Week+4

Students share their blogs - what conclusions can they draw? Help students to draw the conclusion that point of view makes a difference in the telling of a tale. Plot locations on a world map to show the places Cinderella stories have taken the class. Discuss how place, time, and culture influence the story.

Ask one of the Unit Questions, //What would happen in a modern day Cinderella story?// Have students brainstorm an initial list of answers to the question. Together, read a contemporary story, such as //The English Roses// by Madonna. Then, review the student list to determine whether the modern version included any of their ideas.

Students to select a favorite character from all the stories they have read and ask them to consider how the character’s traits might be applied to a “Thoroughly Modern Cinderella” story and how they might adapt their favorite character’s traits to a modern-day rendition.

Invite students to write their own Cinderella stories. To begin, pass out the character analysis graphic organizer to help students look deeper into character.

Demonstrate how the completed organizer can aid the story development process.

Some students may need extra direction to help them plan their story ideas. Suggest using graphic organizers, lists, timelines, storyboards, or any brainstorming technique that works for them.

Observe students while they work, asking questions and taking anecdotal notes on their progress. After students have drafted their stories, give them the peer feedback form, and assign each student to small peer review groups for feedback. They can then refine and elaborate their stories by using the suggestions from their peers. media type="custom" key="10501934"