Title of Unit

Curriculum Area

Fairy Tales
Reading/ELA

Developed By

N. Bennett-OBrien
Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

Grade Level
Time Frame

2
3 45-minute
sessions

Content Standards
ELACC2RL6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by
speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
ELACC2RL9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g.,
Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.

Understandings
Overarching Understandings
Students will understand that:

Story elements are key components of

literature that can be used to better
understand and compare texts. (Facet 1:
Explanation)
Multicultural versions of the same story
often differ in language and meaning.
(Facet 2: Interpretation)
Comparing and contrasting information is
an effective tool for better understanding
a topic. (Facet 3: Application)
Differences in characters points of view can
be demonstrated by speaking in different
voices when reading aloud. (Facet 4:
Perspective)
All characters, authors, and cultures do not
share the same point of view. (Facet 5:
Empathy)

A good reader is able to understand the

most important points presented in two
texts on the same topic. (Facet 6: SelfKnowledge)

Related Misconceptions

Essential Questions
Overarching
Topical
How can point of
view change the
conclusions you
draw about a
character?
When reading out
loud, how can I use
my voice to show
and express
differences
amongst
characters? Why
should I do this?
In what ways can we
compare and
contrast what we
read?
How do story
elements help
readers
compare/contrast
two or more
versions of the
same story?
How can I use story
elements to
compare and
contrast multiple
versions of the
same story?

Knowledge
Students will know

Skills
Students will be able to

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

Performance Task Description
Goal
Role
Audience
Situation
Product/Perform
ance
Standards
Other Evidence
Stage 3: Learning Plan
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Feedback and Reflections