Story Telling Quilts Apprenticeships

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Story Telling Quilts Apprenticeship

Description

Teach apprentices how to use sewing machines, measurement skills to cut fabriccorrectly and what material work well together. Apprentices will learn the art of quiltingand how to decorate them to tell a story.

WOW! Guide apprentices as they explain their techniques using quilting language to acommunity organization they choose to donate their work to or individuals they chooseto present their materials to!

Week Stage Lesson

Objectives:What do weneed to getdone today?

Activities New Basic

Skills

0WOW

Them!

Apprenticeship Fair

(9/22/08)

- Make them pick me!

1Learnnewskills

MODEL9/29/08

1. Teach procedures2. Pin Fabric

1. Square #1 (Namesquares)

2. Learning Stations

Advanced Literacy –Main idea

2Learnnewskills

MODEL10/6/08

1. Teach procedures2. Sew fabric

1. Square #2 (PhotoSquares)2. Learning Stations


3Learnnewskills

MODEL10/20/08

1. Review procedures2. Introduction towriting

1. Square #3 (Quotesquares)2. Begin story


4Produce

SCAFFOLD10/27/08

1. Measuring fabric Field trip to fabricstore to choosecolors

N/A

5 SCAFFOLD11/4/08

1. Tell your hero story 1. Choose your hero2. Paint your square(#4)

Oral Communication –original presentation& Advanced Literacy

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Story Telling Quilts WOW! Plan



Produce 3. Begin story

6Practice

COACH11/10/08

1. Review2. Define main idea3. Writing process

1. Finish story2. Square #5

(Choice)

Oral Communication –original presentation& Advanced Literacy

7Practice

COACH11/17/08

1. Edging2. Tie Quilting

1. Assembling quilts2. Revise stories

Oral Communication –original presentation &Advanced Literacy

8Practice

COACH12/1/08

1. Review skills 1. Quilt Project2. Review stories Review!

9Practice

FADE12/8/08

Dress Rehearsal forWOW!

Dress Rehearsal forWOW!

Review

10Perform

FADE12/10/08

WOW! WOW!(Donate quilts)

All

Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:

Story Telling Quilts TeamLeader:

Lesson Objectives: (What do we need to get donetoday?)

1. Teach entry procedures2. Learn to pin fabric squares.

Week / Date:

1. Opening Ritual – 20 minutes

- Make square #1 (Name square)

Vocabulary

FabricQuilt

Square

2. Agenda / Housekeeping – 10 minutes

- Main idea (practice)- Listen to first story

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3. Activities

1. Learn to pin fabric (20 minutes)2. Learning Stations (20 minutes)

a. Pinningb. Picturesc. Choose story to get to know you

Materials Needed

- Blank Squares- Fabric Strips- Pins- Visuals- Worksheets

4. Closing/Teach Backs – 10 minutes

- TL tells a story- Teachbacks

Other Preparation Needed(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.)

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CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:



1. Continue to Teach procedures for quilting andclassroom

2. Create second quilt – photo quilts3. Practice identifying Main Idea in a Story

Week / Date:

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1. Opening Ritual (20 min.)

A. Meet in hall and review rules, show examplefor project for the day

B. Enter rooms and stand around quilt from 9/29and ask apprentices to identify main idea inthe quilt – “What story does this quilt tellabout us?”

C. Looks for successes and challenges from

week one quilts – ask group to identify thingsthat are good and things to improveD. Define “Main Idea”E. Listen to Story Corps Story(Pop Pop and Me)

and Identify main idea in the story usingworksheet

F. Share back

Vocabulary

Main Idea – the central idea in story,summary of story in one word orsentence

Seam Allowance – the amount of fabricyou leave to be used in the seam of

the quilt

Finished Early Project

1. Work on binding for week one quilts

2. Agenda / Housekeeping – 10 min.

A. Agenda

B. WOW! ProgressC. Review safety for sewing machineD. Introduce safety procedures for ironE. Review proper way to pin fabric for

sewing (wrong side up and pins facingout)

New Basic Skills/College Connections

Advanced Literacy: students are able todevelop and think through main ideasindependently – introduce the word andconcept of “main idea”

College story – connect to college bymaking person connections

3. Activities – (45 min)

A. Introduce Photo Quilt ConceptB. Explain how to transfer photos

C. Show example of how to add fabricstripes

D. Set goal – complete a panel of foursquares

E. Work Time

Materials Needed

A. Quilt from Week 1B. 50 SquaresC. 96 long edges

D. 596 short edgesE. IronF. Photos – printed on iron transfersG. Sewing Machines (2-3)H. Extra Thread

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4. Closing/Teach Backs (15 min.)

