Cinderella Stories

Created by: Shea Hurst

Grade Level: 2nd grade

Type of Lesson: Lesson within a unit

Collaboration Continuum: Limited

Content Area: Language Arts

Content Topic: Compare/Contrast Fairy Tales

Georgia Standards of Excellence

ELAGSE2RL7: Use information gained from the illustrations and words in print and digital text to
demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.

ELAGSE2RL9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (Cinderella) by
different authors or from different cultures.

ELAGSE2RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same
topic.

ELAGSE2SL1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics
and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Alabama Learning Standards

ELA2015 (2): Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (Cinderella stories) by
different authors or from different cultures. [RL.2.9]

ELA2015 (2): Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to
answer a question. [W.2.8]

ELA2015 (2): Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about Grade 2 topics
and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. [SL.2.1]

a. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to
others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). [SL.2.1a]

b. Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.
[SL.2.1b]

c. Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under
discussion. [SL.2.1c]
Standards for the 21st Century Learner
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media,
digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.

2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.

2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.

3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on
the learning.

3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and
understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.

3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.

4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres.

Dispositions in Action:
3.2.2 Show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning situations and by
contributing questions and ideas during group discussions.

Responsibilities Indicator(s):
1.3.4 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within the learning community.

3.3.5 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within and beyond the learning community.

Self-Assessment Strategies:
1.4.1 Monitor own information-seeking processes for effectiveness and progress, and adapt as
necessary.

1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when it is needed.

2.4.3 Recognize new knowledge and understanding.

3.4.2 Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product.

Scenario: These lessons are part of a larger unit of fairy tales from different
cultures. In this unit, students focus on comparing and contrasting the United
States version of Cinderella and the Native American version (Rough Face Girl).

Overview: The essential questions for this unit are: How is the original version of
Cinderella the same as Rough Face Girl? How is the original version of Cinderella
different from Rough Face Girl?
Final Product: Students will complete a chart on the elements of the two versions
read and use the web 2.0 tool Classtools on the computer to produce a Venn
diagram of the similarities and differences they discover between the stories.

Library Lesson: Second graders will be able to (1) identify similarities and
differences in two versions of a fairy tale, and (2) organize their information.

Estimated Lesson Time: 3 sessions of 20-40 minutes each.

Assessment
Product: Students will complete a short checklist to assess whether they
successfully completed the assignment.

Process: The LMS and students will discuss what students did well and where they
had problems in creating their Venn Diagrams.

Student Self-questioning: Did I complete the chart with elements from each
story read? Did I identify at least 3 differences between the 2 stories? Did I
identify at least 3 similarities between the 2 stories?

Instructional Plan
Resources Students will use:

Chart

Checklist

Pencils

Computers

Web 2.0 tool-Classtools

Resources Instructor will use:

Smartboard

Laptop

Books (Cinderella, Rough Face Girl)

Instruction/Activities
Session 1: The LMS will read the original version of Cinderella. She will discuss
the elements of the story with the class (characters, setting, plot, etc.). She will
provide the students with a chart and demonstrate how to fill in these elements as
she displays the chart on the Smartboard and fills it in as they discuss the
elements for the students to see.

Session 2: The LMS will read Rough Face Girl and discuss the elements of the
story with the class. The students will fill in the chart of the elements of the
story as the LMS fills it in on the Smartboard for the students to see.

Session 3: The students will take their chart and reflect on the stories read.
Using the computer and the web 2.0 tool Classtools, they will create a Venn
diagram comparing and contrasting the original Cinderella version and the Native
American version, Rough Face Girl with three similarities and three differences.
Students will share what they recorded on their Venn diagrams with the class. The
LMS will record responses on a class Venn diagram (on Smartboard for everyone to
see) using a different color. The LMS will show students how to complete the
happy/sad face checklist for self-assessment. Students will complete their
checklists.

Strategies for differentiation: The LMS will circulate as students work on their
Venn diagrams and provide varying levels of assistance depending on difficulties
experienced by students. Students who need extensive assistance will work with a
partner to complete the task.