Awakening Words Bell Ringer Awakening Words
Bell Ringer: Multiple-Meaning Words (L.8.4)
Name: ____________________________________
Date: __________________ Period: _________
1
Word Focus: Cast
"But the thirteenth Wise Woman... arrived and cast a dark benison upon the child, decreeing that she should fall dead."
Definition A: To throw or direct a spell/look.
Definition B: A group of actors in a play or movie.
Which definition (A or B) matches the story's use? Explain your reasoning:
2
Word Focus: Subject
"The King, the Queen, and all their subjects slept as they stood, frozen in the heavy silence of a hundred years."
Definition A: A person ruled by a king or queen.
Definition B: A branch of knowledge studied in school.
Write an original sentence using the opposite definition than the one used in the story:
Awakening Words (Copy)
Name: ____________________________________
1. "Cast" in Context
"...arrived and cast a dark benison..."
Explain the story meaning vs. the movie meaning:
2. "Subject" in Context
"...and all their subjects slept..."
Write a sentence for the school meaning:
Stolen Seconds Think Pair Share Activity Think Pair Share
Name:
Date:
Topic: Agency and Structure in "Awake"
RL.5 RL.9
Step 1: Think (Individual)
How does the 100-year awakening shift Roisa's agency compared to Briar Rose?
Step 2: Pair (Partners) & T-Chart Construction
Discuss with your partner: Is the "gift of time" a blessing or a burden? Task: Create a T-Chart below. Once finished, you will copy your best points onto a large T-Chart on the classroom board.
Blessing (The Gift)
Burden (The Curse)
Step 3: Share (Board Posting)
After posting your points on the board T-Chart, look at the class's common themes. Final Synthesis: How does this rendering "render it new" for a modern audience?
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Transformation & Structure
Learning Standards
RL.5: Text Structure
Analyze how text structure contributes to overall meaning and style in a modern rendering of a story.
RL.9: Transformation
Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws from a traditional story and renders it new.
The Deep Dive
"How can changing the structure of a classic story transform its meaning?"
Bell Ringer
Analyze RL.5 & RL.9
"In the old story, she sleeps for 100 years. In the new story, she wakes every night."
Quick Check
By changing the sleep into nightly awakenings, the author changed the story's:
A. Setting
B. Structure
C. Point of View
Deep Thought
In traditional tales, princesses are passive. How does Lee establish Roisa as a different kind of character?
Think: Does waking up every night make her a stronger person? Provide one specific detail from the text.
Situational Irony
What is it?
"When the actual result of a situation is the opposite of what was intended or expected."
Story Snapshot: "Awake"
The Setup: The 13th Gift
Roisa is cursed by the Wise Woman, Carabeau. Instead of death, she is sentenced to 100 years of sleep.
The Conflict: A Living Curse
Roisa wakes every night for 100 years. She is the only person awake in a frozen kingdom, spending 36,500 nights educating herself.
The Resolution: Master of Time
When the kingdom finally wakes, Roisa is a woman of immense wisdom and strength. She has mastered the world while others merely slept through it.
Standard RL.9 Analysis
Transformation
Passive "Damsel" becomes an Active Agent.
Situational Irony
The "curse" is actually a "Gift of Time."
Meaning Shift
Maturity is earned through experience, not just years.
Analysis: The Subversion
Tanith Lee subverts the myth. By changing the sleep from a "blank space" to an "active experience," she renders the material new (RL.9).
This is Situational Irony. We expect a curse to destroy life, but this "curse" builds Roisa's life, giving her 100 years of preparation.
Phase 1: I DO
Guided Observation
"Look closely at the text as I model the analysis."
We will analyze Specific Evidence. Look for structural differences (RL.5) and instances of situational irony (RL.9).
Modeling 01
Structural Pivot (RL.5)
Textual Evidence
"...but when the clock has struck the hour, you shall wake, and the nights shall be yours for as long as the kingdom sleeps."
Think-Aloud Script
"In the original, 100 years pass like a blink—a 'blank space.' Lee changes the structure. By letting Roisa wake every night, she turns a void into 36,500 chapters of growth. This makes her journey grounded and realistic."
Modeling 02
Situational Irony (RL.9)
Textual Evidence
"It is the Gift of Time... Carabeau had called it a virtue, a chance to grow wise before the world caught up."
