"Fairy Tales Get Real" I really like some of the ideas used by the teacher in the article. I like how the teacher started by reading common fairytales to the class, then read versions from around the world of the same fairytales. I like this idea because I think it is important to incorporate different cultures into lesson plans whenever possible. I also loved the idea of having each student write their own ending to one of the tales. I think this is a great way to get students engaged and using their creativity.
Fairytale Character Mobile (Lesson Plan)
(http://www.teachingheart.net/)
*In the middle of the page the student draws a picture of their favorite fairytale character.
*They then fill in the four bubbles about their character.
*Students then cut out each part and string together to hang in classroom.
*(See example below)
There are also a few poems from the ENGL341 packet that I would love to share with my future classes:
In Search of Cinderella
by Shel Silverstein
From dusk to dawn,From town to town,Without a single clue,
I seek the tender, slender foot
To fit this Crystal shoe.From dusk to dawn,I try it onEach damsel that I meet.And I still love her so, but oh,I've started hating feet.And then the Prince Knelt Down and
Tried to Put the Glas Slipper on Cinderella's Footby Judith Viorst
I really didn't notice that he had a funny nose.And he certainly looked better all dressed up in fancy
clothes.He's not nearly as attractive as he seemed the other
night.So I think I'll just pretend that this glass slipper
feels too tight.Setting Lesson Plan*(Teacher Intro) The setting is an important part of any fairytale. The tone of the story is set in the way the setting is described. Use the descriptions in your book to help you draw the setting and answer questions about the setting.*(Have student write) Title of fairytale.*(Have student draw) Picture to match the setting.*(Have student write) Descriptive words which helped draw picture.
