the ones from the tale. Then, you may invite one kid from each team to share with the class the similarities and differences they found. Differentiated Instruction For this activity you can use the Bubble Map Strategy to show different relationships they have. They should write their name in the middle and the names of the people related to them around saying the relationship in each case. 5. Considering all the aspects you have analyzed, discuss with your class the similarities and differences between your conducts and values and the conducts and values in France during the 18th century as described in “The Master Cat.” Explain that “The Master Cat” is a folk tale that was published by Charles Perrault, a French writer, in the 18th century. Tell them that during that time, France was an absolute monarchy and most people there were poor. Then, encourage them to identify which of these aspects are depicted so they may be able to compare and contrast their values and conducts with the ones of the tale. Have students discuss if they think there will be robots living with us in the future or not. After that, ask students to discuss the answer to the question in pairs and then share as a class. Product: Illustrated Venn Diagram In this lesson, students will create a chart in which they will compare the characters from the tale they chose and the people involved in their personal experience. Suggest that they follow the model provided in Activity 2, page 22. This activity will be your fourth evidence in this unit; ask students to file it following the procedure you prefer. Ask students to bring the material they will need to create their Venn Diagram for homework. Suggest that they use recycled material and cutouts or drawings to illustrate. Self-evaluation You could read the statements in the box together to make sure everybody understands what they need to self-evaluate. Read the tip provided and make sure to offer individual support to those students who detected areas of opportunity. Are characters from tales similar to people you know? Ask the question again and encourage students to share the answers they wrote in this lesson. You may also ask them to compare the characters from the other two tales they read in this unit with other people they know.
3 Reread the two parts of the tale and, with your partner, identify the relationships among characters.Write them down and compare your answers with another pair.
ICT Box If possible, create an online forum to share your impressions about the tales you read in this unit.
4 In small groups, share how your own relationships are similar to or different from the ones in the story. Follow the example.
Reader What was dierent in the future? (pp. 25-27)
I have a father as the princess does.
5 Considering all the aspects you have analyzed, discuss with your class the similarities and differences between your conducts and values and the conducts and values in France during the 18th century as described in “The Master Cat.”
Step 4
• Describe the characters from the tale you chose. • Create a chart in which you compare the tale’s characters with the people involved in the experience you illustrated. • Decide the material you will use to create your Venn Diagram. Self-evaluation (Underline.) To compare and contrast conducts, values and settings, I… • compare the sceneries from the tale with mine. • compare the conducts and values from the tale with mine and the ones of the people I know. • compare relationships in a story with my own. Tip: When you read a story, try to find common ground, that will help you understand better! Illustrated Venn Diagram
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Achievement
Compare and contrast conduct, values, and settings.
Teaching Guidelines
• Answer questions about relationships among characters. • Compare and contrast relationships in a story and their own. Development 3. Reread the two parts of the tale and, with your partner, identify the relationships among characters. Write them down and compare your answers with another pair. Before students get to work on this task, you may ask them to define the following words: friend, father, daughter, husband, and wife . Once you are sure they understand each of them, organize the class into pairs and give them some time to answer. Check orally. 4. In small groups, share how your own relationships are similar to or different from the ones in the story. Follow the example. You may read the instructions and the example aloud. Organize the class into small groups and give them time to compare/contrast their own relationships with
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