Learning about literature can be so much fun; it can also be made more accessible through projects and dramatic play. As they explore theme, character, and setting, the class gets creative and makes a dramatic recreation of a classic fairy tale. There are three activity ideas that will enhance any literature lesson on theme. In activity one, they create puppets and put on a fairy tale adaptation play. In activity two, they change the setting of a classic fairy tale to modern times, and in the third activity, they compare and contrast two similar fairy tales from different countries.

Concepts

fairy tales, setting, puppetry, literary themes, acting, characters

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Additional Tags

gifted and talented, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Prepare copies of the chosen fairy tale ahead of time and have learners follow along with you as you read the story aloud

Classroom Considerations

• Notify parents and guardians before recording the performances
  
• Invite family and friends to the puppet show performances

Pros

• Activities can work on their own, as a part of a unit, or as a differentiated learning option for advanced students

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.4.2 RL.4.9 RL.5.2 RL.5.9 RL.6.9