Students will recognize that fairy tales are a particular kind of fiction and pick out the elements of the story that make it a fairy tale. After successfully completing this, each group will write a script for a puppet play of the story. They will also make stick puppets and design backdrops. Each child will plant pinto beans. They will keep daily records of the plants' progress.
Students present plays to the rest of the class.
Student submit their journals of daily observations. An awards presentation can also be held with prizes given for tallest plant, most productive plant, etc.