Think-Aloud Script
"Notice the term 'Gift of Time.' This is Situational Irony. We expect a curse to destroy, but Lee renders it an opportunity. By making the 'curse' a 'virtue,' the author forces us to rethink who the real villain is."
Modeling 03
Modern Rendering (RL.9)
Textual Evidence
"She walked through the frozen castle, learning the secrets of its silent rooms and the books in its libraries."
Think-Aloud Script
"Roisa is exploring and reading, not just waiting for a prince. Lee renders the material new by giving a passive character Agency. When she finally wakes, she won't just be a prize—she'll be a master of her world."
Phase 2: WE DO
Think • Pair • T-Chart
Open a new Google Slide. Differentiate the two stories:
Briar Rose
Passive sleep (Linear)
100 years = blink
Curse = Death/End
Awake
Active waking (Cyclical)
36,500 nights = Growth
Curse = Gift of Time
Differentiator Key (RL.5 & RL.9)
Traditional Modern rendering Linear Structure: A simple path from curse to sleep to kiss. Cyclical Structure: Repeating nightly awakenings build a massive history. Expectation: A curse that steals your life. Situational Irony: A curse that GIVES you a life of freedom.
Phase 3: YOU DO
Choice Board Extension
Artistic Subversion
Illustrate Carabeau as a mentor instead of a villain.
The Irony Debate
Analyze how situational irony changes internal conflict.
Thematic Essay
Is Lee's "Gift of Time" a blessing or a hidden burden?
Prep for Success
Selection Review
Final Quiz Bee before the SAVVAS Test!
Wheel of Names!
Contestant Selection
Spin the wheel... who will answer for the class?
Round 1: Word Splash
Vocabulary
Which word means "behavior showing high moral standards"?
A. Vice
B. Virtue
Correct Answer
Virtue
"Roisa was gifted with beauty and virtue."
Round 2: The Architecture
RL.5 Structure
In "Briar Rose," the sleep is a "blink." How many nights of exploration does Roisa experience?
A. 100 Nights
B. 36,500 Nights
Correct Answer
36,500
This structural choice creates a history for Roisa that the original princess lacked.
Round 3: The Gift
RL.9 Transformation
In the original story, the 13th Gift is a curse. How does "Awake" render this material new?
A. As a Punishment
B. As a Gift of Time
Correct Answer
Gift of Time
This situational irony turns a "villain" into a "mentor" (Carabeau).
Time to Shine
Selection Test: SAVVAS Realize
1. Log in to your SAVVAS Realize account.
2. Find the "Awake" Selection Test in your assignments.
3. Use your knowledge of Structure (RL.5) and Transformation (RL.9) to dominate!
Stay Resolute
Lesson Conclusion
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Transformation & Structure
Learning Standards
RL.5: Text Structure
Analyze how text structure contributes to overall meaning and style in a modern rendering of a story.
RL.9: Transformation
Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws from a traditional story and renders it new.
The Deep Dive
"How can changing the structure of a classic story transform its meaning?"
Bell Ringer
Analyze RL.5 & RL.9
"In the old story, she sleeps for 100 years. In the new story, she wakes every night."
Quick Check
By changing the sleep into nightly awakenings, the author changed the story's:
A. Setting
B. Structure
C. Point of View
Deep Thought
In traditional tales, princesses are passive. How does Lee establish Roisa as a different kind of character?
Think: Does waking up every night make her a stronger person? Provide one specific detail from the text.
Wheel of Names!
Contestant Selection
Spin the wheel... who will answer Round 1?
Word Splash: Round 1
Noun
Which word means "behavior showing high moral standards"?
A. Vice
B. Virtue
Correct Answer
Virtue
"Roisa was gifted with both beauty and virtue."
Word Splash: Round 2
Adjective
Which word means "admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering"?
A. Resolute
B. Wavering
Correct Answer
Resolute
"Roisa was resolute in her nighttime exploration of the palace."
Word Splash: Round 3
Noun
Which word means "the process of changing from one state to another"?
A. Stagnation
B. Transition
Correct Answer
Transition
"She feared the final transition back into the human world."
Situational Irony
What is it?
"When the actual result of a situation is the opposite of what was intended or expected."
