The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare originally published in the First Folio of 1623. Although it was grouped among the comedies, many modern editors have relabelled the play as one of Shakespeare's late romances. Some critics consider it to be one of Shakespeare's "problem plays" because the first three acts are filled with intense psychological drama, while the last two acts are comedic and supply a happy ending.
The Winter's Tale von William Shakespeare
Lesson Overview: "Discovering Perchta: A Winter Tale" Objective: Students will explore the mythical character of Perchta through a fictional story and engage in critical thinking through comprehension questions and personal reflection. Materials Needed: Copies of the fictional story "Discovering Perchta: A Winter Tale" for each student. "Read and Respond" worksheets for each student. Writing materials. Introduction: Begin the lesson with a brief discussion about winter holiday traditions and characters. Introduce the concept of Perchta as a unique winter figure associated with the Twelve Nights of Christmas. Activity 1: Read the Story - "Discovering Perchta: A Winter Tale" Read the fictional story as a class or allow students to read it independently. Ensure that students understand the key details about Perchta, her appearance, and her role during the Twelve Nights of Christmas. Activity 2: Answer Comprehension Questions Distribute the "Read and Respond" worksheets to each student. The worksheet includes multiple-choice questions to assess students' understanding of the Perchta legend. Encourage students to read carefully and choose the correct answers. Activity 3: Personal Reflection Paragraph After completing the comprehension questions, prompt students to express their thoughts and feelings about Perchta in a short paragraph. Encourage them to consider the fairness of Perchta's reward and punishment system and how they might behave if they were to encounter Perchta. Activity 4: Create Your Own Winter Legend In the final part of the lesson, inspire creativity by asking students to invent their own winter characters and craft a brief legend about them. This activity allows students to apply their imagination, describing the character's appearance, actions during the winter season, and interactions with children and villagers. Conclusion: Conclude the lesson with a class discussion where students can share their reflections and discuss the winter characters they created. Emphasize the importance of imagination, cultural diversity in legends, and the lessons that folklore can teach us about values and behavior. Assessment: Evaluate students based on their responses to comprehension questions and the depth of their personal reflection paragraphs. Consider creativity and effort in the creation of their own winter legend. Use the discussion as an informal assessment of class engagement and understanding. This lesson provides a blend of fiction, critical thinking, and creativity, making it an engaging exploration of mythical winter characters for older students.
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