Kaitlyn Lundquist December 4, 2013

English: FAIRYTALES AND FABLES

Final Project

Statement of Purpose: This unit was designed to be used in a third grade English class. This unity will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Students will read and learn about various fairy tales and fables and identify the differences between them. Students will focus on improving their reading comprehension through many different activities and techniques. All students will participate in class by taking turns reading stories out loud, through in-class discussions, hands-on activities, quizzes, and acting out favorite stories with small groups. Students will also write journal entries about each story or fable to ensure they are comprehending the text. At the end of the unit, students will write their own fable or fairy tale to display their understanding of the differences between them.

Michigan Content Standards: Students should be able to read and comprehend literature at the high end of their grade level independently and proficiently by the end of the school year.

R.CM.03.01 connect personal knowledge, experiences, and understanding of the world to themes and perspective text through oral and written responses.

R.CM.03.02 retell in sequence the story elements of grade-level narrative text and major idea(s) and relevant details of grade-level informational text.

S.DS.03.02 discuss narratives (e.g., folktales, fables, realistic ction), conveying the story grammar (e.g., characters thoughts and motivation, setting, plot, story level theme) and explain why the story is worthwhile and how it is relevant to the storyteller or the audience.

Learning Targets: I. Understand themes in text and be able to relate the themes to personal experiences, cultural events, and prior knowledge. Students will be able to relate personal experiences and cultural events to fables and fairytales. II. Understand the sequences that stories are told in and understand the main focus of each reading. Students will be able to retell stories in order of what happened first and explain the most important thing they read. III. Understand that each story has a purposeful meaning behind it and that morals appear in many of the readings. Students will be able to share with others why fairy tales and fables are important for each society.

Pre-Unit Assessment Do you like fairy tales? What is your favorite fairy tale? Do you know what a fable is? Have you ever read a fairy tale or have you only watched the movies? Do you think they will be different? Do you enjoy reading? Do you know what a moral of story is? Do you know what the difference is between a fairy tale and a fable? What is your favorite thing to read?

Learning Targets
I can answer questions based off of in class reading and discussion.

Knowledge Item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Reasoning Item 26

I can write creatively and relate personal experiences. I can write responses that show higher level of thinking.

24 19, 20, 21, 22

25 16, 17, 18, 23

_____ out of 100 points Name: __________________________ Date:____________________

Fairy Tales and Fables Unit Test The final test of the unit will test your knowledge of fairy tales and fables discussed in class as well as new readings in this assessment. Over the course of this unit we have covered many different types of fairy tales and fables and discussed them thoroughly in the classroom. Be prepared to think critically and do your best! Directions: To be read to the classroom. This test is divided into three separate sections. The first portion will be true/false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, and matching. The second section will be short response questions. The final portion of the test will be essay questions. After completing the exam, please complete the self-evolution sheet attached to the back. No points will be given or taken away for answers on the self-evaluation, it is only there to help me understand what I can do to help you learn better. Please be quiet in order to not disturb your neighbor. Make sure to read each question carefully and answer each question the best you can. Selected Response Assessment (2 points each) True/False:
Decide if the statement is true or false. Fill in the blank with a T or F.

_______1. Cinderella asked her father to bring her pearls and jewels from the fair. _______2. Hansel and Gretels mother wanted their father to leave them in the woods. _______3. Sleeping Beauty was supposed to die by pricking her finger on a spindle. _______4. Little Red Riding Hood is a fable.

Multiple Choice:
Select the correct answer and write the correct letter in the blank provided.

______5. What is the Little Mermaids name? a. Ariel b. Sirenetta c. Snow White d. Aubree ______6. In the fable the Father and His Two Daughters, which daughter wanted dry weather? a. The gardeners wife b. The chefs wife c. The tile-makers wife d. The cleaners wife ______7. What animal did Red Riding Hood meet in the woods? a. Wolf b. Kitten c. Bear d. Squirrel ______8. In Jack and the Beanstalk, how many beans did Jack trade the cow for? a. two b. three c. four d. five

Short Answer:
Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

9. The fairest of them all is _______________. 10. An example of a fairy tale discussed in class is _______________. 11. In Sleeping Beauty how many wise women were invited to the kings feast? _______________.

Matching:
Match the sentence to the correct fairy tale and write the correct letter in the blank.

12. _______ I will think of something that shall really put an end to you. And by the help of witchcraft, she understood, she made a poisonous comb. 13. _______ early to-morrow morning we will take the children out into the forest to where it is the thickest. 14. _______ Shiver and quiver, my little tree, silver and gold throw down over me. 15. _______ Ill take you to the castle and look after you. a. Sleeping Beauty b. Snow White c. Jack and the Beanstalk d. The Little Mermaid e. Cinderella f. Hansel & Gretel

Extended Written Response: (5 points each) Answer each question in complete answers and write at least one paragraph. Scenario: 16. Would you rather be the villain or the hero in a fairy tale? Why?

