Once upon a time... Fractured Fairy Tales
This assignment has several components. Be sure to read the instructions carefully, use the checklist and follow examples. Fractured Fairy Tale Assignment Making Connections and Using Ideas First, choose a traditional fairy tale you have a connection to. Read the traditional fairy tale and complete a Making Connections reader response. In your response you should have 3 paragraphs: 1) summary of fairy tale; 2) personal connection to story; 3) personal connection to a character. This should not exceed one typed page in length. Second, decide how you will mix-up (fracture) your traditional fairy tale. Record details and ideas (plot, setting, characters) on the handout provided. Next, turn your ideas and details into a fractured fairy tale. Remember to include a catchy title and lots and lots of interesting details! Don t forget about paragraphs when you are writing. Final copies must be proofread carefully this is an important assignment. Stories should not exceed two typed pages in length (this includes any pictures you insert). The first letter of your story should be an illuminated letter (draw it onto your typed fairy tales). Following that, create a cover (title page) for your fairy tale. Remember to include the author (you) and the original fairy tale you based your story on. Lastly, organize your work according to the instructions on the next page. Presentation and organization is very important, so don t overlook this last step!
Fractured Fairy Tales Assembly Instructions: Fold construction paper in half (hamburger fold). Glue title page on the cover of your construction paper. Glue story on the insides. Glue connection reader response on back cover. It should look like a giant card when completed. Fractured Fairy Tales Assignment Checklist: Title Page include bold title, well-spaced and colourful graphic, author, original fairy tale and coloured background Illuminated Letter at start of fairy tale Two-page typed fractured fairy tale proofread for sentence structure, paragraphs, spelling, interesting ideas and amount of details One-page typed Connection 3 paragraphs (one summary and two connections) proofread for sentence structure, paragraphs, spelling, depth of connections and supporting examples All pages glued firmly onto manila sheet in proper order All pages neat, clean and crease-free Assessment: You will receive two overall marks one for reading (Making Connections), and one for writing (Using Ideas, Conventions and Presentation). Rubrics are attached.
Popular Fairy Tales Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Beauty and the Beast Cinderella Hansel and Gretal Jack the Giant Killer Rapunzel Rumpelstiltzkin Sleeping Beauty Snow White and Rose Red The Emperor's New Clothes The Gingerbread Man The Little Match-Girl The Magic Carpet The Nightingle The Princess and the Pea The Six Swans The Sorcerer's Apprentice The Three Bears The Tinderbox The Ugly Duckling Thumbelina Twelve Dancing Princesses Chicken Little Dick Whittington and His Cat Jack and the Beanstalk Puss in Boots Red Riding Hood Sindbad the Sailor Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Brave Little Tailor The Frog Prince The Golden Goose The Little Mermaid The Musicians of Bremen The Pied Piper of Hamelin-- Peppers The Shoemaker and the Elves The Snow Queen The Steadfast Tin Soldier The Three Little Pigs The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Three Billy Goats Gruff Tom Thumb
Fractured Fairy Tale Story Map Original Fairy Tale: New Title: Original Setting: New Setting: Original Characters: New Characters: Original Plot Details: New Plot Details:
Revising and Editing Checklist Ideas, Conventions, Presentation Ideas Did You Remember To Use quality details that go beyond the obvious? Stay clear and focused in your writing? Ensure details enrich and develop the theme? Double check details for accuracy? Anticipate the readers questions and answer them? Conventions Did You Remember To Make sure your spelling is correct? Organize your writing into effective paragraphs? Use a new paragraph for every new speaker? Use accurate and creative punctuation? Use capital letters correctly? Check for run-on or incomplete sentences? Use correct grammar and word usage? Presentation Did You Remember To Choose an appropriate font and font size if typing your story? Check your handwriting or printing for consistency if not typing? Effectively display illustrations by spacing it well and creatively within the text? Format your writing so there is little unused white space?
Making Connections Rubric - Reading Fractured Fairy Tale Connection Name: Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Connections: Limited effectiveness; has difficulty making simple connections Some effectiveness; makes at least one, simple, logical connection Considerable effectiveness; makes at least two clear and logical connections to story and character High degree of effectiveness; makes at least two clear and logical connections (to story and character) with insight or depth; varies types of connections Summary: Summary incomplete, or completed with limited effectiveness. Details not in own words. Summary completed with some effectiveness. Some important details missing. Most details are in own words. Summary completed with considerable effectiveness. Most important details are included and written in own words. Summary completed with a high degree of effectiveness. All important details are included and written well and concisely in own words. Overall Level and Comments:
Writing Traits Rubric Ideas, Conventions, Presentation Fractured Fairy Tale Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Ideas -Searching for a topic -Information missing or limited -No meaningful details -Disconnected thoughts -Beginning to define topic -Lacks specific information -Vague details -Glimmer of main point Conventions Presentation -Spelling errors impede readability -Incorrect punctuation and capitalization -Many usage and grammar errors -Lack of paragraphing -Random or lack of spacing -Poor use of white space -Overall appearance is unacceptable -Spelling correct on common words -End punctuation and easy capitalization mostly correct -Grammar errors not serious -Paragraphing irregular -Some thought given to spacing -Attempts at proper margins and headers -Overall appearance is distracting -Topic defined but broad -Content clear but reader still left with questions -Detail support attempted -Begins to develop theme -Spelling generally correct -Punctuation and capitalization usually correct -Grammar and usage correct -Paragraphing correct -Spacing improves clarity -Margins and headers effective -Overall appearance is acceptable -Narrow and manageable topic -Goes beyond the obvious or predictable -Relevant, accurate details -Shows connections and insights -Spelling correct even on more difficult words -Accurate punctuation and capitalization -Grammar and usage contribute to clarity -Paragraphing enhances style -Good balance of space and text -Effectively integrates graphic elements -Overall appearance is pleasing Overall Level and Comments:
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