Summary: The Twist in "Awake"
Tanith Lee subverts the myth. Roisa doesn't just sleep; she wakes every night. The 13th Gift isn't a deadly curse; it is framed as a "Gift of Time."
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Transformation & Structure
Learning Standards
RL.5: Text Structure
Analyze how text structure contributes to overall meaning and style in a modern rendering of a story.
RL.9: Transformation
Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws from a traditional story and renders it new.
The Deep Dive
"How can changing the structure of a classic story transform its meaning?"
Bell Ringer
Analyze RL.5 & RL.9
"In the old story, she sleeps for 100 years. In the new story, she wakes every night."
Quick Check
By changing the sleep into nightly awakenings, the author changed the story's:
A. Setting
B. Structure
C. Point of View
Deep Thought
In traditional tales, princesses are passive. How does Lee establish Roisa as a different kind of character?
Think: Does waking up every night make her a stronger person? Provide one specific detail from the text.
Situational Irony
What is it?
"When the actual result of a situation is the opposite of what was intended or expected."
Summary: The Twist in "Awake"
Tanith Lee subverts the myth. Roisa doesn't just sleep; she wakes every night. The 13th Gift isn't a deadly curse; it is framed as a "Gift of Time."
This is Situational Irony. We expect a curse to destroy life, but this "curse" builds Roisa's life, giving her 100 years of exploration and preparation.
Phase 1: I DO
The Story Reveal
"First, we will read the story together as a class."
I will model Guided Annotation. Look for structural differences (RL.5) and instances of situational irony (RL.9).
Phase 2: WE DO
Think • Pair • T-Chart
Open a new Google Slide. Differentiate the two stories:
Briar Rose
Passive sleep (Linear)
100 years = blink
Curse = Death/End
Awake
Active waking (Cyclical)
36,500 nights = Growth
Curse = Gift of Time
Differentiator Key (RL.5 & RL.9)
Traditional Modern rendering Linear Structure: A simple path from curse to sleep to kiss.
Mirror Mirror Activity Sheet Rubric Update Mirror Mirror Activity
Comparative Analysis: Briar Rose vs. Awake
Standard RL.9
Task: Digital Venn Diagram
With your partner, you will create a digital Venn Diagram in Google Slides to analyze how Tanith Lee transforms the traditional source material of "Sleeping Beauty" (Briar Rose) into her modern subversion, "Awake."
Content Requirements
Briar Rose: 3 traditional elements.
Awake: 3 specific modern subversions.
Middle: 2 shared core elements.
Evidence: 1 direct quote from "Awake."
Slide Design
Overlap circles or split-screen.
Theme-based colors (Gold vs. Purple).
Large, readable fonts for class viewing.
Gallery Walk
01. Display
Open Slide to "Present" mode on your desk.
02. Rotate
Visit at least 4 other group stations.
03. Critique
Leave "Glow & Grow" sticky notes.
Project Rubric
Criteria Exceeds (4) Meets (3) Developing (2) Analysis (RL.9) Identifies 3+ subversions with deep insight. Identifies 3 subversions correctly. Missing 1-2 subversions or inaccurate. Text Evidence Multiple quotes used effectively. One direct quote used correctly. No quote or quote is irrelevant. Gallery Walk Leaves high-quality feedback for 5+ groups. Leaves "Glow & Grow" for 4 groups. Minimal or incomplete peer feedback.
Post-Gallery Walk Reflection
Which group's Venn Diagram had an insight about the "transformation" of the story that you missed? What was it?
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A Comprehensive Lesson on Tanith Lee's "Awake"
Target Standards
RL.5, RL.9, L.8.4
Essential Question
How does time define our humanity in Tanith Lee's subversion?
The Standard-to-EQ Bridge
L.8.4 Context
By analyzing multiple-meaning words like Subject, students see the shift from being a "passive subject" to studying "active subjects"—humanity is found in learning.
RL.8.5 Structure
The structural choice of nightly waking creates space for growth. Without this structure, time is just a gap; with it, time becomes the vessel for humanity.
RL.8.9 Transformation
Lee transforms the passive princess into an active "thief." This transformation answers the EQ by showing that agency over time is what makes us human.
Learning Targets
L.8.4: Determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words (Cast, Subject) using context.
RL.8.5: Analyze how Lee uses structural frame narratives to subvert expectations.
