Looking for a fresh, engaging way to bring classic fairytales into your classroom while addressing modern themes of identity, power, and transformation? We’re excited to introduce the Classroom Companion for The Goosegirl, a valuable resource designed to help educators explore J. Myles Hesse’s witty and heartwarming adaptation of the classic fairytale.
In this retelling, students will journey with Galiena, the spoiled princess, and Hilde, her clever maidservant, as they navigate a dramatic role reversal that challenges their understanding of class, status, and friendship. Packed with a variety of insightful sections, this Classroom Companion is a comprehensive tool for deepening your students' connection to the play.
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What’s inside?
- Pre- and Post-Reading Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions that will get students reflecting on the themes of power, identity, and transformation before and after engaging with the play.
- Character Analysis Activities: Explore how Galiena and Hilde’s role swap affects their personalities, relationships, and growth, with creative activities that encourage students to dig deeper into character motivations.
- Investigating Culture and History: Connect the play to real-world historical and cultural contexts, examining how fairytales like The Goosegirl have evolved over time and what they say about power and class.
- Exploring Themes and Symbolism: Activities that guide students in analyzing key themes like loyalty, friendship, and transformation, and the symbolism that brings these themes to life.
- Creative Projects: Let students’ imaginations run wild with engaging, hands-on activities such as designing character costumes, writing alternate scenes, or creating character monologues.
- Reflection Prompts and Assessment Ideas: Encourage students to connect the play’s themes to their own lives and provide thoughtful assessments that help gauge their understanding and engagement.
Ready to enrich your lesson plans? Download the Classroom Companion for The Goosegirl today and bring this captivating story to life in your classroom!