This newsletter provides information about an upcoming 7th grade language arts unit on comparing versions of Cinderella from different cultures. Students will explore cultures from Africa and China, compare their versions of Cinderella, and work in groups to create their own holiday that incorporates cultural elements. The unit aims to help students understand other cultures and develop collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills.
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1. 7th Grade Language Arts Classroom Newsletter
Contact Information:
Miss Marie Davidson
Mbdavidson@crimson.ua.edu Upcoming Unit:
(513) 675-3719 {Comparing Cinderella's}
Office Hours: 10:00-11:00am
or 3:30-4:00pm Standard: LA8) Compare selections of
culturally diverse literature and their
characteristics.
Objective: Students will identify
2. Summary: Comparing
Cinderella’s
During this unit, students will explore different versions of
Cinderella based on the culture of other countries. Through
their information and research, students will compare and
contrast the culture in these different places. Once students
Summary have collected adequate information, they will work together in
groups of 3-4 people to create their own holiday. This holiday
will need to include: food, activity, date (time of year), reason
for the holiday. Students will need to collaborate and use their
communication skills to work together in their groups.
Throughout this unit, students will gain a deeper understanding of
other cultures, including their own. They will also grow in their
critical thinking skills as they are challenged to think outside the
Benefits
box as they collaborate with others. Students must use their
communication skills to adequately complete and implement their
project.
3. About Our Unit: Comparing
Cinderella’s
Essential Question Does culture influence us?
Unit Questions 1. What is the culture of
Africa?
2. What is the culture of China?
Content Questions 1. What is culture?
2. What is influence?
4. What is my Role? : Comparing
Cinderella’s
Student Parent Teacher
Complete the reading Ask my child questions Provide resources needed
Collaborate with others Remind student of Respond to parent’s in a
deadlines timely manner
Communicate with my
group members daily Double check student’s Provide guidelines for
work student
Complete my work on
time Communicate with Facilitate bi-weekly
teacher for any “check-in’s”
Complete presentation questions/concerns
Monitor student’s
Ask questions when I progress
don’t understand
Assess student’s work
Implement project using the assessment
(Check rubric) calendar
5. Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Definition of PBL an authentic model of teaching that uses
hands-on experiences to engage students in
critical thinking.
Implementation in Students use skills such as collaboration,
the Classroom communication and technology to discover more
about culture and how it influences us. PBL
highlights the importance of using and
developing critical thinking skills to learn. The
PBL strategy encourages attaining knowledge by
"doing it".