Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Program Title: The Gingerbread Boy
Puppet: Gingerbread Shadow Puppet
Program Length: 60 Min
Delivery Method: Video Conferencing
Program Provider: Center for Puppetry Arts (No Taping Please)
Site Limit: 7 Schools
Additional Information
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*** NOTE: If no one is signed up 1 week prior to the program, this program will be cancelled.

Description: Students witness the classic tale of The Gingerbread Boy come to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. The story is narrated and performed during the first part of the program. Led by the program presenter, students make their very own Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet during the second half of the program. They also participate in a learning activity about gingerbread's history. This is a great holiday program.

K-2
Reading Standards

Indicator 1: Students are able to apply various reading strategies to comprehend and interpret text.

K.R.1.2 (Comprehension) Comprehend and respond to text read aloud.
1.R.1.2 (Application) Read orally with accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.

Indicator 2: Students are able to evaluate text structures, literary elements, and literary devices within various genres to develop interpretations and form responses.

K.R.2.1 (Knowledge) Retell familiar stories using beginning, middle, and end.
1.R.2.2 (Application) Use major literary elements in text to form an understanding of stories and other materials.
2.R.2.2 (Application) Explain major literary elements in text to convey an understanding of stories and informational material.

Indicator 4: Students are able to retrieve, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a variety of informational texts.

K.R.4.2 (Knowledge) Distinguish between “make believe” and “real” in print materials.
1.R.4.2 (Comprehension) Explain the difference between fantasy and reality in print materials.
2.R.4.1 (Application) Apply structural elements of informational text to locate information and create meaning.

Listening and Viewing Standards
K-2

Indicator 1: Students are able to use various listening and viewing strategies in social, academic, and occupational situations.

K.L.1.1 (Application) Follow various one- and two-step directions.
K.L.1.2 (Application) Take turns in conversations and large group situations.
K.L.1.3 (Knowledge) Identify appropriate listening behaviors.
1.L.1.1 (Application) Follow two- and three-step directions.
1.L.1.2 (Knowledge) Recognize the importance of focusing on a speaker when listening.
1.L.1.3 (Application) Respond appropriately to non-verbal signals.
2.L.1.1 (Application) Follow three- and four-step directions.
2.L.1.3 (Analysis) Observe and note gestures and facial expressions used by the speaker.

Indicator 2: Students are able to use strategies to retrieve, interpret, and evaluate ideas/information from various oral/visual sources.

K.L.2.2 (Comprehension) State what makes various audio or visual presentations appealing.
1.L.2.2 (Knowledge) Recognize the difference between true and false information.
1.L.2.3 (Application) Ask appropriate questions related to the topic.
2.L.2.2 (Application) Ask appropriate questions to clarify information.

Speaking Standards
K-2

Indicator 2: Students are able to use appropriate language and presentation style for formal and informal situations.

K.S.2.1 (Application) Use complete sentences when speaking.
K.S.2.2 (Knowledge) Follow simple rules of conversation by taking turns.
1.S.2.1 (Application) Adapt and change oral language to fit the situation.
1.S.2.2 (Application) Express ideas in complete and clear sentences.
2.S.2.1 (Application) Use oral language appropriate for the audience.
2.S.2.2 (Application) Use an expanded speaking vocabulary.

NOTE: Each site must audio mute upon connecting to the session to prevent voice activated moving of the cameras from site to site.

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