Ella Enchanted
How can a fairy's blessing be such a curse?
At her birth, Ella of Frell was given a foolish fairy's gift -- The "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether its hopping on one foot for a day or chopping off her own head!
But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. She goes on a quest encountering ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, fairy godmothers, and a handsome prince, determined to break the curse -- and live happily ever after!
At her birth, Ella of Frell was given a foolish fairy's gift -- The "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether its hopping on one foot for a day or chopping off her own head!
But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. She goes on a quest encountering ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, fairy godmothers, and a handsome prince, determined to break the curse -- and live happily ever after!
Quick Write Prompt - Day 1
Write about a time in your life when you had a difficult problem
and the answer was found when you talked to a friend about it.
OR
Write about a time in your life when you had a difficult problem
and you had no one to, talk to so you solved the problem yourself.
and the answer was found when you talked to a friend about it.
OR
Write about a time in your life when you had a difficult problem
and you had no one to, talk to so you solved the problem yourself.
Close and Critical Writing (CCR)
When you are responding to a
Close and Critical writing piece (CCR)
follow these questions and hints.
Close and Critical writing piece (CCR)
follow these questions and hints.
- What does the text say? (Briefly summarize text at the literal level.)
- How does it say it? In other words, how does the author develop the text to convey his/her purpose? (What are the genre, format, organization, features, etc.?)
- What does the text mean? (What message/theme/concept is the author trying to get across?)
- So what? (What does the message/theme/concept mean in your life and/or in the lives of others? Why is it worth sharing/telling? What significance does it have to your life and/or to the lives of others?)
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Saved by the Cross
See article below
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Origins of Cinderella
Guided Highlighted Reading
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Cinderella by Ruth Sanderson (read-aloud)
Quick Write Prompt: In this version of Cinderella, does Cinderella have it within herself to solve her problems, or does she have to rely on others? Explain your answer.
Intro Book, Read Chapter 1
Focus Question #1
What is the main problem introduced in Chapter 1?
How does Ella perceive her gift? Does Ella embrace or resign herself to her gift?
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence to restate the question and begin your response.
2. Write about the main conflict with supporting details. Include a quote, if possible. .
3. Conclude by restating the question.
How does Ella perceive her gift? Does Ella embrace or resign herself to her gift?
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence to restate the question and begin your response.
2. Write about the main conflict with supporting details. Include a quote, if possible. .
3. Conclude by restating the question.
Read Chapters 2 & 3
Focus for Reading: Focus on Ella's relationship with her father, Sir Peter, and the impact on her problem.
Focus Question #2
Gail Carson Levine uses both description and dialogue to introduce Ella’s father to the reader. Based on this information, what can you infer about his relationship with Ella, and how does his relationship help or not help her with her conflict? (Inferring and Asking Questions)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question and including your inference.
2. Elaborate on what you have figured out about Ella’s father.
3. Use specific examples from the text to support your reasoning. Use quotes if possible.
4. Conclude by explaining what role you think he will play in the novel.
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question and including your inference.
2. Elaborate on what you have figured out about Ella’s father.
3. Use specific examples from the text to support your reasoning. Use quotes if possible.
4. Conclude by explaining what role you think he will play in the novel.
Read Chapters 4 & 5
Focus for Reading: Think about what is going on in Ella's head as she learns about her fate.
Focus Question #3
An internal conflict is one that happens within a character (person vs. self), like feeling jealousy. An external conflict is a problem that happens outside a character and involves other elements (such as person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. technology), like being in an argument or having it rain when you’ve planned a picnic. What internal conflict does Ella face? Predict how she will deal with these conflicts and how the conflicts will impact her life on a daily basis. (Inference)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Include one internal conflict Ella has and support it with ideas from the novel. Use a quote, if possible.
3. Choose one external conflict Ella has and again use specific examples from the text to support your reasoning.
4. Conclude by predicting what will happen in the novel.
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Include one internal conflict Ella has and support it with ideas from the novel. Use a quote, if possible.
