The Unit Plan

Overview This is a creative writing 10 class where we will be using fairy tales
Description of theme to teach students that when we write creatively we often manipulate
and the content ideas that already exist. Students will learn about fairy tale modes,
Subject area curricula motifs, cultural impacts/implications, and archetypes. Students will
addressed study 3 classic fairy tales (Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, &
Hansel and Gretel) and one modern fairy tale (Paper Bag Princess).

Rationale Studying archetypes, stock characters, and stereotypes and how they
Value of the unit for are applied and manipulated in literature will help students feel
students’ lives more comfortable using and manipulating them themselves.
development, and Studying fairy tales also helps students understand how fairy tales
learning. influence and are influenced by culture.
Describe how First
Peoples’ Principles of
Learning is addressed

Curricular ELA:
Connections Big Ideas:
Curricular Connections The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of
and Content explored diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world.
through the unit Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically
constructed.

Curricular Competencies:
Think critically, creatively, and reflectively to explore ideas within,
between, and beyond texts.
Recognize and appreciate how different forms, formats, structures,
and features of texts enhance and shape meaning and impact.
Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create
engaging and meaningful texts for a variety of purposes and
audiences.
Demonstrate speaking and listening skills in a variety of formal and
informal contexts for a range of purposes.

Content:
Text forms and text genres
writing processes

Math 10:
Big Idea:
Representing and analyzing situations allows us to notice and
wonder about relationships.

Curricular Competencies:
 Use logic and patterns to solve puzzles and play games
Use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze, and apply mathematical
ideas.

Content:
functions and relations: connecting data, graphs, and situations.

Art Studio 10:

Big Idea:
An artist's intention transforms materials into art.

Curricular Competencies:
Create artistic works using sensory inspiration, imagination, and
inquiry.

Content:
Creative processes.

Materials Lesson 1: Introducing Fairy Tales

Summary list from -“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” By the Brothers
lesson plans Grimm handouts and a teacher copy
-Chalkboard/whiteboard and writing material
-ID cards for headband game (printed on business cards)
Lesson 2:- “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Joseph Jacobs
-copies of the story
-poster paper
-coloured markers
- Discussion question sheet
Lesson 3: Math in a fairy tale world
-Printed Worksheets
-Laminated version of map
-rulers
-pencils
Lesson 4: -“Hansel and Gretel” by the Brothers Grimm
-PowerPoint on Archetypes
-“Witch by a different perspective” worksheet
-writing utensils

Lesson 5: -Multiple copies of “Paperbag Princess” by Robert

Munsch
-poster paper
-coloured markers
-discussion question sheet
Lesson 6:
*potentially need extra space*
-water
 -Plaster bandages
-coconut oil/vaseline
-bowl
-scissors
-paper towel
-plastic bags (bibs)
-headbands or hair clips
-facial wipes
-gloves (non-latex)
-rags
-teaching assistants, if possible
Lesson 7:
-completed masks
- paint
-paint brushes
-water/containers for water
-larger container for water ( if needed)
-paper towel
-extras: buttons, pom pom, ribbon, items from home, etc…
-scissors
-glue
- disposable table cloths for clean up
Lesson 8: Mask Based Character Sketch
-chrome books (for creative writing)
-student’s personal mask
-Exemplar masks/pictures for class activity
- large paper for placemat brainstorming
- writing utensils for each student
- Character Sketch Worksheet
- Character Sketch and Assignment worksheet
Lesson 9: Work Period and Assignment Due
-chrome books (for creative writing)
-student’s personal mask
Lesson 10: Into the Woods
-Into the Woods (film)
-projector screen
- means to play movies (dvd player, computer, etc…)
- Archetype/motif bingo (to keep students engaged in film)
-bingo dabbers
- Ticket out of the door with connection question

Scope and Sequence The following is the scope of which things will run in an ideal
List of the lesson topics world, it is likely they some lessons might run over-time and may
through the unit extend into the following class.

Lesson 1: Intro to Fairy Tales

 Lesson 2: Jack and the Beanstalk: Cultural Implications
Lesson 3: Math in a Fairy Tale World
Lesson 4: Hansel and Gretel: Fairy Tale Archetypes
Lesson 5: Paper Bag Princess: Modern Cultural Implications and
Archetypes
Lesson 6: Mask Making
Lesson 7: Mask Decorating
Lesson 8: Character Sketch
Lesson 9: Character Sketch Work Period
Lesson 10: Into the Woods
Culminating Activity Students will make a plaster mask and decorate it as a fairy tale
Culminating activity character. Students will then create a piece of creative writing based
that students will on that fairy tale character, either a character based dialogue or a
engage in/create as descriptive paragraph.
evidence of their
learning