Introduction
Cinderella is a story told all around the world. Disney's version may be the most popular, but did you know that this version is not the only one? Depending on where you are around the world, the story, the characters, and the settings all change. By researching the different versions of Cinderella, students will become more culturally aware of the stories, how they vary all around the world, and the countries from which they come... So, let's get going!
Welcome: Cinderella Around the World
Description: This is a webquest that will help students learn about the story of Cinderella and the variations of this story depending on the culture from which it is derived as well as the country from which it originates.
Grade Level: 5
Subject: English / Language Arts
Keywords: Cinderella, culture, variation, country
Author: Erin Gilbert
Task
Today you will be researching online the story of Cinderella as told by Disney and by another culture. The finished product will be a comparison paper that includes similarities and differences between the stories and facts about the country from which the story comes. Then, you will share your findings with the class in 1 of 3 ways (they are listed in the Conclusion section).
Your paper is to be 3-4 pages long with:
- An introduction paragraph that has a hook to grab the readers' attention
- 3 or 4 paragraphs with content you found about the 2 stories and the country of the other story (including at least 6 facts about that country)
- A conclusion paragraph that restates the main points of the body of your paper
You may include graphics within your paper to help illustrate your point, but if you do include graphics then your paper must be at least 5 pages long.
Process
1. Because Disney's version of Cinderella is so popular, we will begin here. With a partner, use the internet to look for summaries of this story if you are not familiar with it.
2. Once you have the summary of Disney's version, I want you to research the other titles of stories similar to Cinderella. Choose one title that you want to use to compare to the Disney story.
3. Find the book's summary, or find the actual book online to read.
4. Use the Venn diagram page a gave you to compare and constrast the stories and to keep your ideas about the two stories straight.
5. Then research the country and/or culture that the story comes from to find interesting facts.
6. Type the differences and similarities of the stories and the facts about the country that you found into a Word Document. Don't forget a title page & reference page!
7. You will submit your final product into the classroom Dropbox.
8. Complete the presentation tool you will use to present to the class.
9. Have fun and learn!
Evaluation
Writing/Paper Rubric
| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Organization | Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs, and the paper has a title page and a reference page. | Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs, but a title page and/or reference page are missing. | Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed, no title page or reference page. | The information appears to be disorganized, and no title page or reference page. |
| Amount of Information | All topics are addressed and all questions answered. | All topics are addressed and most questions answered. | Most topics are addressed, and most questions answered. | One or more topics were not addressed. |
| Internet Use | Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. | Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. | Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. | Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. |
| Sources | All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. | All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. | All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. | Some sources are not accurately documented. |
Presentation Rubric
| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Preparedness | Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. | Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. | The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. | Student does not seem at all prepared to present. |
| Speaks Clearly | Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words. | Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word. | Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word. | Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word. |
| Collaboration with Peers | Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together. | Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group. | Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member. | Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member. |
Conclusion
Students will share their findings with the class. They are to choose 1 of the 3 options listed below.
- Read or summarize the group's paper to the class while showing pictures you found
- Make a poster board that has the multiple findings about the story along with the country
- Create a video to present with the same content as listed above
Credits
Disney's Cinderella: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042332/plotsummary
Persian Cinderella (Persia): http://rhonda-thomas.tripod.com/id9.html
The Golden Sandal (Iraq): http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/CBPR/id/211
The Irish Cinderlad (Ireland): http://childyabookreview.blogspot.com/2008/06/traditional-literature-ir…
The Poor Turkey Girl (Zuni): http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/ThePoorTurkeyGirl-Zuni.html
Yeh-Shen, A Cinderella Story (China): http://traditions.cultural-china.com/en/211Traditions8980.html
Cendrillon, A Caribbean Cinderella (Caribbean): http://twucoursework.blogspot.com/2008/09/book-review-cendrillon-caribe…
Adelita (Mexico): http://alibraryschooljourney.blogspot.com/2010/06/adelita-mexican-cinde…
Rhodopis (Egypt): http://litscribbles.wordpress.com/fairy-tales/rhodopis-the-egyptian-cin…
The Korean Cinderella (Korea): http://park.org/Guests/Tampines/story2.shtml
Teacher Page
For My Diverse Learners...
Students who are above average should create a video presentation of their findings to present to the class in addition to the requirements. Also, their papers should include at least 10 facts about the country of origin for the variation they choose, while the others should have at least 6.
Students who struggle should include pictures to demonstrate what they are trying to say in their paper. They may also create a poster board in addition to their papers to help illustrate their findings. Students who struggle can also have a copy of the physical book to look at the pictures in the story to more easily relate them to the Disney version.
ELL students are allowed to choose a version of Cinderella in their native language, even if it is not listed in the Credits section for the different websites of others. They are permitted to use more pictures in their papers to help illustrate what they are trying to say.