A. Have each student share their paneland the main idea it communicatesabout them

B. Share list of donations locations (fromweek one) and explain that week twoquilts will go to teachers, so to make

sure to nominate one after they finishtheir quiz

C. Teach Back Quiz – Check forunderstandings on procedures, safetyrules and advanced literacy ideas

D. Close with foreshadow of family quilton 10/20 – tell family college story


1. Finish week one quilt2. Cut material3. Make visuals4. Create an d print quiz5. Print “main idea” worksheet

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CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:



4. Practice finding main idea in a story5. Create second quilt – photo quilts6. Introduce planning a presentation

Week / Date:

1. Opening Ritual (20 min.)

G. Meet in hall and review rules, show examplefor project for the day

H. Enter rooms and stand around quilt from 10/6and ask apprentices to identify main idea inthe quilt – “What story does this quilt tellabout us?”

I. Looks for successes and challenges fromweek two quilts – ask group to identify thingsthat are good and things to improve

J. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identifymain idea in the story using worksheet

K. Share back

Vocabulary


Presentation – a prepared series of remarks

Square – geometric form that is equalon all four side


F. AgendaG. WOW! ProgressH. Review safety for sewing machineI. Announcing winning teachers for

donation and tell students, we will besending them invitations to the WOW!to receive their gifts

J. Ask students to share their familyquotes



Oral Communication: students are able toprepare a well written presentation

3. Activities – (45 min)

F. Introduce Family Quote QuiltG. Explain how to square a t-shirt,

especially sewing adviceH. Show example of how to square the t-

shirt off I. Set goal – complete one t-shirt square J. Work Time

Materials Needed

A. Quilt from Week 2B. 12 t-shirtsC. Iron on lettersE. IronG. Sewing Machines (2-3)H. Extra Thread

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4. Closing/Teach Backs (15 min.)

E. Have each student share their paneland the main idea it communicatesabout them – use written worksheetfirst

F. Teach Back Quiz – Check forunderstanding on binding and

squaring off an odd shapeG. Close with foreshadow field trip with

college story– tell of visiting collegeswith my mom


6. Finish week one quilt7. Cut material8. Make visuals9. Create an d print quiz10. Print “main idea” worksheet11. Create and print “story telling” worksheet

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CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:



7. Learn about measuring fabric for quilts8. Explore buying fabrics and fabric stores

Week / Date:

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1. Opening Ritual - on van (15 min.)

L. CT tell story my college historyM. Students need to find main idea out loud

Vocabulary



Budget – to buy required items with alimited amount of money

2. Agenda / Housekeeping – (15 min.)

A. Load van and start the driveB. Explain where we are going and whyC. Review expectations for explorationsD. Talk about skill of budgeting skillE. Divide into groups of three




College/Career Connections - budgetingskill as life skill, connect to math wordproblems

3. Activities – 30 min

K. Students work with team to selectthree fabrics for their hero quilt

L. Confirm with staff member that their

estimated cost is correct and belowbudget

M. Take fabric to cutting table to buyN. Finished early: tour shelves of

quilting books and supplies toobserve, extra money can be sued ontimes

O. Check-out

Materials Needed

A. Buying lists printedB. Envelopes with money

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4. Closing/Teachbacks - (30 min.)

H. Have each student share one thingthey learned at the store – no repeats

I. Preview work for next week: finishpanel quilts, begin hero painting

J. TL – lead discussion about collegeK. Ask students to share some heroes

they may choose


12. Create buying lists and money division13. Confirm trip with store

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CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:



9. Practice finding main idea in a story; begin toprepare well written presentations

10. Quilting – sew second quilt, bind thirdquilt, begin fourth quilt

Week / Date:

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1. Opening Ritual - 15 min.

