Phase 1
My Story Based on a Sequence
I was walking down a very busy market in Europe; stalls of beads, rocks, and other accessories littered the street. I noticed the appetizing smell of grilled food, and looked to where it was coming from. I stopped to see an older man; sweating from the smoldering heat of the grill. He was standing quite close to the flame and was flipping chicken skewers. Two younger men were flipping their own food. All of the smells mixed together to form one savory, appetizing odor.
The men chatted as they swayed around their grills. They seemed to be speaking what sounded like Turkish. They were laughing and seemed to be enjoying each other’s company, all the while preparing food. A crowd began to form as the smells increased around the men. Each person looked hungrier than the last.
Next to the grills in the open-air market, there was a small crowded restaurant. Everyone and their friends seem to be gathered here to enjoy the food. White tile walls and clean floors made for a very good atmosphere compared to the rest of the market. Every table was filled and only standing room was available to those who were waiting.
As I walked inside I noticed a particular flamboyant group of people. At one of the many table corners, two friends were enjoying each other’s company. A young woman is checking her cell phone, and a young man is gathering his payment for the tab. The quite little restaurant seemed to work on its own, almost in its own private world. It seemed completely separate from the market just outside.
A waitress was standing at the counter; she was tallying up her sales for the day. She appears tired and ready to leave. Nevertheless, she greeted me with a smile and sent me to my seat. I looked out towards the busy restaurant one last time before I indulged myself to the wonderful menu.
The men chatted as they swayed around their grills. They seemed to be speaking what sounded like Turkish. They were laughing and seemed to be enjoying each other’s company, all the while preparing food. A crowd began to form as the smells increased around the men. Each person looked hungrier than the last.
Next to the grills in the open-air market, there was a small crowded restaurant. Everyone and their friends seem to be gathered here to enjoy the food. White tile walls and clean floors made for a very good atmosphere compared to the rest of the market. Every table was filled and only standing room was available to those who were waiting.
As I walked inside I noticed a particular flamboyant group of people. At one of the many table corners, two friends were enjoying each other’s company. A young woman is checking her cell phone, and a young man is gathering his payment for the tab. The quite little restaurant seemed to work on its own, almost in its own private world. It seemed completely separate from the market just outside.
A waitress was standing at the counter; she was tallying up her sales for the day. She appears tired and ready to leave. Nevertheless, she greeted me with a smile and sent me to my seat. I looked out towards the busy restaurant one last time before I indulged myself to the wonderful menu.
Phase 2
Reflection
Using visual sequences in the classroom can be a valuable tool for analyzing details and messages in the classroom. In a high school world history class, students examine Ancient Greek and Roman culture. The standard for this topic is SSWH3 The student will examine the political, philosophical, and cultural interaction of Classical Mediterranean societies from 700 BCE to 400 CE.
An assignment that could be used for this standard is for the students to research and create a visual sequence for Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome. There are many educational benefits to analyzing visual texts in the classroom. Students will develop critical thinking skills, identify and describe visual elements, and understand visual layouts and visual techniques utilized to convey messages.
An assignment that could be used for this standard is for the students to research and create a visual sequence for Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome. There are many educational benefits to analyzing visual texts in the classroom. Students will develop critical thinking skills, identify and describe visual elements, and understand visual layouts and visual techniques utilized to convey messages.