Story Pirates University: Symbolism Self-Portrait
4 min3rd4th5th6thArtSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A short drawing activity from Story Pirates University, the storytelling program run by the Story Pirates comedy troupe. This social-emotional drawing lesson uses symbolism — objects and images that stand for feelings and interests — in a self-portrait. Roll it and let students draw along, then use their picture to spark a story.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Drawing is a great way to plan a story.
- What did you decide to add to your drawing, and why?
- How does drawing your idea first help you tell the story?
- What would you change if you drew it again?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: brainstorm, detail, design, imagination.
Try it: Draw along with the video. Then add three new details and tell a partner the story behind your picture.