AnalyzingAnalyzing ArchetypesArchetypes inin FairyFairy TalesTales
OVERVIEW To further our study of archetypes, you will work in a small group to identify and analyze various archetypes in a fairy tale. After completing all of the following steps, your group will then create a multimedia lesson which you will present to the class.
YOUR INITIAL TASK 1. With your group, read and annotate your assigned fairy tale. 2. After your initial reading of your designated story, reread it. During the second reading of the text, identify and thoroughly analyze all archetypal people and places within it. 3. Identify the hero or heroine in your fairy tale. Single out and explain all elements of the story that adhere to the stages of the “hero’s journey.” 4. Create a thorough plot summary of the story. Be sure to include all major characters and details. 5. Research the “Disney Version” of your fairy tale. Investigate online sources or plan a time to get together and watch the movie. Then, make a detailed list comparing and contrasting the textual version of the fairy tale to the “Disney Version” of the fairy tale. Be sure to compare and contrast the plot as well as the characters and archetypes in the text and film. 6. Research the background to your fairy tale. Include all the information as specified on page two of this packet. 7. Rewrite your fairy tale with creative twists. You may choose to reverse some of the characters roles, add more humorous aspects to it, change the ending, etc. Your “new and improved” fairy tale must include at least five archetypal people and three archetypal places. You must have an obvious hero or heroine in your story and are expected to include at least five of the ten stages that are part of the “hero’s journey.”
YOUR PRESENTATION The purpose of your presentation is to present your group’s findings to the class to teach them what you learned. All presentations must include the following: 1. The names of each group member and the parts of the project for which each person was responsible. 2. Your group’s summary of the fairy tale’s plot. 3. A detailed list and explanation of the various archetypes in your fairy tale. 4. The name of the hero or heroine in your fairy tale with an explanation of how and why he or she functions as the courageous protagonist. 5. An account of the elements and phases of your hero or heroine’s journey.
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GRADING INFORMATION Your group’s project will count as one exam grade. Consequently, I expect your highest quality work. Each group member will receive the same grade on the project. However, each student will also be responsible for evaluating himself or herself as well as privately submitting an evaluation of each group member’s level of participation in the project. I will use students’ evaluations as well as my own observations to give each group member a “participation grade” for the project; this grade will count as a separate, individual test grade.
*Please see the rubric on the last page of this packet for additional, more detailed grading information.
RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS You must include all of the following information in your presentation:
The full title and the author(s) of your fairy tale The original date of publication for your fairy tale The origins of the story (for example, were the authors inspired to write the fairy tale because of their personal experiences, etc.?) A list of all television, movie, or textual versions or adaptations of your fairy tale A list of popular culture references to your fairy tale A list of the cultures in which your fairy tale has been adapted (for example, is there an Asian version of the story, etc.) Be sure to include a works cited page that credits all sources you used to find the necessary information. Don’t forget to utilize http://www.easybib.com/; this is a great resource to help guide you when creating a works cited page. Do not forget to organize the final draft of your works cited page in alphabetical order. Double space your entries and only indent the first line of each source. -2- AA ProjectProject GuideGuide
My Group’s Assigned Fairy Tale:
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Character List from Assigned Fairy Tale: Archetypal Role:
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10. ______The Hero or Heroine:
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Stages of the “Hero’s Journey”:
Stage of Hero’s Journey Relation to Fairy Tale Plot
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4. Crossing/Defeating Threshold:
5. Rebirth of the Hero:
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Plot Summary of My Group’s Fairy Tale:
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The full title and the author(s) of your fairy tale
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The origins of your fairy tale
A list of all television, movie, or textual versions or adaptations of your fairy tale
A list of popular culture references to your fairy tale
A list of the cultures in which your fairy tale has been adapted
Compare and Contrast “Disney Version” of Fairy Tale to Original Version of Fairy Tale:
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Our Group’s “New and Improved” Fairy Tale:
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Self-Evaluation/Critique:
My Name: ______
Directions: Answer the questions below in complete sentences.
1. In what ways did you contribute to your group’s efforts? (What were your roles, tasks, etc.?)
2. Please describe any difficulties you may have run into during this project and explain how they were handled.
3. What is the strongest aspect of this project? What do you feel is the weakest aspect of this project? Why?
4. What would you do differently if you worked on a project of this nature again?
5. If you had to evaluate this project, what would you give yourself in terms of a letter grade with respect to the amount of effort you personally put into the assignment? Explain why.
6. If you had to evaluate this project, what would you give the overall project in terms of a letter grade with respect to the overall quality of the final product? Explain why.
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Directions: For number 1-6, Rate each group members on a scale of 1-5. (1 = Poor/Below, 1 = Poor/Below Expectations) For number 7, give each group member a grade with respect to the amount of effort he or she put into this project. Then, rate them as follows:
5 = 90% −100% 3 = 70% − 80% 1 = Below 60% 4 = 80% − 90% 2 = 60% −70%
Group Member: Group Member: Group Member: Group Member: Evaluation Criteria (Example)
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1. Positively Contributed to 4 Group Activities
2. Contributes meaningfully to 5 group discussions 3. Completes His or Her Portion of the 3 Assignment on Time 4. Prepared and/or Completed High 3 Quality Work
5. Demonstrated a cooperative and 4 supportive attitude
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7. Grade I Would 3 Give This Group (73%) Member
TOTALS: 26/35 RubricRubric
Score Content Conventions Organization Presentation
. Is well thought out and . Multimedia is used to follows all directions. clarify and illustrate . Information is clearly the main points. . Reflects application of . No spelling, focused in an . Format enhances critical thinking grammatical, or organized and project. 4 . Has clear goal that is punctuation errors thoughtful manner. . Presentation captures related to the topic . High-level use of . Information is audience attention. . Is pulled from a variety diction constructed in a of sources logical pattern . Presentation is organized and well . Is accurate laid out. . Is well thought out and . Multimedia is used to follows nearly all illustrate the main directions. . Information is focused points. . Has application of . Few (1 to 3) spelling, in an organized and . Format is appropriate critical thinking that is grammatical, or thoughtful manner. for the content. 3 apparent punctuation errors . Information is mostly . Presentation captures . Has clear goal that is . Good use of diction constructed logically. audience attention. related to the topic . Presentation is well . Is pulled from several organized. sources
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