Kayla Norwood

Title: Cinderella in Other Cultures

Grade Level: 2nd grade
Subject Area:

Date: 3-23-16
Original Lesson:

Reading

CinderWHO? by Lindsay Harrison

Harrison, Lindsay. CinderWHO? CPALMS.
CPALMS, n.d. Web. 3 March 2016.

Goals
Overview:
Students will answer questions and be encouraged to ask questions during the reading of two
stories. The class will participate in making a chart that highlights the characters, setting, and
plot of each story. Students will compare and contrast two versions of the Cinderella story using
a Venn diagram template in Microsoft Word.

Standards:
ALCOS English Language Arts- 2 nd Grade
1) Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate
understanding of key details in a text. [RL.2.1]
2) Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their
central message, lesson, or moral. [RL.2.2]
9) Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story by different authors or from
different cultures. [RL.2.9]

ISTE Standard1. Creativity and innovation

a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes

Objectives:
The students will listen as the teacher reads aloud two different versions of the classic
Cinderella.
The students will answer questions to identify the characters, setting, and plot after each story.

The students will compare and contrast the two versions of the story. The students will use their
existing knowledge to generate a new product, a Venn diagram.

Preparation
Materials Needed:
Chart paper
3 different color markers
computers (access to a computer lab)
Texts:
The Egyptian Cinderella by Shirley Climo
The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo
Teacher Preparations:

Prior Knowledge:

Create a Venn diagram template in

Microsoft Word that students will be able
to easily access and begin typing in.

The students will need to be familiar with the

classic story of Cinderella in order to
understand the various cultural versions. It is
ideal for the teacher to have read this story to
the class prior to this lesson.

Collect the necessary materials.

Ensure that the students know the story of
Cinderella and that they know how to use a
Venn diagram.

The students will need to understand how to

use a Venn diagram. Knowledge of how to fill
it in based on similarities and differences will
be crucial for completing this activity.

Lesson Outline
Time: 1 hour
During Class:

The teacher will begin by reviewing knowledge of the classic Cinderella story.
(Blooms taxonomy- remember)
Who is Cinderella?
Where did she want to go?
Who helped her to get there?
What did she lose?
How did the story end?

The teacher will use chart paper to create a chart of the characters, setting, and
plot of the story.

The teacher will read The Egyptian Cinderella. Throughout the story, the teacher
will pause to ask clarifying questions that enhance comprehension and keep
students focused. (Blooms taxonomy- understand)

The students will answer questions about the characters, setting, and plot, and the
teacher will write their responses in a different color on the chart paper. (Blooms
taxonomy- remember)
Where did this story take place?
Where was the main character wanting to go?
Who helped her get there?
What did she lose?

The teacher will read aloud The Korean Cinderella.

The students will repeat the chart process for this story.

The class will move from the classroom to a nearby computer lab or library. The
teacher will bring the chart paper to serve as a reminder of the two stories.

The students will work at a computer to compare and contrast the two versions of
Cinderella using a Venn diagram. They will include similarities and differences in
the characters, setting, motives, objects, and more. (Blooms taxonomy- analyze
and create)

Extending Learning
Reflecting:
When they have completed their Venn diagrams and returned to the classroom, the students will
participate in a group discussion. The teacher will foster discussion with prompts such as the
following:
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What made the stories different?

Why do you think it is important to read different versions of the same story?
What do these stories tell us about these cultures?
What other questions do you have about these cultures?

Making Connections:
As an extra activity, have students write down how the cultures and circumstances in this story
are different from their own lives and cultures.

Expanding Knowledge:
If students really enjoy this activity, the teacher can create an entire unit based around Cinderella.
Other lesson possibilities include reading numerous more versions of the story, locating those
countries on a map, learning more about other cultures outside of the story, and writing your own
Cinderella story. This unit can branch off of reading to include subject areas such as writing and
social studies.

Monitor
Assessment(s):
The teacher will observe student participation during the discussions and making the chart to
assess student understanding.
The teacher will analyze the Venn diagrams in order to ensure that the students understood the
main ideas, similarities, and differences between the stories.

Accommodations and Extensions:

Students who need addition assistance may work in pairs to create the Venn diagram.
Students may be given copies of the text to refer back to when necessary.
Advanced students will be given the option of making a 3-circle Venn diagram to include the
original Cinderella story in their compare/contrast activity.

Back-up Plan:
If there is a problem with being able to access the computers, the teacher will get students to
create a chart on paper of similarities and differences. The class will come back together and
share what they thought of as the teacher types their comments into the Venn diagram that is
displayed on the board.
If the teachers computer is also not working, the students will simply draw out their own Venn
diagram instead of making a chart.