Schema: Princess fairy tales
Text-to-Text Connections: Cinderella, Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Rapunzel
Princess Patty decides to be proactive in finding her prince. As she travels, she meets princes who are looking for their princess, and with each one, Princess Patty sees their flaws and knows they are not for her.
Before leaving her castle, Princess Patty selects some items to take with her. She gives these items away to the people she meets on her journey. Character traits such as thoughtfulness, generosity, compassion, and helpfulness are demonstrated as she chooses one of her items to give away. The point is not lost on the reader as we learn what traits in a prince are important to Patty.
Characterization: As Patty gives her items away, the author states that Patty is showing a character trait such as compassion.
Sequencing: List the order of the princes Patty meets
Synthesis: What traits would you look for in a prince or princess?