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Expository Writing. The Cinderella Project. Purpose. Identify the varying themes, ideas, and topics present in diverging Cinderella stories Differences in theme etc. will be delivered to the class during a 15 minute presentation complete with either a: Powerpoint Prezi Photostory
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Expository Writing The Cinderella Project
Purpose • Identify the varying themes, ideas, and topics present in diverging Cinderella stories • Differences in theme etc. will be delivered to the class during a 15 minute presentation complete with either a: • Powerpoint • Prezi • Photostory • As a class, we will then analyze and discuss the differences before watching Ever After
Groups • Perrault/Grimm • Lee • African/Chinese/Native American
Topics for exploration • Cinderella’s innocence or guilt concerning treatment • Cinderella’s passive or active nature • Sibling rivalry • Role of father • Rules regarding ball (midnight) • Levels of violence • Role of fairy godmother (or lack thereof) • Cinderella’s relationship with prince • Characterization of prince • Function of magic • Role of mother • Ending
Work Days • Monday 12/2-Thursday 12/5: Read in class • Friday12/6-Wednesday 12/11: Lab time • Thursday12/12-Friday12/13: Presentations • Monday12/16-Thursday12/19:Ever After • Friday 12/20: Final Writing/Class party????