Library Lesson Plan

Grade: Second Lesson Title: Dan Santat, Drawn together

Caldecott

AASL Standards: Next Generation Learning Standard:

I.A.2: Recalling prior and background 2R3: In literary texts, describe how characters
knowledge as context for new meaning. respond to major events and challenges.

V.A.2: Reflecting and questioning
assumptions and possible misconceptions.
III.B.2: Establishing connections with other
learners to build on their prior knowledge and
create new knowledge.
2R6: Identify examples of how illustrations, text
features, and details support point of view or
purpose of text.
2R8: Explain how specific points the author or
illustrator makes in a text are supported by relevant
reasons.

Objective:
Students will examine the illustrations of
illustrator Dan Santat in advance of the
caldecott and work with a partner (of
random choice) to create an original
drawing together,.
Resources:
Drawn Together, by Minh Lee
Link To Video interview with Dan Santat”
https://youtu.be/QpNR28w6cN4
Books illustrated by Dan Santat

● THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE: THE

UNIMAGINARY FRIEND
● AFTER THE FALL (HOW HUMPTY DUMPTY
GOT BACK UP AGAIN)
● CRANKENSTEIN
● BECAUSE I’M YOUR DAD

Introduction:

We are getting closer to the Caldecott Award and I wanted to introduce you to another
contender...Illustrator Dan Santat. You may recognize him from some of his other books:

● THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE: THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND

● AFTER THE FALL (HOW HUMPTY DUMPTY GOT BACK UP AGAIN)
● CRANKENSTEIN
● BECAUSE I’M YOUR DAD

And the Show Disney’s “The Replacements” that he illustrates.

I am going to read his new book Drawn Together, by author Minh Le

● Have you ever had trouble communicating with someone? How did that make you feel?
● Look at the cover. What do you think the book is about?
● What do you think the title Drawn Together means? Do you notice anything interesting
about the letters in the title?
● Other than using words, how do you express yourself?
● Think of someone you visit who is important to you. How do you feel when you are getting
ready to visit that person? What is it like when you are there? Is there anything special that
you do together? Any interests that you have in common?

Read book highlighting the illustrations and the contrast between the grandfather and grandson and
how they are illustrated.

Play interview with Dan Santat describing his process

Activity:

In the story the grandfather and the boy are drawn as heros.

What kind of hero are you?

Pair Students and ask them to come up an agreed upon image of two heros and draw it
together taking turns adding to the image together.

Closure:

Students will present work to class.

Reflection:

This lesson was very successful the students worked together really well and loved this
book!