Standard #: LAFS.2.RL.3.9 (Archived Standard)


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Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.


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Lesson Plans

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CinderWHO?

Students will compare and contrast various versions of the Cinderella story through story element charting, partner discussions, carousel brainstorming, and semantic feature analysis. Students will think critically and hold grade-level appropriate dialogue about each story. Students will complete a piece of opinion writing stating which Cinderella story was their favorite and why they liked it.

I'll Huff, and I'll Puff, and I'll Write My Own Version!

Children love the classic fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs. In these lessons, students will compare the story elements from the original versions with other fractured fairy tale versions. Students will also be delighted to use their creatively to create their own fractured fairy tale.

Once Upon a Time

In this lesson, students will identify and describe story elements and compare and contrast two versions of fairy tale Cinderella. Students will write an expository paragraph describing the similarities and differences of the two texts and provide textual evidence for support.

Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
Exploring Stories

Identify story elements in multiple versions of Cinderella and then compare and contrast the story elements in this interactive tutorial.

Student Center Activities

Name Description
Comprehension: Compare-A-Story

In this activity, students will identify similarities and differences between stories using a graphic organizer.

Comprehension: Hoop-A-Story Venn Diagram

In this activity, students will identify story elements in two stories and compare the similarities and differences using a Venn diagram.

Comprehension: Side-by-Side Stories

In this activity, students will identify similarities and differences between stories and record them on a graphic organizer.

Comprehension: Story Element Ease

In this activity, students will identify and sort story elements (character, setting, problem, solution, theme, plot). They will then compare and contrast the elements of different stories.

Student Resources

Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
Exploring Stories:

Identify story elements in multiple versions of Cinderella and then compare and contrast the story elements in this interactive tutorial.



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