Multiple Literacies Collaborative Planning Template

Grade Level: 6th Teacher/Team: Emily Rocha, Library/ M. DellaCamera, Art

Planning Date: April 18, 2021 Content area(s): Art/ ELA
Timeline: May-June 2021 Lesson(s)/Unit(s) of Study: My World Cultures

Massachusetts Content Standards: Art 5-6.V.Cr.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and
work. Art 5-6.V.Co.11 Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to
deepen understanding. ELA 6.W.2.a. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and
convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content. ELA 6.SL.5 Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify
information. ELA 6.W.7. 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a
question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. ELA 6.SL.2.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
AASL Standards I. Inquire II. Include III. IV. Curate V. Explore VI. Engage
Shared Foundations Collaborate
(Using the AASL Standards
Framework for Learners, type
shared foundation, domain, and
competency in rectangles below,
e.g., I.A.1.)
Domains

A. Think 1.A.2. 2.A.3. 4.A.1. 5.A.2. 6.A.1-2.

B. Create 1.B.2-3. 2.B.3. 3.B.1-2. 4.B.1. 6.B.1-2.
C. Share 1.C.1. 2.C.2. 4.C.1. 5.C.1. 6.C.2.
D. Grow 1.D.2. 2.D.3. 3.D.2. 4.D.2. 5.D.3. 6.D.1.

Description of Pre-Assessment: Observations during conversations with students as they

identify 3 countries that influence their culture. Full class conversation about what culture means.
Results of Pre-Assessment: I anticipate most students will have a general understanding of
culture but may need some clarification

Learning Materials/Resources Person(s) Responsible:

Activities/Projects: Needed:
 Selection of 3 world  Paper/pencils  Librarian/ Art Teacher
cultures with which the
student identifies.

 Visual art piece  Paper/pencils;  Art Teacher

incorporating the 3 Paints/brushes
selected cultures.
  Research one country’s  Library resources list,  Library Teacher
culture. Chromebook for each
student, Research
Organizer, Project Rubric
 Google Slides  Library Teacher
presentation on culture
of country detailing each
of 5 elements of culture
including cited images
and content references.

 VoiceThread  VoiceThread account  Library Teacher

incorporating artwork,
artist statement and
research.

 Voice and text  Library Teacher

commentary on work of
3 other classmates.

Description of Post-Assessment: Research Organizer, Google Slide presentation and

VoiceThread project will be tools used to assess student learning.
Results of Post-Assessment: This information is TBD

Created by Sherry R. Crow Courtesy Colorado Springs District 11; adapted 2008, 2018
World Culture - Important Details Organized
Notes Source
Social
Organizatio
n

Traditions
and Values

Language

Arts and
Recreation

Religion

Forms of
Government
Students:
Addressed:
Skills/Tasks:

AASL Standards
Students will identify 3
countries that have influenced

5.C.1.
2.A.3.
1.A.2.
their culture.

Students will research 1 of

these world cultures using a

1.B.2.

5.A.3.
1.D.2.
variety of recommended
sources.

In a slide presentation, students

will select and cite images
3.B.1.

representative of various
6.B.1-2.
6.A.1-2.
4.A.1-3.

elements of the culture.

Referencing sources used,

students will write descriptive
6.B.2.
4.B.4.
5.A.1.

statements detailing cultural

elements.

Students will create a World

Cultures VoiceThread that
4.C.2.

6.A.1.
4.D.3.

incorporates images, text and

3.B.1-2.
Multiple Literacies -Standards Checklist

voice.

Students will provide

thoughtful feedback on the
3.C.2.
5.D.3.
2.D.2.

VoiceThread projects of
1.C.1-2

classmates.
 Content Rubric
Content Meeting Standard – Progressing to Standard Not Meeting Totals
Standards 10 points – Standard - 5 points
7 points
My World Artwork includes 3 world Artwork includes 3 world Artwork is missing a
Cultures Art cultures of personal cultures and three or world Culture and
Piece significance. A minimum of 4 fewer symbols for each. less than half of the
/20
Art 5-6.V.Cr.1 symbols are illustrated for each Work appears somewhat required symbols re
chosen culture. Work is neat rushed. included. Work is
Art 5-6.V.Co.11
and thoughtful. rushed.
Research Organizer includes interesting Organizer includes details Organizer includes
Organizer details for each of the 6 for some of the elements limited details.
ELA 6.W.7. 7. elements of culture. Details are of culture. Some source Source information is
/15
research based and sources are information is included. not included. Details
included. Some of the details are are not research
research based. based.
Google Slides Slides include image of Slides include some of the Slides included are
ELA 6.W.7. 7. artwork, title slide for country, required elements. Some limited. Little
ELA 6.W.2.a. 5 slides each containing at least pictures connect to connection if any to
1 picture, and resources used. research. Some pictures research. Source
/20
Pictures each depict an element include source information is not
of culture from research. information. included.
Pictures all include source
information.
Google Slides – At least one interesting, factual Some details are written Speech is limited to
Script detail about the culture of your up in speech format. Some few details that are
ELA 6.W.2.a. country is written up in speech details are research based. not research based.
format to accompany each Writing is somewhat clear. Writing is unclear. /15
selected image. Detail is from
research. Writing is clear and
grammatically correct.
VoiceThread Google Slides are uploaded to Google Slides are A VoiceThread
ELA 6.SL.5 VoiceThread account. Script is uploaded to VoiceThread account has been
voice recorded or included as account. Voice has been accessed and
text in the project. Voice is recorded or text has been presentation has
/15
clear, timing is thoughtful, and included. been uploaded.
recording is free of errors. Text
is clear and grammatically
correct.
VoiceThread – Student comments provide Student comments on 2 Student comments on
Collaborative specific details and connect other student projects. one other student
feedback clearly to project content. Comments are project. Comments
ELA 6.SL.2. Student writes or records appropriate. are unhelpful.
/15
clearly, politely and with
proper grammar. Student
comments on 3 other student
projects.

