Four+Icon+Stories

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 * audience: 2nd grade**
 * goal:** Identify/reduce major elements of a story and represent them creatively in visual and audio forms


 * inspired** by ds106 assignment http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/one-story-four-icons/

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Not pictures, but simple visual representation of things, so they can be quickly recognized and knowing a language not necessary. Shoe different between picture of a train and a road sign train warning sign. Show stop/play buttons like on audio devices. Icons that local students would readily know?
 * What Are Icons?**

is it possible to represent a story in such a simple form?

Optional Examples
 * Ben Rimes (2nd grade?) http://www.techsavvyed.net/archives/2326
 * Tyler Hart, 3rd grade, springfield park elementary school, Richmond Virginia http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/trhart/technology-work-samples/
 * Fifth Grade Wrinkle in a Time http://www.engagingeducators.com/blog/2012/03/26/from-the-classroom-the-4-icon-challenge-for-a-wrinkle-in-time/
 * Brian Metcalfe (good examples) http://life-long-learners.com/four-icon-challenge-feedback/

**Story** - Tell a short story in familiar form, with photos and narration- Alan tells story of his Dog Dominoe, who got lost and found him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMp-Fl-sXrU


 * Break it down** (discussion)

Show a grid with blanks and a place to write in ideas- guided activity to ask what are 4 major elements, e.g. (1) Dog (2) Empty Forest (3) Night/Moon (4) Dog Again

Then ask, what sounds might represent these same? e.g. (1) bark, pant (2) wind, footsteps (3) Silence? owl? (4) Dog barking

Use a story the class is studying or recently read On paper, decide on the 4 things to represent the story
 * Activity**


 * Draw 4 icons to represent them.
 * For at least one, try and find an object in the room to represent it
 * Using voice or objects in room, try and find 4 sounds to represent the 4 moments
 * Sharing:Present the stories 3 times- first by showing drawings/objects with just sounds, both together

Can a story be simplified? How hard would it be for someone to understand the story? Would this make you want to learn more about the story?
 * Discussion**

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