Story Telling Quilts Apprenticeship

Description Teach apprentices how to use sewing machines, measurement skills to cut fabric correctly and what material work well together. Apprentices will learn the art of quilting and how to decorate them to tell a story. WOW! Guide apprentices as they explain their techniques using quilting language to a community organization they choose to donate their work to or individuals they choose to present their materials to!

Story Telling Quilts WOW! Plan

Week Stage Lesson Objectives: What do we need to get done today?
- Make them pick me!

Activities

New Basic Skills

WOW Them!

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Apprentices hip Fair (9/22/08) MODEL 9/29/08

1. Teach procedures 2. Pin Fabric

Learn new skills

1. Square #1 (Name squares) 2. Learning Stations

Advanced Literacy Main idea

Learn new skills

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MODEL 10/6/08

1. Teach procedures 2. Sew fabric

1. Square #2 (Photo Squares) 2. Learning Stations

Advanced Literacy Main idea

Learn new skills

MODEL 10/20/08

1. Review procedures 2. Introduction to writing

1. Square #3 (Quote squares) 2. Begin story

Advanced Literacy Main idea

Produce

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SCAFFOLD 10/27/08 SCAFFOLD 11/4/08

1. Measuring fabric

Field trip to fabric store to choose colors 1. Choose your hero 2. Paint your square (#4)

N/A

1. Tell your hero story

Oral Communication original presentation & Advanced Literacy

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Produce

Practice

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COACH 11/10/08 COACH 11/17/08 COACH 12/1/08 FADE 12/8/08 FADE 12/10/08

1. Review 2. Define main idea 3. Writing process 1. Edging 2. Tie Quilting 1. Review skills

3. Begin story 1. Finish story 2. Square #5 (Choice) 1. Assembling quilts 2. Revise stories 1. Quilt Project 2. Review stories Dress Rehearsal for WOW!

Oral Communication original presentation & Advanced Literacy Oral Communication original presentation & Advanced Literacy

Practice

Review!

Practice

Dress Rehearsal for WOW!

Review

Practice

Perform

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WOW!

WOW!
(Donate quilts)

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprenticesh ip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

Lesson Objectives: (What do we need to get done today?) 1. Teach entry procedures 2. Learn to pin fabric squares.

Week / Date:

1. Opening Ritual 20 minutes - Make square #1 (Name square)

Vocabulary

Fabric Quilt 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. Pinning b. Pictures c. Choose story to get to know you

Materials Needed Blank Squares Fabric Strips Pins Visuals Worksheets

4. Closing/Teach Backs 10 minutes

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.)

- TL tells a story - Teachbacks

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprentices hip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

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

Week / Date:

1. Continue to Teach procedures for quilting and classroom 2. Create second quilt photo quilts 3. Practice identifying Main Idea in a Story

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1. Opening Ritual (20 min.) A. Meet in hall and review rules, show example for project for the day B. Enter rooms and stand around quilt from 9/29 and ask apprentices to identify main idea in the quilt What story does this quilt tell about us? C. Looks for successes and challenges from week one quilts ask group to identify things that are good and things to improve D. Define Main Idea E. Listen to Story Corps Story(Pop Pop and Me) and Identify main idea in the story using worksheet F. Share back

Vocabulary

Main Idea the central idea in story, summary of story in one word or sentence Seam Allowance the amount of fabric you 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.

New Basic Skills/College Connections Advanced Literacy: students are able to develop and think through main ideas independently introduce the word and concept of main idea College story connect to college by making person connections
Materials Needed A. Quilt from Week 1 B. 50 Squares C. 96 long edges D. 596 short edges E. Iron F. Photos printed on iron transfers G. Sewing Machines (2-3) H. Extra Thread

A. B. C. D. E.

Agenda WOW! Progress Review safety for sewing machine Introduce safety procedures for iron Review proper way to pin fabric for sewing (wrong side up and pins facing out)

3. Activities (45 min)

A. Introduce Photo Quilt Concept B. Explain how to transfer photos C. Show example of how to add fabric stripes D. Set goal complete a panel of four squares E. Work Time

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4. Closing/Teach Backs (15 min.)

