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The Ugly Duckling Resource Guide ActivityThe Ugly Duckling Resource Guide Activity
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Victoria Theatre Association
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The Ugly Duckling Resource Guide

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Our differences aren't meant to divide us! Use Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale "The Ugly Duckling" to reinforce the concept that appearances don't define someone's character, and that there is always somewhere where we belong.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

fairy tales, hans christian andersen, the ugly duckling, morals, ducks

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Pass out the worksheets as warm-up activities during a story-themed unit
  • Have learners act out the story or watch a short video version

Classroom Considerations

  • Does not include a copy of the story, but several versions are available online
  • Based on the stage production, but most of the activities can work independently from the play

Pros

  • Activities address multiple subjects, including math, life science, social studies, and language arts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.K.1 RL.K.2 RL.K.3 RL.1.1 RL.1.2 RL.1.3 RL.2.1 RL.2.2 RL.2.3 RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.4.7 RL.4.9 RL.5.3 RL.5.9 W.K.2 W.K.8 W.1.3 W.2.3 W.3.3.a W.4.3.a SL.K.2 SL.2.2 SL.3.2 L.K.1.a L.K.2.a L.K.6 L.1.1.a L.1.2.a L.1.6 L.2.1.a L.2.2.a L.2.6 L.3.1.a L.3.2.a L.3.6 L.4.1.a L.4.2.a L.4.6 L.5.1.a L.5.2.a L.5.6

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