February 3-4

Read Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats

Each table discuss favorite part of book.  

Each Student write about favorite part on wiki.  

Each student complete the puppet poll.

Lincoln students plan for stage painting.

February 10-11

Whole class develop rubric for puppet plays on wiki.

Each table brainstorm ideas for their play.  

Use graphic organizer on wiki for ideas.

Draft puppet play and if time begin puppets.

Lincoln students work on stage.

February 24-25

Finish puppets and play.

Each group have "dress rehearsal".

Write about play and puppet on wiki.

Visit with Justin Reich, researcher.

Lincoln students finish stage; film student work.

March 3-4

Performance of puppet plays.

Audience use rubric for plays.

Lincoln Students film plays.

Week of March 22-26

Display of puppets in library for Parent Conference Week

Third grade students present play to primary classes and help students make paper puppets.