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Finish week one quilt Cut material Make visuals Create an d print quiz Print main idea worksheet

A. Have each student share their panel and the main idea it communicates about them B. Share list of donations locations (from week one) and explain that week two quilts will go to teachers, so to make sure to nominate one after they finish their quiz C. Teach Back Quiz Check for understandings on procedures, safety rules and advanced literacy ideas D. Close with foreshadow of family quilt on 10/20 tell family college story

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprentices hip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

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

Week / Date:

4. Practice finding main idea in a story 5. Create second quilt photo quilts 6. Introduce planning a presentation

1. Opening Ritual (20 min.) G. Meet in hall and review rules, show example for project for the day H. Enter rooms and stand around quilt from 10/6 and ask apprentices to identify main idea in the quilt What story does this quilt tell about us? I. Looks for successes and challenges from week two quilts ask group to identify things that are good and things to improve J. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identify main idea in the story using worksheet K. Share back 2. Agenda / Housekeeping 10 min.

Vocabulary

Main Idea the central idea in story, summary of story in one word or sentence Presentation a prepared series of remarks Square geometric form that is equal on all four side

New Basic Skills/College Connections Advanced Literacy: students are able to develop and think through main ideas independently introduce the word and concept of main idea Oral Communication: students are able to prepare a well written presentation

F. G. H. I.

Agenda WOW! Progress Review safety for sewing machine Announcing winning teachers for donation and tell students, we will be sending them invitations to the WOW! to receive their gifts J. Ask students to share their family quotes
3. Activities (45 min)

Materials Needed A. Quilt from Week 2 B. 12 t-shirts C. Iron on letters E. Iron G. Sewing Machines (2-3) H. Extra Thread

F. Introduce Family Quote Quilt G. Explain how to square a t-shirt, especially sewing advice H. Show example of how to square the tshirt off I. Set goal complete one t-shirt square J. Work Time

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4. Closing/Teach Backs (15 min.)

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.) 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Finish week one quilt Cut material Make visuals Create an d print quiz Print main idea worksheet Create and print story telling worksheet

E. Have each student share their panel and the main idea it communicates about them use written worksheet first F. Teach Back Quiz Check for understanding on binding and squaring off an odd shape G. Close with foreshadow field trip with college story tell of visiting colleges with my mom

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprentices hip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

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

Week / Date:

7. Learn about measuring fabric for quilts 8. Explore buying fabrics and fabric stores

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1. Opening Ritual - on van (15 min.) L. CT tell story my college history M. Students need to find main idea out loud

Vocabulary

Main Idea the central idea in story, summary of story in one word or sentence Presentation a prepared series of remarks Budget to buy required items with a limited amount of money

2. Agenda / Housekeeping (15 min.) A. B. C. D. E. Load van and start the drive Explain where we are going and why Review expectations for explorations Talk about skill of budgeting skill Divide into groups of three

New Basic Skills/College Connections Advanced Literacy: students are able to develop and think through main ideas independently introduce the word and concept of main idea Oral Communication: students are able to prepare a well written presentation College/Career Connections - budgeting skill as life skill, connect to math word problems

3. Activities 30 min

Materials Needed A. Buying lists printed B. Envelopes with money

K. Students work with team to select three fabrics for their hero quilt L. Confirm with staff member that their estimated cost is correct and below budget M. Take fabric to cutting table to buy N. Finished early: tour shelves of quilting books and supplies to observe, extra money can be sued on times O. Check-out

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4. Closing/Teachbacks - (30 min.)

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.) 12. Create buying lists and money division 13. Confirm trip with store

H. Have each student share one thing they learned at the store no repeats I. Preview work for next week: finish panel quilts, begin hero painting J. TL lead discussion about college K. Ask students to share some heroes they may choose

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprentices hip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

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

Week / Date:

9. Practice finding main idea in a story; begin to prepare well written presentations 10. Quilting sew second quilt, bind third quilt, begin fourth quilt

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1. Opening Ritual - 15 min. N. Meet in hall and review rules, show example for project for the day hero quilt O. Discuss successes and challenges from week three quilts ask group to identify things that are good and things to improve P. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identify main idea in the story using worksheet Q. Share back

Vocabulary

Main Idea the central idea in story, summary of story in one word or sentence Presentation a prepared series of remarks Binding the edging that is sewn around the border of a quilt

2. Agenda / Housekeeping 10 min.

New Basic Skills/College Connections Advanced Literacy: students are able to develop and think through main ideas independently introduce the word and concept of main idea Oral Communication: students are able to prepare a well written presentation College Connection: Team Leader tells story

K. L. M. N.

Agenda WOW! Progress Review safety for sewing machine Review turn taking procedures for sewing machine (popsicle sticks with numbers) O. Announce that we will choose teachers for donations on picture quilts; we will be sending them invitations to the WOW! to receive their gifts P. Ask students to share which hero they will be painting
3. Activities 45 min

Materials Needed A. Quilt from Week 1 and 3 B. Iron on pictures C. Iron D. Sewing Machines (2) E. Extra Thread F. Worksheets G. Newspaper and cardboard can you get this? H. Paint and Brushes

P. Introduce Hero Quilt (paint squares) a. Four panels that tell the story of your hero b. Working with group from previous week to create one quilt c. Paint must be mixed with fabric media to work on quilts Q. Set goal paint four hero square, finish picture panels (sewing and ironon) R. Work Time

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4. Closing/Teach Backs 15 min.