Total Score _______/100

 Library Resources –World Cultures Project

Resources detailed here were selected to support research for the purposes of this assignment,

for pleasure, and for lifelong learning. Of the several sets available on the cultures of individual nations,

I selected one that is current, and at a lower reading level than many of the other materials in hopes

that this will be a more accessible resource for some students. At present in our library, we have books

dedicated to a wide range of nations, however none focus exclusively on culture as the books identified

here. Series books listed represent the most predominant cultures in our learning community,

however this collection is going to need to be added to regularly to reflect our changing student body.

Books providing insight into the death, birth, coming of age and weddings will hopefully be of high

interest as well as the other survey-type titles that provide more of a broader look at cultures around

the world. Books were selected with a broad range of search terms using both Mackin and Follett

which enabled access to reading and interest leveling, book reviews and bibliographic details.

Online encyclopedias and databases include the capability to listen to articles rather than

limiting students by their reading abilities. This enables support for ELLs and differently abled

students. Student cultural differences are celebrated as they are showcased through the course of this

project; from their artwork to research and presentation students will be encouraged to share and

value learning from one another.

Books

Klepeis, Alizia Z. 2020. El Salvador – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York,
NY.
Klepeis, Alizia Z. 2020. Colombia – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York,
NY.
Mattern, Joanne. 2020. Haiti – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York, NY.
Klepeis, Alizia Z. 2020. Jamaica– Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York, NY.
Poeschel, Ann. 2018. Ireland – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York, NY.
Klepeis, Alizia Z. 2018. Portugal – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York,
NY.
Klepeis, Alizia Z. 2017. Brazil – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York, NY.
Sullivan, Laura. 2017. Dominican Republic – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing.
New York, NY.
Klepeis, Alizia Z. 2017. France – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York, NY.
Shoop, Kate. 2017. Greece – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New York, NY.
Greig, Gemma. 2017. United Kingdom – Exploring World Cutures. Cavendish Square Publishing. New
York, NY.
Ganeri, Anita. 2015. Remembering the Dead Around the World -Cultures and Customs. Heinemann
Raintree Library. Chicago, IL.
Ganeri, Anita. 2015. Celebrating Birth Around the World -Cultures and Customs. Heinemann Raintree
Library. Chicago, IL.
Ganeri, Anita. 2015. Coming of Age Around the World -Cultures and Customs. Heinemann Raintree
Library. Chicago, IL.
Ganeri, Anita. 2015. Celebrating Weddings Around the World -Cultures and Customs. Heinemann
Raintree Library. Chicago, IL.
2013. National Geographic – World Cultures and Geography. The Hampton-Brown Company.
Smith, Daniel. 2015. World Cultures Explained- Guide for Curious Minds. Rosen Publishing.
Richards, John. 2017. Art, Culture, and Sports – Mapographica: Your World in Infographics. Crabtree
Publishing Company.

Reference Books

UXL. 2012. Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures. (9 Volume Set)

Websites

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
https://www.everyculture.com/

Online Encyclopedias

Britannica School Elementary

Britannica School Middle

Research Databases

Gale in Context Elementary

Gale in Context Middle School
 Reflections on Planning, Teaching and Assessment

Planning

Over the years I have tried repeatedly to collaborate on units or projects with classroom

teachers, however the nature of my schedule has proven to be a considerable obstacle. Although I have

tried to make the point that for my position to be most effective there needs to be some flexibility to

work with teachers, my schedule remains tightly fixed. I see students as scheduled; 40 minutes each

week with an extra class every 4th week. The pace at which any library project gets done is slow and

often difficult to coordinate due to timing. The best luck I have had is to integrate topics that support

the classroom curriculum into the work we do in the library. Collaborating with the art teacher works

well since our schedules are similarly structured. The planning for this project happened over the

phone as our school district has been virtual all year, however we will begin the project in person after

our return to school April 26. Essentially, we looked at our plans at each grade level from K-8 and tried

to find a place where we could make a connection for collaboration. We hoped that broadening the

scope of how students think about culture and harnessing such a high interest topic to inspire research

would offer increased benefits for our students and promote greater academic growth.

Teaching

I have yet to teach the unit detailed in this document since I have been teaching remotely so far

this year due to the current pandemic. Although I plan to begin the unit next week when teachers and

students in my district will once again be physically back in the school building, it will not be possible

to reflect on it here. I am unclear as to the amount of work I will manage to pull from students given

the time of year and the effect the Corona Virus has had on their lives over the past year, however I am

hopeful that they will be engaged in the research and motivated to work with VoiceThread; it will be
our first experience using this communication tool. There are about nine library classes scheduled

from now through the end of the year which should be enough time to move through the work.

Assessment

Currently, I am unable to share student assessment data as I have yet to conduct the work with

students. Materials to be used for assessment include: important details graphic organizer, Google

Slides presentation, VoiceThread project, and VoiceThread comments.