Module 4 At a Glance

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GEODES LEVEL 1 MODULE 4 AT A GLANCE: CINDERELLA STORIES

Geodes Level 1 Module 4 Topic

Students explore countries and cultures through the lens of an enduring tale.

Set 1: France

These books examine the French origins of a classic version of “Cinderella.” Ÿ Cinderella Ÿ Old Tale, New Twist Ÿ World Traveler: Eiffel Tower Ÿ First Steps

Set 3: Ireland

These books introduce an Irish folktale and highlight other aspects of the country of Ireland. Ÿ Billy Beg and His Bull Ÿ Book of Kells Ÿ World Traveler: Hook Lighthouse Ÿ Castles

Set 2: Egypt

These books explore Egypt, home of one of the oldest versions of a Cinderella story. Ÿ The King and the Sandal Ÿ One Sign at a Time Ÿ World Traveler: The Sphinx Ÿ Shoes Tell a Tale

Set 4: Russia

These books center on Russia and celebrate the power of music, dance, and theater to tell stories. Ÿ Cinderella on Stage Ÿ A Musical Life: The Work of Sergei Prokofiev Ÿ World Traveler: St. Basil’s Cathedral Ÿ All the World’s a Stage

Geodes Level 1 Module 4 Recurring Content Words

Ÿ castle Ÿ Cinderella Ÿ composition Ÿ country Ÿ dance Ÿ design Ÿ history Ÿ magic Ÿ paint Ÿ stage Ÿ tower Ÿ world Ÿ wrote

Wit & Wisdom® Curriculum Connection: Grade 1 Module 4

In this unit of study, students travel to faraway lands as they explore a range of Cinderella stories from diverse cultures.

Fundations® Level 1 Alignment

Multisyllabic words with closed and Vowel-Consonant-E syllables, including compound words with the suffix -s, -es, -ed (/ĕd/), or -ing added to unchanging base words Ÿ Sets 1, 2, and 3 through Fundations® Unit 12 Ÿ Set 4 through Fundations® Unit 14