Step 4. Class
Discussion on the Theme of the Ugly Duckling
Tell the students the story of Hans Christian Andersen's lonely
childhood. (If the students have already done the learning center
activity, review the material on Andersen's childhood.)
Ask the students to identify similarities between Andersen's
feelings as a child and the ugly duckling's feelings.
Divide the class into groups of three and have them chart
the similarities between Andersen's childhood experiences and
the ugly duckling's experiences.
When the students have completed the worksheets, go over them
together in class.
Additional
Activity - Compare The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling
Fairy
Tales and The Ugly Duckling