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.) 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Finish week three quilt Cut material for hero squares Make visuals Print main idea worksheet Create and print story telling worksheet

L. Record hero quilt project ideas story worksheet M. Vote on top three teachers to donate quilts from the list from week 3 N. End with Team Leader's Story

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprentices hip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

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

Week / Date:

11. Practice finding main idea in a story; begin to prepare well written presentations 12. Quilting paint squares, finish panels

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1. Opening Ritual - 15 min. R. Meet in hall and review rules S. Discuss successes and challenges from week four quilts ask group to identify things that are good and things to improve T. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identify main idea in the story using worksheet U. Share back

Vocabulary

Main Idea the central idea in story, summary of story in one word or sentence Presentation a prepared series of remarks

2. Agenda / Housekeeping 10 min.

New Basic Skills/College Connections Advanced Literacy: students are able to develop and think through main ideas independently introduce the word and concept of main idea Oral Communication: students are able to prepare a well written presentation College Connection: Team Leader tells story

Q. R. S. T.

Agenda WOW! Progress Review safety for sewing machine Review turn taking procedures for sewing machine (popsicle sticks with numbers) U. Announce that we will choose teachers for donations on picture quilts; we will be sending them invitations to the WOW! to receive their gifts V. Ask students to share which hero they will be painting
3. Activities 45 min

Materials Needed A. B. C. D. Sewing Machines (1) Extra Thread Worksheets Newspaper and cardboard can you get this? E. Paint and Brushes

S. Introduce Hero Quilt (paint squares) a. Three panels that tell the story of your hero b. Working with group from previous week to create one quilt c. Paint must be mixed with fabric media to work on quilts T. Set goal paint four hero square, finish picture panels (sewing and ironon) U. Work Time

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4. Closing/Teach Backs 15 min.

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.) 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Finish week three quilt Cut material for hero squares Make visuals Print main idea worksheet Create and print story telling worksheet

O. Vote on top three teachers to donate quilts from the list from week 3 P. End with Team Leaders Story

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprentices hip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

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

Week / Date:

13. Practice finding main idea in a story; begin to prepare well written presentations 14. Quilting pin painted squares, finish picture panels

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1. Opening Ritual - 15 min. V. Meet in hall and review rules W. Discuss successes and challenges from week four quilts ask group to identify things that are good and things to improve X. Listen to Story Corps Story (TBD) and identify main idea in the story using worksheet Y. Share back

Vocabulary

Main Idea the central idea in story, summary of story in one word or sentence Presentation a prepared series of remarks

2. Agenda / Housekeeping 10 min.

New Basic Skills/College Connections Advanced Literacy: students are able to develop and think through main ideas independently introduce the word and concept of main idea Oral Communication: students are able to prepare a well written presentation College Connection: pushing towards the end, like finals where you need to be ready by deadline

W. Agenda X. WOW! Progress we have two weeks, so now is the time to prepare Y. Review safety for sewing machine Z. Review turn taking procedures for sewing machine (popsicle sticks with numbers) AA. Announce that we will choose teachers for donations on picture quilts; we will be sending them invitations to the WOW! to receive their gifts BB. Ask students to share which hero they painted last week
3. Activities 45 min

Materials Needed F. G. H. I. J. K. L. Sewing Machines (1) Extra Thread Worksheets Fabric from store Rotary cutter Iron on transfers Quilts form previous weeks for binding

V. Introduce Hero Quilt (paint squares) a. Three panels that tell the story of your hero b. Working with group from previous week to create one quilt c. Paint must be mixed with fabric media to work on quilts W. Set goal pin hero squares for sewing, finish sewing picture panels and iron on pictures, binding quilts X. Work Time

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4. Closing/Teach Backs 15 min.