N. Meet in hall and review rules, show examplefor project for the day –hero quilt

O. Discuss successes and challenges from weekthree quilts – ask group to identify things thatare good and things to improve

P. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identifymain idea in the story using worksheet

Q. Share back

Vocabulary



Binding – the edging that is sewnaround the border of a quilt


K. AgendaL. WOW! ProgressM. Review safety for sewing machineN. Review turn taking procedures for

sewing machine (popsicle sticks withnumbers)

O. Announce that we will chooseteachers for donations on picturequilts; we will be sending theminvitations to the WOW! to receivetheir gifts

P. Ask students to share which hero theywill be painting




College Connection: Team Leader tellsstory


P. Introduce Hero Quilt (paint squares)

a. Four panels that tell the story of your herob. Working with group from

previous week to create onequilt

c. Paint must be mixed with fabricmedia to work on quilts

Q. Set goal – paint four hero square,finish picture panels (sewing and iron-on)

R. Work Time

Materials Needed

A. Quilt from Week 1 and 3B. Iron on pictures

C. IronD. Sewing Machines (2)E. Extra ThreadF. WorksheetsG. Newspaper and cardboard – can you get this?H. Paint and Brushes

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4. Closing/Teach Backs 15 min.

L. Record hero quilt project ideas – storyworksheet

M. Vote on top three teachers to donatequilts from the list from week 3

N. End with Team Leader's Story


14. Finish week three quilt15. Cut material for hero squares16. Make visuals17. Print “main idea” worksheet18. Create and print “story telling” worksheet

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CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:



11. Practice finding main idea in a story;begin to prepare well written presentations

12. Quilting – paint squares, finish panels

Week / Date:

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R. Meet in hall and review rulesS. Discuss successes and challenges from week

four quilts – ask group to identify things thatare good and things to improve

T. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identifymain idea in the story using worksheet

U. Share back

Vocabulary




Q. AgendaR. WOW! ProgressS. Review safety for sewing machine T. Review turn taking procedures for


U. Announce that we will choose

teachers for donations on picturequilts; we will be sending theminvitations to the WOW! to receivetheir gifts

V. Ask students to share which hero theywill be painting



Oral Communication: students are able to

prepare a well written presentation

College Connection: Team Leader tellsstory


S. Introduce Hero Quilt (paint squares)a. Three panels that tell the story

of your herob. Working with group fromprevious week to create onequilt


T. Set goal – paint four hero square,finish picture panels (sewing and iron-on)

U. Work Time

Materials Needed

A. Sewing Machines (1)B. Extra ThreadC. Worksheets

D. Newspaper and cardboard – can you getthis?

E. Paint and Brushes

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O. Vote on top three teachers to donatequilts from the list from week 3

P. End with Team Leader’s Story


19. Finish week three quilt20. Cut material for hero squares21. Make visuals22. Print “main idea” worksheet23. Create and print “story telling” worksheet

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CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:



13. Practice finding main idea in a story;begin to prepare well written presentations

14. Quilting – pin painted squares, finishpicture panels

Week / Date:

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V. Meet in hall and review rulesW. Discuss successes and challenges from week

four quilts – ask group to identify things thatare good and things to improve

X. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identifymain idea in the story using worksheet

Y. Share back

Vocabulary




W. AgendaX. WOW! Progress – we have two weeks,

so now is the time to prepare Y. Review safety for sewing machineZ. Review turn taking procedures for


AA. Announce that we will chooseteachers for donations on picturequilts; we will be sending theminvitations to the WOW! to receivetheir gifts

BB. Ask students to share whichhero they painted last week





College Connection: pushing towards theend, like finals where you need to beready by deadline


V. Introduce Hero Quilt (paint squares)

a. Three panels that tell the storyof your herob. Working with group from

previous week to create onequilt


W. Set goal – pin hero squares forsewing, finish sewing picture panelsand iron on pictures, binding quilts

X. Work Time

Materials Needed

F. Sewing Machines (1)G. Extra Thread

H. WorksheetsI. Fabric from store

J. Rotary cutterK. Iron on transfersL. Quilts form previous weeks for binding

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Q. Vote on top three teachers to donatequilts from the list from week 3

R. Review brainstorm for hero quiltdonation and narrow to three

S. End with connection of finals andWOW!s


24. Finish week three quilt25. Cut material for hero squares26. Make visuals27. Print “main idea” worksheet

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CitizenTeacher:

Apprenticeship:



15. Practice finding main idea in a story;practice preparing well written presentationswith focus on here supporting details and oneexample

16. Quilting – Finish picture and hero quilts

Week / Date:

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Z. Meet in hall and review rulesAA.Discuss successes and challenges from week

seven quilts – ask group to identify thingsthat are good and things to improve

BB. Sit by picture quilt groupsCC. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identify

main idea in the story using worksheet

DD.Share back

Vocabulary

Main Idea – the central idea in story,summary of message in a story in oneword or sentence



