| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | Fairy Tales |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Fairy Tales
Year/Grade 4
Reading
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson corresponds to the national standards regarding themes, character development, and comprehension in reading.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of fairy tales and their features. Discuss examples. |
| 2 | Reading Activity | 10 | Read a selected fairy tale as a class. Pause to discuss key points and characteristics. |
| 3 | Printable Cards | 5 | Distribute printable cards to students. Explain that they will fill these out during the next step. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 5 | In small groups, students work on filling out the printable cards based on their understanding of the fairy tale. |
| 5 | Collection/Checking | 3 | Collect the cards or randomly check the content to ensure understanding without presentations. |
| 6 | Closing Discussion | 2 | Gather students’ thoughts on the moral lessons learned from the fairy tale. Recap key understandings before ending. |
Assign students to read another fairy tale at home and write a summary. Collect the summaries in the next class without asking for presentations.
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore the magical world of fairy tales. Can anyone tell me what a fairy tale is? Yes, that’s right! Fairy tales are short stories that often feature magical creatures, enchanted settings, and moral lessons. They usually have some common characteristics, such as a clear distinction between good and evil, magical elements, and often, they end with 'happily ever after.'
For example, can anyone name a favorite fairy tale? Excellent! 'Cinderella' is a perfect example. It has a kind protagonist, a wicked stepmother, and ultimately a happy ending. We'll uncover tools to help us identify what makes fairy tales so special as we dive deeper into the world of these enchanting stories. Now, let's get our imaginations ready and jump into our reading activity!"
"Now, everyone, please open your eyes and your minds as we read a selected fairy tale together. I’m going to read the story out loud. Listen carefully, and I’ll pause at key points along the way to discuss what’s happening.
[Read the selected fairy tale aloud, pausing at important moments.]
What were some key points we just read? Great! What characteristics of fairy tales did we notice? Yes! We saw characters with clear emotions, magical settings, and lessons throughout the story. These elements are what make fairy tales relatable and powerful."
"Now that we've read our fairy tale, I have some printable cards for you. I’ll hand these out now. These cards will help us organize our thoughts. On your cards, you will write down the title of the fairy tale, the main characters, some key features we observed, and the moral of the story.
Take a moment to look them over and see what you’ll need to fill in during our next activity."
"Okay, everyone! Now, let’s break into small groups. You will work together to fill out your printable cards based on our fairy tale. Discuss your ideas and collaborate. Remember, it’s important to communicate and share your thoughts with each other. You have five minutes, so let’s get started!"
"Time’s up! I would like you to pass your printable cards to the front. I will collect them, and I'll also take a moment to check them for understanding. Don't worry, we’re not presenting them; I just want to ensure that we captured the essence of our fairy tale correctly.
[Collect the cards or check them randomly with a few students.] Thank you, everyone! I appreciate your hard work."
"Finally, let’s reflect together. What did we learn about the moral lessons from our fairy tale? Who can share what you believe was the main lesson that the fairy tale is trying to teach us? Excellent insights, everyone! Remember that these stories often teach us valuable lessons about life, kindness, and bravery. Thank you for your engagement today.
Before we wrap up, for your homework, I’d like you to read another fairy tale of your choice at home. Write a brief summary of this story, focusing on the main characters and the moral of the tale. Bring your summaries to our next class, and I look forward to hearing about your adventures in fairy tales. Have a wonderful day!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a fairy tale? | |
| Can you name a favorite fairy tale? | |
| What are some common characteristics of fairy tales? | |
| What emotions did the characters in the fairy tale express? | |
| What magical elements did we observe in the fairy tale we read? | |
| What was the moral lesson conveyed in the fairy tale? | |
| How do the characters illustrate the distinction between good and evil? | |
| What does "happily ever after" signify in fairy tales? | |
| How does working in groups help us understand the fairy tale better? | |
| What insights did you gain about the importance of storytelling from this lesson? | |
| How can fairy tales impact our understanding of life and moral lessons? | |
| What did you learn from your homework assignment regarding another fairy tale? |