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.) 24. 25. 26. 27. Finish week three quilt Cut material for hero squares Make visuals Print main idea worksheet

Q. Vote on top three teachers to donate quilts from the list from week 3 R. Review brainstorm for hero quilt donation and narrow to three S. End with connection of finals and WOW!s

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Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Lesson Plan

Citizen Teacher: Apprentices hip: Story Telling Quilts Team Leader:

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

Week / Date:

15. Practice finding main idea in a story; practice preparing well written presentations with focus on here supporting details and one example 16. Quilting Finish picture and hero quilts

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1. Opening Ritual - 10 min. Z. Meet in hall and review rules AA. Discuss successes and challenges from week seven quilts ask group to identify things that are good and things to improve BB. Sit by picture quilt groups CC. 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 one word or sentence Presentation a prepared series of remarks

2. Agenda / Housekeeping 10 min.

New Basic Skills/College Connections Advanced Literacy: students are able to develop and think through main ideas independently introduce the word and concept of main idea Oral Communication: students are able to prepare a well written presentation College Connection: pushing towards the end, like finals where you need to be ready by deadline

CC. Agenda DD. WOW! Progress we have two weeks, so now is the time to prepare EE. Announce that we will finish choosing donations locations for each quilt and send them invitations to the WOW! to receive their gifts

3. Activities 60 min Team Leader what would work best is if you helped continue to cut the hero quilt fabric during this time

Materials Needed M. Sewing Machines (1) N. Extra Thread O. Worksheets main idea, WOW! prepare, role specific P. Fabric from store Q. Rotary cutter R. Iron on transfers S. Quilts from previous weeks for binding

Y. Picture Quilt Finishing (30 min.) 1. Iron on pictures 2. Pin panels together 3. Cut batting and pin quilt Z. Hero Quilt Finishing (20 min.) 1. Finish squares (fabrics markers only) 2. Revisit planning worksheet to complete AA. Voting on Donations (10 min.)

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4. Closing/Teach Backs 10 min.

Other Preparation Needed

(e.g. projector, computer lab, etc.) 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. Finish binding family quilt Sew picture panels that remain Make visuals Print main idea worksheet Review WOW! preparation worksheets Prepare role worksheets for each student

T. Assign Roles and begin to prepare (if time permits) U. End with connection of finals and WOW!s V. Foreshadow final preparation next week

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NAME: WOW! Role:

WOW! Preparation Telling Our Story

We 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 the experts. This will help us get ready to share our work

You may be asked? Questions

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

Your answer
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

WOW! Preparation Your Role

You will also be serving in a very special role chosen based on your skills. This means you will be sharing what we learned and did in one specific area for about 30 min. Your very important role is assigned above and marked on the diagram below.

Sewing Machine demonstration

Pinning fabric and making square

Main ideas, field trip, cutting, and book of work

Inside of quilts and binding quilts

Quilt stories and donations discussion

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 ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

You will also be on stage to present the quilt to: _____________________________________________ Write one sentence about the quilt and person you will say on stage. Page 24 of 29

NAME: Hero Quilt: What is your story?

Which Hero did you select? ________________________________________________________________________ What is the main idea of your heros 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?

Take notes on the story here

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 look like? Draw it here

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Storytelling Wrap-up

What story should people know about your individual quilt with your name and items? Main idea: ___________________________________ Key Details: __________________________________ __________________________________ What did you learn in making it: __________________________________

What story should people know about your family quote quilt made from t-shirts? Main idea: ___________________________________ Key Details: __________________________________ __________________________________ What did you learn in making it: __________________________________

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NAME:

Safety and Quilting Quiz Week Two

This quiz is to ensure everyone in learning our key safety and quilting rules and procedures. 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 a sewing 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 the proper seam?

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

5. What are some procedures for using the iron?

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Name:

Name:

Quilt Donation Voting

Write in which places you would like to donate our quilts. Work independently and write your name.

Quilt Donation Voting

Write in which places you would like to donate our quilts. Work independently and write your name.

Citizen Schools Staff _____________________________ _____________________________ School Staff _____________________________ Hero Quilt _____________________________ Anyone else?

Citizen Schools Staff _____________________________ _____________________________ School Staff _____________________________ Hero Quilt _____________________________ Anyone else?

Name:

Name:

Quilt Donation Voting

Write in which places you would like to donate our quilts. Work independently and write your name.

Quilt Donation Voting

Write in which places you would like to donate our quilts. Work independently and write your name.

Citizen Schools Staff _____________________________ _____________________________ School Staff _____________________________ Hero Quilt _____________________________ Anyone else?

Citizen Schools Staff _____________________________ _____________________________ School Staff _____________________________ Hero Quilt _____________________________ Anyone else? Page 29 of 29