CC. AgendaDD. WOW! Progress – we have two

weeks, so now is the time to prepareEE. Announce that we will finish

choosing donations locations for eachquilt and send them invitations to theWOW! to receive their gifts





College Connection: pushing towards theend, like finals where you need to beready by deadline


Team Leader – what would work best is if you helpedcontinue to cut the hero quilt fabric during this time

Y. Picture Quilt Finishing (30 min.)

1. Iron on pictures2. Pin panels together3. Cut batting and pin quilt

Z. Hero Quilt Finishing (20 min.)1. Finish squares (fabrics markers

only)2. Revisit planning worksheet to

completeAA. Voting on Donations (10 min.)

Materials Needed

M. Sewing Machines (1)N. Extra ThreadO. Worksheets – main idea, WOW! prepare,

role specificP. Fabric from store

Q. Rotary cutterR. Iron on transfersS. Quilts from previous weeks for binding

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T. Assign Roles and begin to prepare (if time permits)

U. End with connection of finals andWOW!s

V. Foreshadow final preparation nextweek


28. Finish binding family quilt29. Sew picture panels that remain30. Make visuals31. Print “main idea” worksheet32. Review WOW! preparation worksheets33. Prepare role worksheets for each student

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NAME:

WOW! Role:

WOW! Preparation – Telling Our StoryWe will have lots of visitors coming to learn about what we did and learned in our quilting class and what

we have learned about quilting, storytelling, main ideas, and preparing presentations. You are now theexperts. This will help us get ready to share our work

You may be asked?

Questions Your answer

1. What is quilting? ____________________________________ 2. What stories did you tell? ____________________________________ 3. What did you learn in this class? ____________________________________

WOW! Preparation – Your Role You will also be serving in a very special role chosen based on your skills. This means you will be sharingwhat we learned and did in one specific area for about 30 min. Your very important role is assigned aboveand marked on the diagram below.

What is the main idea about this piece of quilting that you want to share?

______________________________________________________________________

What three key details will you want to share with visitors? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________

What are some questions you might be asked about this piece of quilting?

Question Answer ______________________________ ______________________________

______________________________ ______________________________

______________________________ ______________________________

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Quilt stories

and

donationsdiscussion

Main ideas,

field trip,

cutting, and book of work

Inside of

quilts and

bindingquilts

Pinning

fabric and

makingsquare

Sewing

Machine

demonstration

You will also be on stage to present the quilt to: _____________________________________________

Write one sentence about the quilt and person you will say on stage.



NAME:Hero Quilt: What is your story?

Which Hero did you select?

________________________________________________________________________

What is the main idea of your hero’s story?

________________________________________________________________________

What are three key details about your hero everyone should know?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Why is your hero someone who inspires people?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Where do you think we should donate our hero quilts?

_____________________________________________________________

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NAME:Story Debrief: What is the main idea?

What is the story about?

___________________________________

What is the main idea of the story?

___________________________________

What are three key details from the story?

____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

If you had to represent this story with one quilt square, what would it looklike? Draw it here

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Take notes on the storyhere





NAME:

Safety and Quilting Quiz Week Two

This quiz is to ensure everyone in learning our key safety and quilting rules andprocedures. Please complete all questions to the best of your ability. LEAVE NO BLANKS.

1. When you pin fabric together, how do you make sure it comes out correctly?

2. Please draw how pins should be placed into fabric to ensure it goes through asewing machine safely

3. Draw where should your hands be when using the sewing machine?

4. Which marker on the sewing machine should be used to guide your fabric to theproper seam?

Bonus: If both sides of your square have the same seam allowance, how much shorterdoes your square shrink when you sewing it together with a border?

5. What are some procedures for using the iron?

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Quilt Donation VotingWrite in which places you would like to donate our

quilts. Work independently and write your name.

Citizen Schools Staff

_____________________________

_____________________________

School Staff

_____________________________

Hero Quilt

_____________________________

Name:



Citizen Schools Staff

_____________________________

_____________________________

School Staff

_____________________________

Hero Quilt

_____________________________

Name:



Citizen Schools Staff _____________________________

_____________________________

School Staff

_____________________________

Hero Quilt

_____________________________

Anyone else?

Name:



Citizen Schools Staff _____________________________

_____________________________

School Staff

_____________________________

Hero Quilt

_____________________________

Anyone else?

Name:

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Story Telling Quilts Apprenticeships