Reading Enrichment Lesson

Title: Fun with Fairy Tales

Subject/Course: Reading Enrichment (5-7
Sessions)

Topic: Fairy Tales Grade: 4 Grade

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Kellie Ouzts
Standards:ELA R1g, ELA W1a-d, ELA4 R1h

Stage 1- Desired Results

Understandings:
The students will understand:
-character motives
-settings, plot lines, problems, and solutions when
comparing two fairy tale
-elements of a friendly letter (date, opening, twelve
sentences (for this assignment) and closing
Essential Questions:
-How can I compare and contrast the story elements of
fairy tales?
-How can I create an illustration which matches the
theme or lesson of my fairy tale?
-How can I write my letter, including at least twelve
sentences, from one fairy tale character to another fairy
tale character?

Knowledge Skills
Students will know: The student will:
-how to compare and contrast two stories using a -read two fairy tales
double bubble map -identify story elements using story maps for both of
-the terms character, setting, plot, problem and their fairy tales
solution (story map) -create a double bubble map to compare and contrast
-elements of a friendly letter fairy tales
- choose a character from one story and write a friendly
letter to a character from their second story. The letter
should include references to the setting and plot lines of
each story
-edit, peer edit, and teacher conference before writing
final copy
-illustrate the most important scene from their letter
(full page)

Stage 2- Assessment Evidence

Performance Tasks: Other Evidence:
-Students will choose two fairy tales and read them -graphic organizers
and complete story maps for each one -letter drafts
-Students will compare and contrast their two fairy -illustrations
tales using a double bubble map
-Students will write a friendly letter from one fairy tale
character to another fairy tale character
-students will illustrate a scene from their letters
-See attached rubrics for assessment purposes

Stage 3- Learning Plan

Unit Outline
Session 1
Hook:
WHOLE GROUP:
Read Cook-a-Doodle Doo by Janet Stevens using props (chef's hat, mixing bowl, wooden spoon). Create story
map on chart paper using markers. Read the Little Red Hen and create story map in the same manner.
Next, model a double bubble map using chart paper and markers using the two books.
Go over rubric with the class. Pair up students to share fairy tale stories (high achieving with low achieving)
(45 minutes)

Session 2
Purpose and Objectives
This activity challenges students to think about fairy tales from a different perspective. By having the students
assume the role of a fairy tale character, they are forced to identify with the character and also with the
character to whom they are writing.
Structure and Outline
Materials: fairy tale books and copies from the internet, story maps, notebook paper, computer paper for
illustrations, dictionary, thesaurus, and rubrics.
Structure: whole group review, small group instruction, and collaboration with teacher
Children will:
-work together to complete story map.
Teacher will:
-rotate with small groups
-Review story elements chart from previous day.
-Pass rubrics back to students
-pair students back up
-rotate through groups to work with students
Assessment and Monitoring:
-teacher check for understanding of story elements while rotating through groups.
(45 minutes)
Session 3
Purpose and Objectives
Students will complete double bubble maps to compare and contrast story elements.
Structure and Outline
Materials: fairy tale books and copies from the internet, story maps, notebook paper, computer paper for
illustrations, dictionary, thesaurus, and rubrics.
Structure: whole group review, small group instruction, and collaboration with teacher
Children will:
-collaborate with partner to complete double bubble map, work with teacher as she rotates through groups, and
individually as needed.
Teacher will:
-review double bubble from session 1
-give students their story maps back and pass out computer paper for double bubble maps
-rotate through groups to check for understanding
-pull individuals as needed for further instruction
Assessment and Monitoring
Monitor students for understanding. Students must be able to compare and contrast the stories so that they are
able to organize their papers from their graphic organizer. Any student who is struggling will work with the
teacher individually.
(45 minutes)
Session 4
Purpose and Objectives
Students will write the first draft.
Structure and Outline
Materials: fairy tale books and copies from the internet, story maps, notebook paper, computer paper for
illustrations, dictionary, thesaurus, and rubrics.
Structure: whole group, small group instruction, and collaboration with teacher
Children will:
-work alone to write first draft of paper.
Teacher will:
-model the correct form of a friendly letter on chart paper.
-give students their story maps, double bubble maps, and notebook paper
-call students back to the table for writing conferences
( 45 minutes)
Session 5-6
Purpose and Objectives
Students will complete final drafts and illustration.
Structure and Outline
Materials: fairy tale books and copies from the internet, story maps, notebook paper, computer paper for
illustrations, dictionary, thesaurus, and rubrics.
Structure: individual work and collaboration with teacher.
Children will:
-revise and edit papers
Teacher will:
-model friendly letter on chart paper
-conference with students about papers and discuss what illustration they will be drawing to accompany paper
Assessment and Monitoring
The teacher will grade the final paper using rubric.
(45 minutes each segment)