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LETTERS© Module 1 Symbols for Sounds – Lesson 1: Symbols $21.99
LETTERS© combines paper-based lessons with technology and innovation.
Scroll down for videos and activities for this lesson.
Scroll down for videos and activities for this lesson.
LETTERS© Lesson 1: Symbols (33 pages)
Symbols are all around us and help us communicate in more ways than we realize. From the early beginning of pictures on cave walls to modern day language as we know it symbols tell us ideas, information, and laws. Learners will discover the importance of understanding the most basic concept that letters are written symbols.
Estimated lesson length: 1 hour plus time for discovery
Symbols are all around us and help us communicate in more ways than we realize. From the early beginning of pictures on cave walls to modern day language as we know it symbols tell us ideas, information, and laws. Learners will discover the importance of understanding the most basic concept that letters are written symbols.
Estimated lesson length: 1 hour plus time for discovery
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Included in Lesson 1:
LETTERS© Symbols Pack – flashcards with common symbols for review and sentence building activities. |
“We have enjoyed this lesson so much our kids want to use the LETTERS© Symbols Pack for family games night; they want to see how many sentences their mom and dad can come up with.” |
Prerequisites to Lesson 1:
None
Resources required for Lesson 1:
The internet
LETTERS© website
Dry-erase markers
Colouring tools (crayons, pencil crayons, markers)
Craft supplies
Potatoes
Cookie cutters
Adult supervision
None
Resources required for Lesson 1:
The internet
LETTERS© website
Dry-erase markers
Colouring tools (crayons, pencil crayons, markers)
Craft supplies
Potatoes
Cookie cutters
Adult supervision
Enrichment Activities for LETTERS© Lesson 1: Symbols
Atlassian has developed an excellent infographic titled:
The New York Times has posted a very interesting article titled:
A CONVERSATION WITH/John McWhorter;
How Language Came To Be, and Change
(The interview is written at a grade 7 reading level.)
How Language Came To Be, and Change
(The interview is written at a grade 7 reading level.)
Heather of Brie Brie Blooms has a video, How to Make Stamps Using a Potato.
Art Activity (Idea 1):
Make potato printed wrapping paper and gifts.
Supplies:
Paint (watercolour or acrylic) and a paintbrush or an ink stamp.
Your choice of cookie cutters.
Use a dull kitchen knife with adult supervision.
One or more potatoes.
Your choice of paper, canvas, cardstock, posterboard or fabric. *If you choose to paint on fabric, be sure to use fabric paint and follow the directions according to the manufacturer.
Make potato printed wrapping paper and gifts.
Supplies:
Paint (watercolour or acrylic) and a paintbrush or an ink stamp.
Your choice of cookie cutters.
Use a dull kitchen knife with adult supervision.
One or more potatoes.
Your choice of paper, canvas, cardstock, posterboard or fabric. *If you choose to paint on fabric, be sure to use fabric paint and follow the directions according to the manufacturer.
Art Activity (Idea 2):
Supplies:
Supplies:
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Power point presentation credit goes to: http://www.artfulartsyamy.com/2012/01/lesson-plan-albrecht-durer-and.html
Enrichment Activities (for all ages):
Learn about The Print House which is located in Historic St. Mary's City.
Learn about The Print House which is located in Historic St. Mary's City.
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Thank you to Peter Friesen and the folks at Historic St. Mary's City for granting permission to use the links and the video! |
Click the play symbol to See the Printer Work the Press.
Click the play symbol to see the Gutenberg Printing Press demonstration with music
Fun & Games (all ages)
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Interactive games Searching for Symbols in Canadian Parliament
Checkout the Symbols Gallery before trying the Symbols Games. I really enjoyed the Symbol Match game. |
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