Activity sheet on the emperors new cloth for grade 6
Here's an activity sheet on "The Emperor's New Clothes" for Grade 6 students:
Activity Title: The Emperor's New Clothes - A Critical Thinking Activity
Objective: To analyze the story "The Emperor's New Clothes" and identify the themes, characters, and moral lessons.
Instructions:
- Read the story "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen.
- Answer the following questions:
a. Who are the main characters in the story? What are their roles?
b. What is the main conflict in the story? How is it resolved?
c. What is the moral lesson of the story? How does it relate to your own life?
d. What do you think the author is trying to say about society and human nature through this story?
e. Imagine you are one of the weavers who sold the Emperor the "new clothes". Write a letter to the Emperor explaining why you sold him the "new clothes" and what you hope to gain from the deal.
f. Imagine you are the Emperor. Write a letter to your advisors explaining why you decided to wear the "new clothes" and what you hope to achieve by doing so.
g. Draw a picture of the Emperor wearing the "new clothes". Add captions to describe what is happening in the picture.
Extension Activity:
- Write a script for a short play based on the story "The Emperor's New Clothes". Assign roles to the characters and include dialogue.
- Create a poster or infographic that summarizes the main points of the story. Include illustrations and captions to make it visually appealing.
- Write a poem or song lyrics inspired by the story. Explore the themes and moral lessons in your creative work.
Assessment:
- Completed activity sheet with thoughtful answers to the questions
- Quality of the letter written from the perspective of the weaver or the Emperor
- Creativity and originality of the drawing or poster
- Clarity and coherence of the script or poem/song lyrics
Tips for Teachers:
- Encourage students to think critically about the story and its themes.
- Ask students to consider the historical context in which the story was written and how it relates to modern society.
- Encourage students to use their imagination and creativity in the extension activities.
- Provide feedback and guidance to students as needed, but also allow them to take ownership of their work.
I hope this activity sheet helps you teach "The Emperor's New Clothes" to your Grade 6 students!