Submitted by Connie Nelson, Tony Kienitz
Objectives:
Content:
Students will:
- prepare script for videotape that stays true to the tale type of "Haensel und Grethel." Students may change the characters, setting, time frame, villains, magical elements, and even modify the moral or message intended by the author(s).
- explore the relationship between the original fairy tales and modern-day versions
Cultural:
Students will:
- indicate awareness of the message of the tale as originally intended for the audience in 18th century Germany although their own message may be slightly different. They must include some elements that make the tale particularly German in character. (see attachments/references section)
Language: Content Obligatory
Students will:
- use the "imperfect" and "present perfect" for narration.
Language: Content Compatible
Learning Strategies / Social and Skills Development:
Students will:
- use a checklist for video to focus efforts and to be sure of including all that is expected
- work in small groups to create the script and video.
- have a visible role in the production.
Time Frame:
5 days
Materials Needed:
- video camera
- props
- scripts
- "Checklist for video" sheet for each group (see Attachments below)
- "Video Rubric" sheet for each group (see Attachments)
Description of Assessment (Performance Project):
Notes to Teachers: While this lesson is intended for three class periods, it is recommended that these days be spread out and interspursed with possibly unrelated content. For example, "Day 1" could be on Monday, "Day 2" on Wednesday, and "Day 3" on Friday.
Another part of this project is completing and sharing the video stories. It is recommended that these videos be due and presented on a Monday, thereby giving the students additional time to coordinate video efforts beyond the school day.
Regarding the videotape arrangements, teachers should be available to assist in facilitating the use of equipment and/or providing to support in other relevant ways for this project.
Day 1 (Monday)
The class begins with the organizers for the next few class periods - the "Checklist for the Video" sheet and the related rubric. Students work in small groups to brainstorm and then follow writing process to create a script. These groups may be self-selected or chosen by the teacher on the basis of langauge abilities, personalities, etc. By the end of the class period, students turn in whatever they have created. Teacher reads over the scripts to note first for content and the "gist" of the text.Day 2 (Wednesday)
Students continue to work with small groups on scripts. Groups discuss inclusion of feedback by teacher. Students should be monitoring writing in reference to expectations as set forth by the "Checklist for Video" sheet and the rubric. The teacher is available for writing conferences as requested by the small groups. Students have studied in both German and Language Arts classes, "Haensel und Grethel." The writers may change characters, places, timeframe, villains, magical elements. Students must include some elements in the tale that would be identified as particularly German as based on our study in the previous two lessons. The scripts and plays must have a clear moral or message, although it may be different from the one in "Haensel und Grethel." A checklist is provided to guide the students' efforts. Maximum use of German is the goal and scripts must be approved before videotaping.Day 3 (Friday)
Students prepare script and videotape that follows the tale type.
Assessment:
See "checklist for video"
See rubric in attachments