Rationale

In this Reader's Theater WebQuest the students work cooperatively in small groups throughout the experience.  The WebQuest promotes teamwork, creative thinking, creative writing, and the use of technology.

Outcomes

After completing the WebQuest the students will be able to compare and contrast and define the elements of the Fairy Tale and a Fractured Fairy Tale .  Students should be able to create a Venn Diagram using Inspiration Software and write a Fractured Fairy Tale based on a Classic Fairy Tale.  Students should be able to write a script/play using WORD software.  Students will present their play in a Reader's Theatre to an audience of their peers.  

Performance Standards

 

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Home : Show-Me Standards DESE Logo DESE Logo The Show-Me Standards Approved as a final regulation by the Missouri State Board of Education, January 18, 1996 GOAL 1 GOAL 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas. Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to 1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research 2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas 4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information 5. comprehend and evaluate written, visual and oral presentations and works. 8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation 9. identify, analyze and compare the institutions, traditions and art forms of past and present societies.

GOAL 2 GOAL 2: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom. Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to 1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences 2. review and revise communications to improve accuracy and clarity 5. perform or produce works in the fine and practical arts 7. use technological tools to exchange information and idea

GOAL 4 GOAL 4: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society. Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to 1. explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions 5. develop, monitor and revise plans of action to meet deadlines and accomplish goals 6. identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks

Communication Arts In Communication Arts, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in 1. speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization) 2. reading and evaluating fiction, poetry and drama 4. writing formally (such as reports, narratives, essays) and informally (such as outlines, notes)

Fine Arts In Fine Arts, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of 1. process and techniques for the production, exhibition or performance of one or more of the visual or performed arts 2. the principles and elements of different art forms 3. the vocabulary to explain perceptions about and evaluations of works in dance, music, theater and visual arts 4. interrelationships of visual and performing arts and the relationships of the arts to other disciplines

Extension Activities

Students could perform their plays for other members of the school community such as their families, buddy classrooms or other grades.

Students could research, write poetry, and read their poetry in a Reader's Theater format.

Students could write a sequel to their "fractured fairy tale" in a script/play format and perform their sequels in a Reader's Theater.