Overview
This unit will introduce your students to several different writing genres. They will respond to fractured fairy tales by writing in many styles, including a persuasive essay, personal narrative, a letter of complaint, advertisement and even a resume! All of the completed writing assignments will be published in a pop-up book modeled after the favorite children’s book, The Jolly Postman: Or Other People’s Letters.
Objective
Students will:
- Understand that fractured fairy tales twist or change one or more story elements.
- Compare and contrast fractured fairy tales with the classic versions.
- Explore several different styles of writing.
- Publish a pop-up book.
- Orally present their books to an audience.
Lesson Plans for this Unit
Lesson 1: Tell It to the Judge - Persuasive Essay
Lesson 2: I'm a Changed Pig
Lesson 3: Slimy Advertising and a Wicked Resume
Lesson 4: Y'all Are Invited to a Hoe Down Wedding
Lesson 5: I Hate to Complain but your Cheese Stinks
Lesson 6: Once Upon a Pop-Up Book
Reproducibles
Culminating Activity
Students will share their pop up books with the class before putting them on display for all to see.
Supporting Books
- Part of Collection:
- Everything You Need:
- Subjects:Literacy, Compare and Contrast, Story Elements, Listening and Speaking, Literature Appreciation, Writing, Creative Writing, Letter Writing, Narrative Writing, Persuasive Writing, Communication and Language Development
- Skills:Compare and Contrast, Listening and Speaking, Narrative Writing, Persuasive Writing
- Duration:3 Weeks
