"Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!"

Courtesy of http://disney.go.com/DisneyRecords/read-alongs/Cinderella/index.html?id=2571

By Kylie Cutchall

Introduction: The story of Cinderella has filled classrooms and homes for many years.  Almost everyone knows or has heard bits and pieces of the fairy tale throughout their years.  The  fairy tale about Cinderella takes place when her cruel step mother will not allow her to attend the Royal Ball being hosted by the prince.  When out of nowhere Cinderella's fairy godmother appears to wave her wondrous wand and capture the magic to make it possible for Cinderella to attend the Royal Ball.  Seeing as how fairy godmothers are make believe it is our quest to find a way for Cinderella to attend the ball on her own.

Content Area(s) and Grade Level:

First and Second Grade

NE Standard: Reading and Writing

1.1.3 By the end of first grade, students will apply knowledge of the organization of print to their reading and writing.

1.1.4 By the end of first grade, students will read and comprehend print, and demonstrate the understanding that reading (like conversation) communicates meaning.

1.1.5 By the end of first grade, students will respond to literature.

1.1.7 By the end of first grade, students will write (print) about experiences, stories, people, objects, and events.

1.2.1 By the end of first grade, students will speak in clear, complete, coherent sentences using standard English.

Math:

1.1.3 By the end of first grade, students will recognize numbers and applications in everyday situations

1.2.1 By the end of first grade, students will demonstrate the concepts of addition and subtraction up to 10.

1.5.4 By the end of first grade, students will describe the steps used in collecting and analyzing information.

ISTE Standards:

1.  Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, telephones, and other technologies. (1)

2.  Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1,3)

5.  Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)

10.  Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.  (4) 

Integrated disciplines: 

Language arts, Technology, Fine arts, Math

   Objectives  

 Students will be able to:

    * Use their analysis and synthesis skills when taking apart a common fairy tale and putting it back together with a different outcome

*Use their technology skills to put together a final presentation of their reconditioned fairy tale

* Let their creativity flow when becoming a fashion designer for Cinderella

Materials/Technologies

~ http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq121/ ~ web quest

~ Printouts from web quest

~ Technology available i.e. hyper stack, power point, drawing program

~ Paper, pencils, crayons

       Procedures

        Springboard:

Begin this activity be reading a couple different versions of Cinderella.  Ask the children how much they know about Cinderella and if they have ever heard any other version besides the Disney one.  A K-W-L chart would be helpful for this activity.  A brainstorming activity can also be done and have students offer up ideas of how the story could be changed, but convey a similar meaning.  This information they will be able to use later when they recreate their own Cinderella story.

            What teacher is to do

The teacher needs to make sure the website is easily accessible to students.  This will save time and frustration.  Before beginning this activity have the print out worksheets required for the web quest printed and ready to go. Also be sure to have a variety of Cinderella stories available for students to refer to and gather ideas from.   

              What students are to do

 Students will become familiar with a variety of Cinderella stories. They should log onto the web quest, be given the print out sheets and sent on their way to explore the exciting land of creative writing

1.)  Draw a map from Cinderella's house to the castle.  You may use a drawing program on the computer or paper, pencils, and crayons.

2.).  Decide how Cinderella will travel to the palace.  Write about or draw her transportation.

3.)  Design a dress for Cinderella to wear.  You may use a drawing program on the computer or paper, pencils, and crayons.  If you want a fun way to do her hair and make-up, click on the wand.

 4.).  Put everything together to make your new version of the story.  You can make a Hyper Studio or PowerPoint presentation, perform a skit, or make a picture book.

     Closure  

    To bring this lesson to an end allow the students some time to read  and present their Cinderella stories to the class.  This may take several periods or days to complete.  It would not be recommended to have one story right after another. Discuss the adjustments the students had to make in order to make their story work. Ask the students if they can think of any other stories that could be re-written.  Build on their ideas and encourage them to do so on their own by comparing and contrasting varieties of the same story. 

     Assessment

 Use the rubric attached to the web quest.  Adjustments will need to be made according to the needs of ones students and or adaptations to the lesson.       

      Explanation

  I chose this lesson because it looked like it would be a lot of fun for younger children. A majority of younger children have heard of Cinderella and are familiar with the story.  If they are not familiar with the story there are numerous text references and websites to help the students become acquainted with her. There are also many content area skills that are incorporated into this lesson that are important for first and second graders to become used to using such as; problem solving skills, technology skills, reading skills, writing skills, and those skills that are unique to each child. 

 References

  http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq121/ ~ web quest

Merryellen Towey Schulz, Ph.D.     College of Saint Mary          Spring, 2001

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