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Monsters of the U.S

Mr. Tee Presents. Monsters of the U.S. http://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspx. 6 th Grade English & Art Collaboration. Objective. Read about urban horror stories Research the location Research the “monster” Collaborate with art students

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Monsters of the U.S

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  1. Mr. Tee Presents Monsters of the U.S

  2. http://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspxhttp://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspx 6th Grade English & Art Collaboration

  3. Objective • Read about urban horror stories • Research the location • Research the “monster” • Collaborate with art students • Create personal urban legend “scary story”

  4. Artwork

  5. Locations • New Jersey • Massachusetts • New England • Texas/Mexico

  6. Salem Witch Trials

  7. Lizzie Borden story • Lizzie Borden Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com

  8. Questions asked • How do the stories relate to the locations? • How do the “monsters” relate to the location? • What makes this “monster” scary?

  9. El Chupacabra • http://www.chupacabrasightings.com/

  10. New Jersey Devil THE MYSTERY OF THE JERSEY DEVIL! The Legend of the Jersey Devil Part 1 - YouTube

  11. Activity Students will collaborate with children in multiple states to research an urban legend, understand the culture of the location, and then present their own spin on the legend.

  12. Format of Activity • Week 1- Choose Urban Myth/Horror • Week 2-Communicate with Epal • Week 3-Research Myth/location • Week 4-Art Partner • Week 5-Present story

  13. Standards • SAS - Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System

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