Integrated with the Culture Through Literature Research Model

You will read and compare two versions of Cinderella with the American Disney version, to gain an understanding of the archetypical model, in order to write a fairy tale that will reflect cultural values as set forth in setting, characters, and story details, symbolism and moral rewarded for virtue.

Using information you gather on the culture of a country, you will create a new video version of the fairy tale reflecting that country's values through setting, characters, story details, and symbolic meaning.

Curricuculum Connections/Outcomes

MSDE VSC English

MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)

ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b

• Research
• Script Writing
• Storyboarding
• Ability to work in a team
• Public Speaking
• Interviewing
• Camera Techniques
• Computer Editing

1. As a class activity, show a sample
2. Research topic
3. Organize research
4. Gather B-roll and stills
   • of selected time period
   • of significant historical figures/events
5. Storyboard
6. Write script
   • Students use information found in their research to write their script
7. Plan production
   • Think about where and when to film
   • Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
8. Rehearse
9. Shoot and compile
   • remember to use good videography techniques
10. Edit final product
• Use Movie Maker (or other software)
• Import the video from camera and/ or other sources
• Arrange video / pictures
• Add transitions and titles
• Edit audio
• Finalize and save
11. Present/ share

• Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
• Extended time

• Submit to a contest
• Peer critique and/or gallery walk
• Submit to BCPS Education Channel
• Upload to Safari or SchoolTube
• Embed in a PowerPoint presentation
• Add to electronic portfolio
• Broadcast school wide