Munsch, R. (2012). The paperbag princess. NY: Annick Press.

Assignment #1- http://padlet.com/julietrevino716/9exjnomf378v 

A book essentially has to have the elements of a story: beginning, middle, end, problem, solution, setting, and characters.  These are the premises of a book.  In Paperbag Princess, the author sets the book up with the introduction, leading into the problem.  The princess wishes to marry her “prince;” however, then faces an obstacle when a dragon has taken her prince and beauty away.  Through persistence and cleverness, she saves her prince, only to then discover her current physical state isn’t good enough for him.  The story ends when she decides to leave the prince and skip happily ever after home. The book has a clear transition of chronological events that is simplistic for a child to comprehend. 

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Lesson Objectives

After completing this lesson, students will

Discuss what makes a good friend

Discuss good choices

Learn about conflict resolution

Practice creative writing

Work as a team

Engage in a mock debate, practicing their public speaking skills

Discussion Questions

After reading the story, The Paper Bag Princes, ask your class a series of questions.

What happened to Elizabeth's castle?

How did she find the dragon?

How did Princess Elizabeth defeat the dragon?

When she rescued Prince Ronald, was he happy?

What did Princess Elizabeth decide to do?

What makes a good friend?

How can you be a better friend?