17. What would you do if you stumbled upon the beanstalk?

18. What would you do if you were in Cinderellas position?

Stand-alone: 19. Explain what similarities fairy tales and fables have. What makes them different?

20. Explain why you think the step-mother in Snow White was obsessed with her appearance.

Prompt: 21. Write about the main idea in the fairy tale Cinderella and explain what details about the story are relevant.

22. In the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack sold the cow for the magic beans write about why you think he did this.

Construct/Create: 23. Pick a fairy tale from the list below and relate it to a personal experience.

24. Pick a fairy tale from the list below and rewrite the ending.

25. Pick your favorite fairy tale below and write why you liked it the most.

- Cinderella - Hansel & Gretel - Little Red Riding Hood - Snow White - Jack & the Beanstalk - Sleeping Beauty - The Little Mermaid

Essay (20 points) 26. Based off of our class discussions about what a fairy tale is and what makes it important, write your own fairy tale based off of the rubric attached. Use a separate sheet(s) of paper for this essay.

Create Your Own Fairy Tale Rubric

CATEGORY
Introduction

4
First paragraph has a "grabber" or catchy beginning.

3
First paragraph has a weak "grabber".

2
A catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy.

1
No attempt was made to catch the reader's attention in the first paragraph.

Title

Title is creative, sparks interest and is related to the story and topic.

Title is related to the story and topic.

Title is present, but does not appear to be related to the story and topic.

No title.

Setting

Many vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place.

Some vivid, descriptive words are used to tell the audience when and where the story took place.

The reader can figure out when and where the story took place, but the author didn't supply much detail.

The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place.

Problem/Conflict

It is very easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face but it is not clear why it is a problem.

It is not clear what problem the main characters face.

Solution/Resolution

The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand, and is logical. There are no loose ends.

The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand, and is somewhat logical.

The solution to the character's problem is a little hard to understand.

No solution is attempted or it is impossible to understand.

Fairy Tales and Fables Unit Test

Answer Key True False 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False Multiple Choice 5. b. Sirenetta 6. c. The tile-makers wife 7. a. Wolf 8. d. five Short Answer 9. Snow White 10. One of the following: Snow White Sleeping Beauty The Little Mermaid Cinderella Jack and the Beanstalk Hansel & Gretel 11. Eleven Matching 12. b. Snow White 13. f. Hansel & Gretel 14. c. Jack and the Beanstalk 15. d. The Little Mermaid

Name: __________________________ Date:____________________

Fairy Tales and Fables Test Self-Evaluation

Directions: Please be honest in your answers and write as much as possible.

1. How do you think you did on the test?

2. What portion of the test was the hardest for you?

3. What portion of the test was the easiest for you?

4. Did you feel well prepared for the test?

5. What was your question on the test and why?

Performance Task Assessments 1.

Goal: Your task is to get into small groups and work together to write a fairy tale. After your group has completed this task, you will assign roles and prepare to present your fairy tale to the class. Your performance should last about 5-7 minutes.

Role: Your job is to work together with all students in your group. All students will participate in both creating the fairy tale and acting it out.

Audience: Your target audience is your fellow classmates and teacher.

Situation: The challenge involves working together with your group and incorporating all ideas. You can write your fairy tale based on any time period.

Product or performance: You will create an original fairy tale and perform it for your classmates. Your group will turn in a paper with your written fairy tale.

Standards for Success: The performance needs to include all members in your group equally. Your work will be judged by your fellow group members to ensure that all students are working together. Your group will also turn in a written version of the fairy tale for credit.

2. Goal: Your task is to research your favorite fairy tale and give a presentation on why it is your favorite fairy tale to the class.

Role: Your job is to find a fairy tale you enjoy and give a presentation on why you enjoy it.

Audience: Your target audience is your fellow classmates and teacher.

Situation: The challenge involves finding a fairy that catches your interest enough to research it.

Product or performance: You will stand in front of the class and give a presentation on the fairy tale of your choice and what interests you the most about it.

Standards for success: You need to stand in front of the class and talk loud enough for the classroom to hear you easily. You need to make eye contact with the classroom and be able to give the presentation using a paper aid only as necessary.

3. Goal: Your task is to create your own Movie Theater Poster for your favorite fairy tale using poster board and markers.

Role: Your job is to create a poster that depicts the fairy tale accurately and looks interesting.

Audience: You will present your poster to the classroom and explain why you chose to design that way.

Situation: The challenge involves creating a poster that makes the fairy tale appear appealing and is a good teaser.

Product or performance: Your final project will be a movie theater poster and you will stand in front of the class and share your design.

Standards for success: The poster needs to be clutter-free, laid out in an appealing fashion, and would encourage other people to read the story.