Multiple Intelligences Strategies Strategies for Building Comprehension How

Multiple Intelligences Strategies: Strategies for Building Comprehension How Theme Connects to The Giving Tree Presented by: Anne Kiely & Jennifer Du. Bose

Multiple Intelligences is simply the way people learn. Traditionally, only linguistic and mathematical intelligences are incorporated into lessons, essentially leaving out students who process information in other ways. • The various forms of intelligences can include: • Intrapersonal- Self smart; in tune with one’s needs • Interpersonal- People smart; cooperative learning Logical/mathematical- Number smart; understand logical connections

Musical- Music smart- express oneself in rhythm Visual/Spatial- Picture smart; learn through visual arrangements, art, and beauty Linguistic- Word smart; enjoy verbalizing thoughts Bodily/Kinesthetic- Body/Sport/Hand smart; learning through movement

ELACC 5 RL 2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. I can determine theme of a text. Content Objective: Students will be able to identify theme of The Giving Tree after listening to the story. Language Objective: Students will be able to orally explain to a group what he/she thinks is theme of The Giving Tree.