I have written about the Colour Symbol Image (CSI) routine in a previous post (Seal Child). For this text I suggest changing SYMBOL to SOUND
- Choose the colour that you feel most connected to in this text.
- Identify sounds (instruments or a prepared piece of music) that you feel best represents or captures the essence of the colour (as it is presented in the text).
- Draw an image that you feel best represents or captures the the essence of the colour (as it is presented in the text). .
When selecting a sound students may play around with percussion instruments and identify those that they feel are relevant, or they may search for a prepared piece of music on a website such as Bensound (LINK). When writing their justification they can list the instruments selected and how it should be played, or provide a link to an online source.
Looking for some online ‘searching’ fun? Google has a cool search tool that students can explore. Go to Google and type in your search term…for example frog. Click on images and then Tools. You will see a range of tool options appear including size, colour, type, time and usage rights.
Select colour and make your choice! SO much fun.
This book offers a great opportunity to explore the textual concept Imagery, Symbol and Connotation. This poster is from the Department of Education website.
Really feel like getting creative? Jump into Microsoft’s Clip Champ and play around with filters and colours. It includes sound options as well.
Finally, another great text that would compliment Australia: County of Colour is How We Came to Be: Creatures of Camouflage and Mimicry by Samil Bayly.
