Fairytale Unit RHS Revised 2009

Do you know your fairytales? glass slipper long yarn braid spinning wheel red cape brick red rose apple beans magic lamp

glass slipper (Cinderella) long yarn braid (Rapunzel) spinning wheel (Rumpelstiltskin) red cape (Little Red Riding Hood) brick (Three Little Pigs) red rose (Beauty and the Beast) apple (Snow White) beans (Jack and the Beanstalk) magic lamp (Aladdin)

common elements of fairy tales 1. Do NOT need to include fairies

2. Usually set in the past but offers advice for today’s life

3. Includes fantasy, supernatural, or make-believe aspects

4. Clearly defines good characters and bad characters

5. May include objects, people, or events in threes

6. Focuses the plot on a problem or conflict that needs to be solved

7. Often has happy endings, based on the resolution or conflict of the problem

8. Usually teaches a lesson or demonstrates values important the culture

Plot Diagram Fairy tales should fit the pattern of a simple plot diagram. Generally it is easy to determine the rising actions, climax, and resolution.

Your Assignment Step 1: Read the fairy tale given to you by Mr. Hsiao in groups of 6 or less.

Step 2 Use the worksheet to create a plot diagram for your fairy tale.

5. Setting 6. Rising actions 7. Climax 8. Fall actions (if available) 9. Resolution 10. And don’t forget the title of the fairytale

Step 3 Create your own fairytale for Rowland High School students. Put the story in a plot diagram format. (Please note, you may use names of actual people, but it must be in a positive manner. If you make fun of someone who is not in your group and agrees to it, you will receive a 0 for the entire assignment.)

Step 4 W rite out the fairy tale in essay format. Your story should be words. Your essay should be printed using MLA format. Make sure each group member’s name is on the essay.

Step 5 Present your fairy tale to the class by acting out a skit, recording a skit, performing a puppet show, Power Point story board, or other option (must have prior approval from Ms. Wellmeyer) Please note: If you are using the computer, VHS, or DVD player, you must check that your media works before the day of your presentation. If your media does not work, you will get a 0 for the presentation grade.

During presentations… When other groups are presenting their fairytales, you will plot out each group’s story on a plot diagram. So, remember to make the climax and moral clear when writing your own fairytale. If the class cannot understand your moral, your group will lose points.

Example Morals/Lessons Being the new kid in school Jealousy Common fears Dealing with bullies or being teased Failing a class Losing your best friend Students picking on each other Getting a detention Doing your homework Getting good grades Having to move in the middle of the year

Rubric A: all steps complete, typed or neatly written, performance is organized, rehearsed, every group member participates in presentation, every group member speaks clearly during presentation, props/backdrop nicely designed, effort can be seen

Rubric C: all steps complete, sloppy paperwork, performance is not completely organized, pauses in presentation or students not sure of what to do, not rehearsed enough, every group member participates in presentation, props/backdrop either missing or sloppy, looks like project was put together the night before it was due

Due Date Fairy tale plot diagram for famous fairy tale— (DUE TODAY) Tues. May 26 Plot diagram for group-created fairy tale– Thur. May 28 Written essay of fairy tale—Tues. June 2 Presentation of fairy tale— Wed-Fri. June 3-5

Deductions Late work will receive a 50% reduction If your project is not working on the due date, it is considered late—so check your media a day or two beforehand Please note if your presentation is late, there may not be time to make it up resulting in a 0 for the entire group

Now… Get into groups of 6 or less Send one group member to Ms. Wellmeyer to get a fairy tale/fable and plot diagram worksheet Worksheet due at the end of the period