Overview
This valuable resource provides librarians and language arts teachers with the information they need to increase vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and writing and speaking skills in their students, by using the wide appeal of fairy tales. These lessons are easy to follow, require few materials, and are adaptable to a variety of learners, including English Language Learners. The first section contains background information about fairy tales in general, in-depth information on eight specific fairy tale titles, and an annotated bibliography of adaptations appropriate for grades three through six. The second section contains ready-to-use lessons for reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as assessment suggestions and sample rubrics. Reproducible templates, worksheets, and planning guides are included in this must have resource.
