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Comparing and Contrasting The Korean Cinderella with The American Cinderella.Katherine PerryObjective: The Children will compared and contrast the Korean and American versions of the Cinderella story. They will construct a chart with the teacher to organize their thoughts and then complete a double bubble thinking map on their own to display their understanding of how the stories are similar and different. Anticipatory Set: I will begin with the interesting fact that there are over 900 stories written about the Cinderella character. I will go on to explain the original Cinderella story is Chinese. It dates back to the ninth century and is called “Yeh-Shen.”Teaching/Input: I will read Walt Disney’s version of Cinderella and The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo. I will go through all the illustrations of the Korean version and point out special Korean attributes. For instance, the patterns painted on the eaves of the Korean temples are called Tanchong, and they are used all throughout the illustrations of the book. I will teach the children that Tanchong are symbols of good luck, protection, and the cycle of reincarnation. Also, the magistrate wears a jade jewel in his top knot. The children and I will discuss the different hair style and the importance of jade in the Korean culture. In one illustration, the men have long white ribbons attached to their hats. I will explain to the children that the ribbons are always worn on hats during the traditional Farmer’s Dance. We will then pay special attention to the different dress and landscape depicted in the pictures. For example, Pear Blossom’s father wears a horsehair hat which is what Korean gentlemen wore during that time period in Korea. I will teach the students that all the illustrations help us to visualize how Korean people lived and dressed 300 years ago. Modeling: We will begin to construct a chart listing the similarities and differences of the American Cinderella compared with the Korean Pear Blossom. I will model the first few examples. Same: 1. Both main characters are dutiful daughters who lost their mothers.2. The main character prevails over wicked step-mother and step- sister (s).3. Both main characters befriend animals that help them with their laborious tasks.4. Both main characters are kind and are rescued from a miserable life by an honorable official. 5. Both main characters find true love in the end. Different:The main character’s name is Cinderella in the American version and Pear Blossom in the Korean version.The American Version has a fairy God mother that saves the day. The Korean version does not.The American Cinderella has a glass slipper. The Korean Pear Blossom has a straw sandal. The American Cinderella had to clean a large mansion. The Korean Pear Blossom had to weed rice paddies.The stories took place in different time periods and geographical locations.The American Cinderella had blond hair. The Korean Pear Blossom had a long black braid. The American Cinderella’s step mother was named Lady Tremaine. Her sisters were Drizella and Anastasia. The Korean Pear Blossom had only one step-sister named Peony. Her step-mother was named Omoni.Guided Practice: The students will help me complete the chart which they will be able to use as a reference when completing their double bubble thinking map.Independent Practice: The students will complete a double bubble thinking map to compare and contrast the stories and illustrations of the different cultural versions of Cinderella. We will then consider how the stories would change for both cultures if we put them in modern day settings. ................
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