Curriculum Planning Chart Generative Topic (Blythe et al, 1998): Multiculturalism Concept Standard Assessment Facts Skills Subject:

Literacy - Writing Problems to pose Activities:

[from Common Core - Completion of State Standards] a Cinderella story that CCSS.ELAincludes at least Literacy.W.1.3 three details Write narratives in from their which they recount familys culture two or more appropriately - Completion/use Literature, sequenced events, of templates, especially fairy include some details graphic and folk tales, is regarding what organizers and one way that happened, use sentence starters culture is taught temporal words to and preserved signal event order, - Participation in and provide some an individual Every student sense of closure writing has a unique conference culture made up CCSS.ELAof beliefs, Literacy.W.1.5 With values, guidance and traditions, support from adults, celebrations, focus on a topic, holidays, respond to questions clothing, and suggestions

The big idea, the "enduring understanding" (Wiggins, 1998; a broad way of making sense of the world, or a life lesson)

Students will know: - Cinderella stories follow a basic format with a similar plot and character types - Cultural details add to and enhance writing - Culture can be shared through writing

Students will be able to: - Compose a piece of writing with a clear beginning, middle and end - Use templates, graphic organizers and sentence starters to guide their writing - Actively participate in a writing conference - Revise and edit a piece of writing based on adult feedback

- What types of special events and/or celebrations does your family attend? - Do you and your family like to eat any special or traditional foods? - What happens at the beginning of most Cinderella stories? In the middle? At the end? - What is the problem in most Cinderella stories?

- Class discussion about basic format, plot and character types found in Cinderella stories - Pre-writing activities templates, graphic organizers, sentence starters - Writing and illustrating a Cinderella story that reflects family culture - Writing conferences

language and food Central problem / issue / or essential question (intended to "get at" the concept; the motivator)

from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed [from SDP Scope and Sequence]

- Use and incorporate research into writing

- What types of characters do we often see in Cinderella stories? - What are some character traits that your family and culture value?

1.4 Writing (W) Students write narrative pieces on familiar topics that have a clear focus, What would a relevant content and Cinderella story supporting details, look like in your organized and familys cohesive thoughts, culture? and grade appropriate conventions and word choice