3. Choose one external conflict Ella has and again use specific examples from the text to support your reasoning.
4. Conclude by predicting what will happen in the novel.
Read Chapters 6 & 7
Focus for Listening/Reading: As introduced to 'royal menagerie' (page 40) ask, "What modern-day institution does the 'royal menagerie' remind you of?" Also, focus on determining the events of MOST IMPORTANCE.
Focus Question #4
Identify three of the most important happenings within this chapter.
Which event do you believe will have the greatest influence on Ella’s future?
(determining importance)
Extension Question- How does this newfound knowledge impact Ella’s dealing with her internal conflict?
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Identify the three most important events.
3. Explain which of the three events you feel is of greatest importance.
Which event do you believe will have the greatest influence on Ella’s future?
(determining importance)
Extension Question- How does this newfound knowledge impact Ella’s dealing with her internal conflict?
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Identify the three most important events.
3. Explain which of the three events you feel is of greatest importance.
Read Chapters 8-11
Focus for Reading: Take note of Hattie's spiteful commands as you read.
Focus Question #5
Which of all Hattie’s commands do you believe is the most spiteful?
Why does Hattie treat Ella so badly? How does Ella react to Hattie? (Synthesis)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Using the text as your reference, determine which of Hattie’s commands is the cruelest.
3. Explain your reasoning.
4. Conclude by explaining why you believe Hattie treats Ella so poorly.
Why does Hattie treat Ella so badly? How does Ella react to Hattie? (Synthesis)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Using the text as your reference, determine which of Hattie’s commands is the cruelest.
3. Explain your reasoning.
4. Conclude by explaining why you believe Hattie treats Ella so poorly.
Read Chapters 12-14
Focus for Reading: Within these chapters, Ella will begin her quest to rid herself of her curse. Read these chapters keeping in mind the characteristics Ella possesses and how they help her along the way.
Focus Question #6
Within Chapters 12-14, Ella begins her quest.
What are two qualities Ella possesses that aid in her journey? (Inference)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Discuss one of Ella’s traits using specific, relevant and interesting details from the text to support your answer
3. Include a second trait; using examples from the novel to support.
4. Conclude by restating the question.
What are two qualities Ella possesses that aid in her journey? (Inference)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Write a sentence restating the question.
2. Discuss one of Ella’s traits using specific, relevant and interesting details from the text to support your answer
3. Include a second trait; using examples from the novel to support.
4. Conclude by restating the question.
Read Chapters 15-16
Focus for Reading: Listen for irony. Recognize irony within letter written by Hattie to her mother, Dame Olga.
Optional Extension: Figurative Language:
Understatement, Hyperbole, Irony, Alliteration, Metaphor, Simile
Understatement, Hyperbole, Irony, Alliteration, Metaphor, Simile
Read Chapters 17-18
Focus for Reading: Read to discover the results of Ella's meting with Lucinda and how this encounter changes Ella.
Focus Question #7
In Chapters 17 and 18, Lucinda gives two more gifts: one to the newlywed giants and the other to Ella. Even though Lucinda has good intentions, the gifts are not happily received. Think of a time when you received an unwanted gift. Compose a letter asking the gift giver to take the gift back.
(Making Connections)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Begin with an appropriate salutation/greeting.
2. Within the body of the letter, introduce the gift and the occasion on which it was received.
3. Continue by explaining why you would like the gift returned and persuading the giver to take the gift back.
4. End with an appropriate closing.
(Making Connections)
Answer Plan: What to do
1. Begin with an appropriate salutation/greeting.
2. Within the body of the letter, introduce the gift and the occasion on which it was received.
3. Continue by explaining why you would like the gift returned and persuading the giver to take the gift back.
4. End with an appropriate closing.
Read Chapters 19-21
Focus for Reading: Think about the most important events.
Important Events
Read Chapters 22-23
Focus for Reading: Look for comparisons and contrasts between Ella's story and the traditional Cinderella Story.
