Article 4

TITLE: "Weaving the Tapestry"

Introduction
 

This  assignment will allow you to understand how integrating the curriculum  supports learning in all developmental domains and content areas.

The Assignment

Summarize the article by answering the three  questions listed below in three paragraphs.   Each question should have  an answer that has a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences. Please make sure you  read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the articles – that is plagiarism.

What is the main focus of the article?

What are three strategies that are discussed in the article?

How will you implement the strategies/ideas (from the article) when working with children?

Young Children, March 2008, “Weaving the Tapestry: A First Grade Teacher Integrates Teaching and Learning” by Bonnie Hurless and Susan B. Gittings

Grading Criteria
 

The summary is graded on a 100 point scale.

Maximum points are given when length of 3 paragraphs with each  paragraph containing 7 – 10 sentences is met and content summarizes key  strategies to use with young children and families.