Monsters of the U.S

MONSTERS OF THE U.S

Mr. Tee Presents

6th Grade English & Art Collaboration

http://www.epals.com/blogs/teacherspotlight/archive/2010/09/28/monster-writings.aspx

Objective

Read about urban horror stories Research the location Research the “monster” Collaborate with art students Create personal urban legend “scary

story”

Artwork

Locations

New Jersey Massachusetts New England Texas/Mexico

Salem Witch Trials

Lizzie Borden story

Lizzie Borden Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com

Questions asked

How do the stories relate to the locations?

How do the “monsters” relate to the location?

What makes this “monster” scary?

El Chupacabra

http://www.chupacabrasightings.com/

New Jersey DevilTHE MYSTERY OF THE JERSEY DEVIL!

The Legend of the Jersey Devil Part 1 - YouTube

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.

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

Standards

SAS - Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System