Primary/Junior/Intermediate Lesson Plan (Abbreviated Template)
Consecutive and Concurrent Programs
Unit/Topic: Social Justice
Grade: 6
Lesson: The focus of this lesson is to expose students to different emotions in an uncontrolled situation, make connections between the story and their own life, and to teach some coping strategies that they can use in these kinds of situations.
Curriculum Areas: Language Arts, Drama, and Health.
Curriculum Expectations:
Language Arts:
- Writing: OE 2 (draft and revise their writing, […] appropriate for the purpose and audience)
- SE 2.2 establish a distinctive voice in their writing appropriate to the subject and audience
- Oral Communication: OE 1 (listen to understand and respond appropriately […]) & 2 (use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences […])
- SE 1.6 extend understanding of oral texts by connecting, comparing, and contrasting the ideas and information in them to their own knowledge, experience, and insights; to other texts, including print and visual texts; and to the world around them
- SE 2.5 identify a range of vocal effects, including tone, pace, pitch, volume, and a variety of sound effects, and use them appropriately and with sensitivity towards cultural differences to help communicate their meaning
The Arts:
- Drama: OE 1 (Creating and Presenting)
- SE B1.1 engage actively in drama exploration and role play, with a focus on identifying and examining issues, themes, and ideas from a variety of fiction and non-fiction sources from diverse communities, times, and places
- SE B1.3 plan and shape the direction of the drama or role play by introducing new perspectives and ideas, both in and out of role
- Health: OE C3 (Making Connections for Healthy Living)
- SE C3.2 recognize the responsibilities and risks associated with caring for themselves and others and demonstrate an understanding of related safety practices and appropriate procedures for responding to dangerous situations.
Learning Goal(s): What are students expected to know, do and understand?
Students will:
- Show and understand different ways to handle their emotions through individual actions and class discussions (K & T)
- Identify emotions within the story by actively participating in partner and class discussions (K & C)
- Make connections between Louie’s story and their own personal experiences (T & A)
- Create a 45 second skit