Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Overview
Overview
Our authentic task for this term is to create a performance to retell the fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk from both points of view (perspectives).
We will be including dance, drama, script-writing, props and backgrounds.
We will explore how characters in fairy tales manage relationships and conflict and how these can be resolved in a fair way.
At the end of term we will present our performance to Ara Teina.
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Hook
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Hook
WALT create a GIF that shows a part of the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale.
WALT create a GIF that shows a part of the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale.
Success Criteria
- Can retell the main parts of the fairy tale
- Can create / duplicate slides on Brush Ninja
- Can illustrate the part of the text that you want to retell
- Adjusts the frame speed of the GIF
Task
Task
- Listen to the fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk.
- Open up Brush Ninja.
- Retell a part of the fairy tale.
- Use multiple slides and small changes to make your GIF.
- Upload your GIF to this your class folder.
Jack the Beanstalk Hook
Jack the Beanstalk Hook
Watch the trailer from 1952 movie about Jack and the Beanstalk.
Task
Task
Working in a small group you have half an hour to film and edit your own Jack and the Beanstalk movie trailer.
Include the following:
- Title
- Voice over
- Jack
- Man with the magic beans
- Jack's Mum
- Giant
- Golden Goose
Week 2 -Character Mana
Week 2 -Character Mana
WALT identify what causes Jack and the Giant to do what they do
WALT identify what causes Jack and the Giant to do what they do
Success Criteria
- Complete the Papatuanuku section of a Mana circle for either Jack or the Giant
- Make connections between the Mana circle and the choices that the character made
Task
Task
- Make a group of 4.
- A pair from each group will complete a mana circle for either Jack or the Giant.
- Make connection between the choices that each character made in the story and their mana circle.
- Share your mana circle with the other pair from your group.
- Create a short role play in which Jack and the Giant solve their conflict with each other in a fair way.
- Present your role play to the theme group.
Week 3 - Script Writing and Dance
Week 3 - Script Writing and Dance
Script Writing
Script Writing
Dance
Dance
Week 4 - Drama and Props
Week 4 - Drama and Props
Assign roles and tasks
Beanstalk Building
Beanstalk Building
Your challenge is... to build Jack the tallest beanstalk using the provided materials:
Your challenge is... to build Jack the tallest beanstalk using the provided materials:
- Toothpicks
- Playdough