Character Development

Number of Students: 
55
Program Objectives: 

To teach and inspire creative writing.  To generate great ideas and character development for student writing.  

Methods of Implementation: 

1)  Design characters, 2D and 3D using resources asked for below.2)  Plotting stories with panels.  

Co-Applicants: 
Maggie Bockius
Measures of success or achievement: 

Student motivation.  Published class books.  Traveling authors.

Grant Description: 

Character Development The key to excellent writing is the development of exceptional characters.  They need depth, a strong personality, weaknesses and desires.  Along with our 5th grade buddies in Mrs. Bockius’s class, we plan to design characters, settings and plot through the use of cartooning and claymation.  

How does this grant tie into your PLC: 

It will inspire self-motivated, creative learning.

Grant Category: 
Literacy
Site(s): 
Glenshire Elementary
Grade(s): 
Elementary School
Item Description: 
Character Design Books ($121.48); Modeling Clay ($258.51)
Amount Funded: 
$400