Created by M. Brod, K. Brightman,
S. Biddell, A. Brosseau
Black Gold Regional Schools December 2007
Introduction
Cinderella is one of the most fascinating fairy tales ever written. That is probably why it has been told so many times throughout the world. The settings and characters may change, but the story and the message is the same the world over.
In this web quest you will research various aspects of another culture (India, Tunisia, Ukraine, or Peru). You will use this new information to create a Cinderella story that illustrates some of the traditions of the culture.
Task
In this web quest you will:
 | Research and identify cultural elements of a country (India, Tunisia, Ukraine, or Peru) |
| Use this information to create a new Cinderella story that clearly illustrates the culture of the country. |
| Find images to support your story. |
| Present your story and images via Video Conference to other classes (optional) |
| Compare and Evaluate |
Process
Step #1
| Review the Criteria for this project |
Step #2
| Read and/or listen to the story. Your teacher will read the original story out loud to the whole class. |
| Class Activity - Pick one story and complete the chart: Identifying Cultural Aspects from a Cinderella Story. |
| Identify what elements from each of the stories above teach you something about the culture. (fill in the story element chart- group or class project) Chart: Identifying Cultural Aspects from a Cinderella Story |
Cinderella Stories
Step #3
| Look through a variety of resources. Suggestions: textbook, Internet, Diversity Works CD and other resources. Identify aspects of the culture that best illustrate the unique elements of the country you are researching. You will use this information to create an original Cinderella story for your selected country. |
| Hand the chart in to your teacher. |
Step #4
| Share and Review (Class Activity) - Organize and share ideas and information . Combine and rearrange information. |
Step #5 Writing
| Use the information found in the chart above to complete the Cinderella template. (class activity) |
Cinderella Template
Step #6 Images and Illustrations
| find pictures to further demonstrate the unique features of the culture you have researched. Your teacher has created folders in the student shared folder. Folder names include: Setting/Celebrations/Food/Transportation/Clothing/cultural items/Jobs. |
| Use the websites below to find pictures that best illustrate the information from your story. Place the picture in the correct folder. Rename the picture using your name. |
| You may also make an illustration of Cinderella (optional) |
| India | Peru | Ukraine | Tunisia |
| India Image Collection | Peru Image Collection | Ukraine Image Collection | Tunisia Image Collection |
| Image Selection (class Activity) Open each of the folders in the shared folder. Make a class decision as to which picture best fits your story. These pictures will be included in your presentation. |
Step #7 Oral Presentation of the above story
Your teacher will divide the story into a number of parts. Practice your part. Speak or present with fluency, rhythm, pace and with appropriate intonation to emphasize key ideas.
Step #8 Plan a Video Conference (optional)
Contact the teachers who are participating in the project. Set up a time frame and schedule for the video conference:
Video conference:
| Students take turns reading the Cinderella story created by the class |
| Using the Bridgit program, accompanying photos will be displayed |
| After the stories and images have been presented students from each class will take turns |
| We would like both classes to come up with a series of questions for each other that quiz them on the details of the story of Cinderella. Think about as many details as you can, keeping in mind that you want to try to stump your partner! |
Curriculum Links
Social Studies
3.1.1 Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in the beliefs, traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own.
- Students will enrich their awareness and appreciation of how people live in other places
