Lesson 1: Introduction to Fairy Tales (45 minutes)

Objective: Students will be able to identify and describe common elements of fairy tales.

WIDA Can Do Descriptors (Level 3): - Express preferences and opinions about familiar topics - Use simple sentences to describe people, places, and objects - Understand and use basic vocabulary related to familiar topics

Materials: - Chart paper - Markers - Fairy tale books (e.g., Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood) - Pictures of fairy tale characters

Procedure: 1. Warm-up (5 minutes): - Show pictures of fairy tale characters and ask students if they recognize any of them. - Encourage students to share what they know about fairy tales.

1. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Write the following vocabulary words on the chart paper: fairy tale, character, setting, plot, magic.
   • Explain the meaning of each word using simple sentences and gestures.
   • Have students repeat the words after you and practice saying them aloud.
2. Reading and Discussion (20 minutes):
   • Read a fairy tale book aloud to the class, pausing occasionally to ask comprehension questions.
   • Encourage students to share their thoughts and opinions about the story.
   • Discuss the elements of the fairy tale, such as the characters, setting, and plot.
3. Group Activity (10 minutes):
   • Divide the class into small groups.
   • Provide each group with a different fairy tale book.
   • In their groups, students should identify and discuss the characters, setting, and plot of their assigned fairy tale.
   • Each group will then present their findings to the class.
4. Wrap-up (5 minutes):
   • Review the vocabulary words and their meanings.
   • Ask students to share one thing they learned about fairy tales today.

Lesson 2: Retelling Fairy Tales (45 minutes)

Objective: Students will be able to retell a fairy tale using their own words and illustrations.

WIDA Can Do Descriptors (Level 3): - Use simple sentences to describe people, places, and objects - Understand and use basic vocabulary related to familiar topics - Retell familiar stories using key details and basic sequencing words

Materials: - Chart paper - Markers - Fairy tale books (e.g., Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood) - Drawing paper - Crayons or colored pencils

Procedure: 1. Warm-up (5 minutes): - Review the vocabulary words from the previous lesson. - Ask students to share their favorite fairy tale and briefly describe the main characters and plot.

1. Vocabulary Review (5 minutes):
   • Write the vocabulary words on the chart paper and review their meanings.
   • Encourage students to use the words in sentences related to fairy tales.
2. Reading and Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Read a fairy tale book aloud to the class, focusing on the key details and sequencing of events.
   • Pause occasionally to ask comprehension questions and encourage students to retell parts of the story.
3. Retelling Activity (15 minutes):
   • Provide each student with drawing paper and crayons/colored pencils.
   • Instruct students to choose a fairy tale they are familiar with and retell it using their own words and illustrations.
   • Encourage students to include key details and use basic sequencing words (e.g., first, next, then, finally) in their retelling.
4. Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes):
   • Allow students to share their retellings with a partner or in small groups.
   • Ask students to reflect on the process of retelling a fairy tale and share any challenges or interesting discoveries they made.

Lesson 3: Writing a Fairy Tale (45 minutes)

Objective: Students will be able to write a simple fairy tale using appropriate vocabulary and basic sentence structures.

WIDA Can Do Descriptors (Level 3): - Use simple sentences to describe people, places, and objects - Understand and use basic vocabulary related to familiar topics - Write simple sentences and short paragraphs on familiar topics

Materials: - Chart paper - Markers - Fairy tale books (e.g., Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood) - Writing paper - Pencils

Procedure: 1. Warm-up (5 minutes): - Review the vocabulary words from the previous lessons. - Ask students to share their favorite fairy tale character and describe them using simple sentences.

1. Vocabulary Review (5 minutes):
   • Write the vocabulary words on the chart paper and review their meanings.
   • Encourage students to use the words in sentences related to fairy tales.
2. Reading and Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Read a fairy tale book aloud to the class, focusing on the language and sentence structures used.
   • Pause occasionally to discuss the vocabulary and sentence patterns found in the story.
3. Writing Activity (15 minutes):
   • Instruct students to choose a fairy tale character and setting for their own story.
   • Provide each student with writing paper and pencils.
   • Encourage students to write a simple fairy tale using appropriate vocabulary and basic sentence structures.
   • Remind students to include a clear beginning, middle, and end in their story.
4. Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes):
   • Allow students to share their fairy tales with a partner or in small groups.
   • Ask students to reflect on the writing process and share any challenges or interesting ideas they had while writing their stories.