Introducing different versions of Cinderella
In this classroom clip, Albuquerque teacher Clara Gonzales-Espinoza introduces a character study of Cinderella by sharing a number of diverse versions of the Cinderella story, chosen to reflect the cultures of her students.
Introducing different versions of "Cinderella"
Clara describes other international versions of the story that students would have access to, based on students' cultures.
Standards
Reading Standards for Literature (K-5)
- Describe a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, referring to specific details in the text. (RL 4.3)
- Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes, topics and patterns in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. (RL 4.9)
- Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). (RL 5.3)
- Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics. (RL 5.9)
Discussion Questions
- What differences do you see in the standards from one grade to the next?
- How would you modify this Grade 4 lesson if you wanted to use it with Grade 5 students?
Note from Common Core introduction: Students who are college and career ready come to understand other perspectives and cultures.
Lesson Summary
In this classroom clip, Albuquerque teacher Clara Gonzales-Espinoza introduces a character study of Cinderella by sharing a number of different versions of the Cinderella story, chosen to reflect the cultures of her students.
Things to watch for:
- Clearly stated lesson objectives
- Review of previous lessons
- Culturally responsive instruction
- Building upon students' background knowledge
More Watch & Learn video with Clara Gonzales-Espinoza
Alignment to Common Core Standards
Reading Standards for Literature (K-5)
- Describe a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, referring to specific details in the text. (RL 4.3)
- Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes, topics and patterns in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. (RL 4.9)
- Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). (RL 5.3)
- Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics. (RL 5.9)
Discussion Questions
- What differences do you see in the standards from one grade to the next?
- How would you modify this Grade 4 lesson if you wanted to use it with Grade 5 students?
Note from Common Core introduction: Students who are college and career ready come to understand other perspectives and cultures.
Lesson Plan/Materials
Related ELL Strategies
- Oral Language Development for ELLs
Strategies for helping ELLs strengthen their oral language skills and confidence in front of classmates. - Graphic organizer
Strategies for using graphic organizers, such as Venn diagrams, with ELLs - Reading 101 for English Language Learners
An overview of strategies that can be used in reading instruction for ELLs when teaching vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. - Reading Comprehension Strategies for ELLs
Strategies for building background knowledge, selecting key vocabulary words, and checking comprehension. - Culturally Responsive Instruction and ELL Success
Ideas for building upon ELLs' strengths and experiences, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, and celebrating diversity through children's literature.
Teacher's Reflection
Teacher's Reflection: Introducing Different Versions of Cinderella
What the Experts Say
What the Experts Say: Introducing Different Version of Cinderella
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