Lesson Plan
Exploring Different Perspectives in Folktales
Give your students the opportunity to explore the perspectives of different characters by using the "Circle of Viewpoints" Visible Thinking Routine from Harvard's Project Zero.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to distinguish their own point of view from those of the characters in a story.
Introduction
(5 minutes)- Tell your students that today they'll be exploring the perspectives of different characters in stories.
- Explain that considering different perspectives means exploring different point of views or the ways characters can sometimes view the same situation different ways.
- Add that considering the different perspectives of characters requires that you pay close attention to the actions, reactions, and behaviors of each character.
- Tell your class that they will be using the Circle of Viewpoints thinking routine to record their thoughts about the perspectives of different characters.