Today, we started looking at public figures to help prepare for our upcoming research project on this topic. Everyone responded to the prompt question based on the video (both available below).
Before watching the video we talked about direct observations versus inferential observations since the prompt question requires people to infer things about Pete Seeger.
Prompt:
What can you infer about Pete Seeger based on the way he performs, interacts with the audience, and otherwise presents himself? Explain your responses.
Video:
Some of the inferences people made about Seeger based on this video were:
He is a caring person because he encourages the audience to sing along with him.
He loves playing music because he is 94 and still playing even though he has a hard time singing.
He is energetic because he pumps his fist in the air and slaps his guitar while he plays.
He is a simple person since he performs without any back up dances or fancy effects.
He sang verses of one of his songs that his wife wrote and this shows he cares about his family.
He's laid back because he doesn't get too worried when he can't remember the lines to his song.
After watching the video, we read a New York Times article on Pete Seeger. While reading the article, everyone took note of facts that helped to reinforce and verify inferences made about him from the video.
Next, I handed out a sheet which explained how to make found poems. We reviewed this sheet and discussed found poems with everyone having an opportunity to make a found poem from the sheet itself.
At the end of class, I handed out a found poem sheet. For homework, everyone should use the article from today to write a found poem which explores the question, "Who was Pete Seeger?"
Homework:
Use the found poem template to respond to the question, "Who was Pete Seeger?"
Study for the set 8 roots and prefixes quiz on Friday.
Roots and Prefixes Set 8 - Word List
Roots and Prefixes Set 8 - Practice
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