Inspired by Brian Selznick’s Wonderstruck, students identified pivotal moments in the story, created an opening tableau leading into dialogue extracted from existing text and/or images, and then performed their scenes. In addition, students explored monologue writing from the perspective of both inanimate objects and humans, and wrote opinion letters to characters from Wonderstruck, offering advice on their situations. Students collaborated as writers, directors, actors, and audience members, giving and receiving feedback to strengthen their inspired scenes.
Standards
CCSS English Language Arts
RL 5.1, RL 2, RL 3, RL 5, W 5.1a, W 3a-b, W 5, W 9a, SL 5.1a-d
CA Arts Standards
4.TH:Cr2a-b, 4TH:Cr3a-c, 4TH:Pr4a-b, 4.TH:Re7, 4.TH:Re8
Grade Level
4Teaching Artist
Tori Rice
Teaching Artist