English Language Arts
- Jordan has learned about character development through the use of Snapchat filters, as he adds different faces and voices to his video stories.
- He has explored voice filters, which enhances his understanding of tone and mood in storytelling.
- By changing faces and voices, Jordan has developed his skills in creating dynamic and diverse characters.
- Through this activity, he has also practiced writing dialogue for his characters, as he thinks about how they would speak based on their appearance and voice.
Continued development can be fostered by encouraging Jordan to explore different types of characters and experiment with various Snapchat filters. This can help him further develop his understanding of how appearance and voice contribute to character development in storytelling. Additionally, encouraging him to write scripts for his video stories can enhance his creativity and storytelling skills even further.
Book Recommendations
- The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer: This book follows the adventures of twins Alex and Conner as they are transported into a magical world filled with fairytale characters. It explores the concept of characters with unique voices and appearances.
- The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin: This novel tells the story of Suzy, who believes that a rare jellyfish sting caused her best friend's death. Through Suzy's voice and perspective, the book delves into the complexities of grief and friendship.
- The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan: In this first book of the Percy Jackson series, Percy discovers that he is a demigod and embarks on a journey to prevent a war among the Greek gods. The book showcases diverse characters with unique abilities and voices.
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