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Written by: Yolanda Benavides,
Lesson title: Compare/Contrast a Traditional Tale to a Retelling
Time: 30 min. / Days: 2 		Content Area: Language Arts
Grade: Kinder
TEKS

Language Arts
  • K.1(A) determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate (K-3);
  • K.1(D) listen critically to interpret and evaluate (K-3);
  • K.1(E) listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works (K-3);
  • K.3(C) ask and answer relevant questions and make contributions in small or large group discussions (K-3);
  • K.10(A) listen to stories being read aloud (K-1);
  • K.10(D) describe how illustrations contribute to the text (K-1).
  • K.11(B) understand simple story structure (K-1);
  • K.11(D) understand literary forms by recognizing and distinguishing among such types of text as stories, poems, and information books (K-2);
  • K.12(B) use pictures, print, and people to gather information and answer questions (K-1);
Marzano Strategies
  • Identifying Similarities and Differences
 BigSix Elements
  • Synthesis
Materials:
Three Bears by Paul Galdone and Dusty Locks and the Three Bears by Susan Lowell (or any traditional tale that has another version)

Resources:
Other titles that could be used: Lon Po Po (Ed Young) and Little Red Riding Hood; Armadilly Chili (Helen Ketteman) and Little Red Hen;Joe Cinders (Maryann Mitchell) and Cinderella

Procedure:
First Session: Choose a well known story, such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Paul Galdone) and a retelling such as Dusty Locks and the Three Bears (Susan Lowell). Read or review the traditional tale and follow by reading the retelling. As you read have children orally compare and contrast the illustrations, the language, the sequence of events, etc.

Before the Second Session:Open the supergrouper in Kidspiration and select venn diagram. You will need to import graphics (under the file command) to go along with the story. Save your template in a student shared folder. Students can then click and drag graphics to appropriate place on venn diagram. Pair less able students with students that will be able to assist them.

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