This is a lesson that gives students the opportunity to compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram.  Students are also given the opportunity to create a Keynote presentation to demostrate mastery of the concept.   Thumbnail Image: https://publicdomainvectors.org/en/free-clipart/Castle-from-fairy-tales/86259.html

"The Greedy Porcupine" is a Northwestern Band of Shoshone tribe tale. According to Shoshone culture, this tale teaches a valuable lesson that everyone should be proud of who he or she is, not envious of others. Everyone should also be grateful for what they have and avoid complaining. Everyone is given special gifts and talents, which should be used appropriately. If talents are misused, they could be taken away.After reading the story students willb identify characters and the lesson or moral of the story. The students will create a  character map to aid in comprehension of the story and provide the basis for the discussion in character education, tying in with the moral of the story.

Students will be exposed to two non-fiction books, both telling the same true story. They will make connections, gain knowledge, and learn the history behind a well loved children's character. They will analyze the different perspectives presented by each author. After listening to the story students will answer questions.

Students will be exposed to two non-fiction books, both telling the same true story. They will make connections, gain knowledge, and learn the history behind a well loved children's character. They will analyze the different perspectives presented by each author. After listening to the story students will answer questions.

Students will be exposed to two non-fiction books, both telling the same true story. They will make connections, gain knowledge, and learn the history behind a well loved children's character. They will analyze the different perspectives presented by each author. After listening to the story students will answer questions.

This is a lesson that gives students the opportunity to compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram.  Students are also given the opportunity to create a Keynote presentation to demostrate mastery of the concept.   Thumbnail Image: https://publicdomainvectors.org/en/free-clipart/Castle-from-fairy-tales/86259.html