Focus Question #8
How does Ella’s gift become a curse, and how does she react to her mother’s orders?
Is her struggle improving? Does she continue to attempt to find a solution to her problem?
Answer Plan: What to do
1 Write a sentence to restate the question and begin your response.
2 Use examples from the story.
3 Conclude by restating the question.
Is her struggle improving? Does she continue to attempt to find a solution to her problem?
Answer Plan: What to do
1 Write a sentence to restate the question and begin your response.
2 Use examples from the story.
3 Conclude by restating the question.
Read Chapter 24 - choral reading
Girls read Ella's letters in unison
Boys (small groups) read sections of Char's letters
Chapter 24 and Readers Theatre Roles (Click Here)
Boys (small groups) read sections of Char's letters
Chapter 24 and Readers Theatre Roles (Click Here)
Read Chapter 25
Focus for Reading: Focus on Ella's revelation (if Ella were to marry Prince Char, she would put him and the kingdom of Frell in danger) and the decision she makes (to keep him and the kingdom safe, she must give him up).
Complete a CCR (Close and Critical Reading) on Chapter 25
Social Studies Connection - Core Democratic Values
Pursuit of Happiness
Common Good
CCR Document (Click Here)
Pursuit of Happiness
Common Good
CCR Document (Click Here)
Read Chapters 26-28
Focus on Listening/Reading: Focus on the similarities between Ella Enchanted and Cinderella.
Read Chapter 29 & Epilogue
Focus on Listening/Reading: Read to discover the climax and resolution of the story.
Focus Question #9
Describe the climax of this novel.
Answer Plan:
1. Write a sentence to restate the question and begin your response.
2. Write about the main conflict with supporting details. Include a quote, if possible.
3. Identify the theme.
4. Conclude by restating the question.
Answer Plan:
1. Write a sentence to restate the question and begin your response.
2. Write about the main conflict with supporting details. Include a quote, if possible.
3. Identify the theme.
4. Conclude by restating the question.
How to Make a Swine Flu Vaccine
Cause and Effect Writing
Writing Prompt: Considering the time it takes for developing a vaccine for the swine flu, what effects could this have on the advance/increase of the disease?
Complete a CCR for the following article on the swine flu
Writing Prompt: Considering the time it takes for developing a vaccine for the swine flu, what effects could this have on the advance/increase of the disease?
Complete a CCR for the following article on the swine flu
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Additional Information Websites:
1. Myths vs. Facts on Influenza
2. What is a Vaccine?
VIDEO: Swine Flu - Anatomy of a Pandemic
Writing Prompt
H1N1 flu is a very real threat to the health of school children.
What can you do? What steps can you take to help prevent getting the disease?
What can you do? What steps can you take to help prevent getting the disease?
Writing Prompt
We have explored the theme that often times the solution to a problem lies within the problem itself. In the short story "Saved by the Cross," the narrator was able to save himself from a dangerous situation in the graveyard. In Ella Enchanted, Ella was able to break the curse using her own powers. We learned that viruses hold the key to vaccines that protect us from illnesses. In a newspaper article, we learned that there are steps we can take t protect ourselves from diseases.
Write a story about... (choose one)
Write a story about... (choose one)
- a time when you were able to solve a problem because the solution was within the problem itself.
- someone you know, heard about, or read about who was able to solve a problem because the solution was within the problem itself.
- the theme "The solution is often within the problem."
Extension Activities
Viewing: Disney's Ella Enchanted
Viewing: Ever After
Reading/Writing: Research Cinderella Stories from Around the World
Writing/Speaking/Listening: Create a Modern-Day Cinderella Story
Viewing: Ever After
Reading/Writing: Research Cinderella Stories from Around the World
Writing/Speaking/Listening: Create a Modern-Day Cinderella Story
Cinderella Stories from Around the World!
Rough Faced Girl
Princess Furball
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Yeh Shen (part 1)
Yeh Shen (part 2)
Yeh Shen (part 3)
Fairy Tales WebQuest
Click Here for Web quest Directions and Details.