EatonMythsEMCC: February 18, 2020- Tuesday

1. Features of the Cinderella story around the world . . .

. Why is this story so popular around the world?

2. Share your story.

Fun version: https://www.dltk-teach.com/fairy-tales/cinderella/story.htm Reader's Theatre

Homework:

Is Cinderella a proper role model for young girls? (There is no one right answer . . . )

Read this article: http://sutterfield.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/6/8/12686139/kolbenschlag_article.pdf
AND
Read an additional article.

Then -
A. Identify and summarize each article.

B. In a paragraph or two, share your opinion. Is Cinderella a proper role model for young girls today? If so, why? If not, why not? Share examples from the readings and from life experiences.

Additional Articles . . . read ONE.

https://www.thethings.com/15-reasons-why-cinderella-should-be-your-favorite-disney-princess/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/does-world-need-yet-another-cinderella-180954549/

https://folkstory.com/articles/cinderella.html

http://www.mtv.com/news/2269653/cinderella-chris-weitz-interview/

FYI
Titles from around the world:

Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China by Ai-Ling Louie
The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin
The Way Meat Loves Salt: A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition by Nina Jaffe
The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story by Rebecca Hickox
Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella by Jewell Reinhart Coburn
The Turkey Girl: A Zuni Cinderella Story by Penny Pollock
The Persian Cinderella by Shirley Climo
Fair, Brown & Trembling : An Irish Cinderella Story by Jude Daly
Angkat: The Cambodian Cinderella by Jewell Reinhart Coburn
Estrellita de oro / Little Gold Star: A Cinderella Cuento by Joe Hayes
Sootface by Robert D. San Souci
Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella by Robert D. San Souci
The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe
Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition by Jewell Reinhart Coburn
Raisel's Riddle by Erica Silverman
Smoky Mountain Rose by Alan Schroeder
The Gift of the Crocodile: A Cinderella Story by Judy Sierra
The Egyptian Cinderella by Shirley Climo
The Golden Slipper: A Vietnamese Legend by Darrell H. Y. Lum
Little Gold Star: A Spanish American Cinderella Tale by Robert D. San Souci
Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave by Marianna Mayer
Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella by Myrna J. De LA Paz
Chinye: A West African Folk Tale by Obi Onyefulu

Reader's Theatre:

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Moving on . . .

Monsters - Real and Imagined

A. Let's create list of monsters from around the world! (Our own Phoenix should be on the list!)

Think about monsters from movies . . .

1. Why might monter myths be developed?

2. Why did/do humans need monsters, or do we?

3. Consider: monsters as punishment

Monsters for excitement

Monsters who are real

Monsters to explain nature

4. Are all monsters terrifying?

5. What is the difference between a cute monster and a terrifying one?

6. Which monster might have existed or been created to personify fear or danger?

7. What monsters migh have been "invented" to explain something in nature?

Do you know these monsters from the Greeks? Draw a number . . .

A. Identify the monster - describe

B. Find the origin of the monster

C. Tell of any memorable "episodes" that featured your monster.

Homework: Adopt a monster!

Bring in a picture of a monster.

Research the history of the monster.

Share the story.

Explain the need for this monster.

Note, this monster should not be on the "Greek" list above.

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