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DocuSign Envelope ID:085A7E92-3BDD-46E2-AOA2-FF65COA4FOD6 <br /> family tree in a study of genealogy,while fifth and sixth graders built models of geographical <br /> formations, continents, and weather events using a variety of art materials. <br /> All TES students have the option of attending multiple arts-related Enrichment Clubs, including <br /> Fiber Arts,Art Investigations (which includes study in art history), and Inkslingers, a creative <br /> writing club. <br /> Proposed Use of Funds <br /> TES would like to invite Cameron Prevatte to lead a puppeteering residency for the Kindergarten <br /> classes in early 2016. The ArtsCenter in Carrboro suggested Mr. Prevatte as an ideal residency for <br /> puppeteering. The ArtsCenter has previously sent him to Central Elementary in Hillsborough to <br /> work with 3 d graders on shadow puppetry, and has worked in other schools throughout the state. <br /> We propose a$575 matching grant from the Orange County Arts Council to pay Mr. Prevatte's <br /> $1,000 writer-in-residency fee and to purchase materials for the puppet building. <br /> During the residency, Mr. Prevatte will work closely with 2 classrooms of our Kindergarten grade <br /> in an interactive and collaborative project to develop puppets. Students will be guided through a <br /> process of designing and building a puppet, and then considering how best to display and use the <br /> puppet. Each child will construct his/her own unique puppet. Mr. Prevatte's residency will <br /> coincide with the curriculum planned by the Kindergarten teachers. The Kindergarten teachers <br /> recognized this age group is particularly interested in puppets and in learning. The class plans to <br /> study the question: "What can puppets teach us?" During this integrated project, students will not <br /> just create puppets. Students will also <br /> • learn to write their own puppet play scripts with a beginning, middle and end, <br /> • speak loudly and use"voice"with puppets, <br /> • work within a collaborative puppeteering"team," <br /> • Watch and learn to critique other puppet shows to discover what makes a good show <br /> • Learn about character traits and give their puppet some interesting traits <br /> • Develop reading fluency by reading back their own script <br /> The students will share their puppets and puppet shows with their families and guests in an event to <br /> be held at the school, complete with admission tickets, "ushers," and popcorn! <br />