ICS Inter-Community School Library: G2 HWEO: How We Express Ourselves

Lines of Inquiry

Stories can be interpreted and communicated through the arts.
The elements of art enable the artist to express themselves effectively.
There is a relationship between the artist and the audience.

Authorfy

Authorfy brings readers and writers closer together through interactive video masterclasses, fun downloadable activities, and exciting after school club resources. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, librarian, aspiring author or reluctant writer, there’s something on Authorfy for everyone!

The Literacy Shed

The Literacy Shed is home to a wealth of visual resources to help inspire you to write. For example, in this short film a man builds a robot. Whilst he is asleep some strange beings power up his robot who mysteriously comes to life. Could you:

Describe the opening scene.
Complete a story board
Write a dialogue between the two fairies and between the man and the robot.
Write a fairytale of your own in a futuristic style?

LEGO Adventure in the City: A brick-animated short story

LEGO Adventure in the City: A brick-animated short story
Once upon a time, a snake went to the zoo and then returned to his home. Suddenly, there was an attack from The Grey and the zoo’s dinosaur gets out! Can the snake help the city?

Pixar in a Box: the art of storytelling

Pixar in a Box: the art of storytelling

Brain Pop

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BrainPOP is an educational website with over 1,000 short animated movies, together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, mathematics, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
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POBBLE 365

POBBLE 365

Video Interviews with Top Children’s Authors and Illustrators

Video Interviews with Top Children’s Authors and Illustrators
Watch Reading Rockets' exclusive video interviews with top children's book authors and illustrators. You'll discover if Chris Van Allsburg is really as spooky as his books, where Jon Scieszka gets his wacky ideas, and why Patricia Polacco's warm family tales seem so real.

The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce (Illustrator); Joe Bluhm (Illustrator)
The book that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce. Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children's literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today's world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it's story that we truly celebrate--and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.

David Shannon

No, David! by David Shannon (Illustrator)
The Caldecott Honor-winning classic by bestselling picture-book creator David Shannon!When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. Now David is all grown up. But some things never change. . .

Author's Website
Is “No, David” really about David Shannon?
Was he really that bad? Did he really do all of that stuff?
Did he really run down the street with no clothes on?

Maybe Something Beautiful

Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy; Rafael López (Illustrator); Theresa Howell
What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation--and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!

Maybe Something Beautiful

Rabunzel - Gareth P Jones

Rabunzel (Fairy Tales for the Fearless) by Gareth P. Jones; Loretta Schauer (Illustrator)
A uniquely silly and rebellious twist on a favourite fairy tale - with a fabulously foiled cover! "Rabunzel, Rabunzel, let down your ears!..." Rabunzel has a teeny tufty tail, a twitchy nose and two wide brown eyes. She also has VERY long ears - so long that her mother worries they will make her easy bait for the hungry creatures of the forest. The answer? Rabunzel must be kept safe ... in towering hutch, high in the sky. Here Rabunzel waits grumpily for her mother's daily visit with carrots and fresh lettuce, letting down her ears so she can climb up the tower. But one day, it isn't her mother who climbs up Rabunzel's very long ears... The first hilarious title in a fun-filled fairytale series with empowering messages for young readers! Perfect for fans of The Fairytale Hairdresser and The Lion Inside series. Look out for Cindergorilla, based on the classic Cinderella!

G2 HWEO: How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea

Personal experiences can inspire stories which can be expressed and shared creatively.