RL.8.9: Compare Lee's "Awake" to the traditional "Briar Rose."
Materials Checklist
□ Awakening Words Bell Ringer
□ Stolen Seconds Final Slides
□ Mirror Mirror Activity Sheet
□ I Do/We Do Sample Key
□ Master Answer Key
□ Choice Board (in Slides)
□ Exit Tickets (Avg & High)
□ SAVVAS Selection Test
Instructional Sequence
1
The Opening (15 min)
Distribute the Awakening Words Bell Ringer . Use Slide 4 to engage students in the structural comparison and character agency analysis.
Key Discussion: How does changing the "sleep" into "nightly waking" (Slide 4) immediately shift Roisa from a passive object to an active subject?
2
Summary & Modeling (30 min)
Review the Story Snapshot (Slide 6) to establish the plot arc. Use Slide 7 to define the situational irony of the "Gift of Time."
I DO: Model annotation using Slides 9-11 . These "Think-Aloud" slides provide direct textual evidence for RL.5 and RL.9.
3
T-Chart & Extension (40 min)
WE DO: Guide students through the T-Chart activity on Slide 12 . Reveal the Differentiator Key (Slide 13) to check for accuracy.
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Subverting the Myth of Sleeping Beauty
RL.5 / RL.9
The Big Question
"How can changing the structure of a classic story transform its meaning?"
Learning Target
"I can analyze how a modern work renders a traditional story new by comparing text structures."
RL.5: Structure
Analyze how text structure contributes to overall meaning and style.
RL.9: Rendering
Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws from a traditional story.
Think • Pair • T-Chart
Is the 36,500-night "gift of time" a blessing or a burden?
Create your T-Chart. Post your top points on the board.
Board Session
Synthesizing class data into insights.
Quiz Bee!
Spin the Wheel!
Names on the wheel... who is next?
Question #1
Value: 100 Points
How does the 13th fairy's role change in Lee's "Awake" compared to the original?
A. Villain
B. Mentor
Final Synthesis
"How has Tanith Lee changed the meaning of the myth by altering its structure?"
Stay Resolute
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"Awake" by Tanith Lee // Transformation & Structure
Category 1: Structural Choices (RL.5)
1. In the traditional "Briar Rose," the 100 years passes as a "blink." How many nights of exploration does Roisa experience in Lee's version?
Answer: 36,500 nights.
2. What specific structural choice does Tanith Lee use to contrast Roisa with the rest of the kingdom?
Answer: The contrast between the "frozen" day (Kingdom) and the "active" night (Roisa).
3. How does the nightly awakening contribute to the story's style?
Answer: It creates a more mature, contemplative, and somber style compared to the simple fairy tale.
Category 2: Rendering it New (RL.9)
4. In the traditional story, the 13th Gift is a curse. How does "Awake" render this material new?
Answer: It is framed as a "gift of time" or self-discovery rather than a punishment.
5. How does the role of the 13th faerie change from "Briar Rose" to "Awake"?
Answer: From a villain/antagonist to a mentor/guide (Carabeau).
6. What modern theme does Lee's rendering emphasize that the original does not?
Answer: Agency, self-reliance, and the burden of preparation.
Category 3: Vocabulary & Context
7. Which word from our Word Weaver worksheet means "determined and unwavering"?
Answer: Resolute.
8. Carabeau says the time given to Roisa is a "virtue." What does she mean by this?
Answer: It is an opportunity for her to build moral strength and wisdom before adulthood.
Teacher Instructions
Use a "Wheel of Names" or random generator to pick contestants. Award points for specific textual evidence. Post winners on the "Hall of Heroes" board!
Awakening Analysis Worksheet Awakening Analysis
Name:
Date:
Target: I can analyze how a modern work renders a traditional story new by comparing text structures.
RL.5 RL.9
I Do
Guided Annotation: Structure & Meaning (RL.5)
"The palace was a tomb of silence... One hundred years had passed in a single blink of an eye for the kingdom, yet for Roisa, it had been thirty-six thousand five hundred nights of exploration..."
CONTRASTING STRUCTURES: While the world follows a linear/static structure (100 years = blink), Roisa's structure is fragmented/active (nights of exploration).
MEANING: This structure contributes to the style of the story by making Roisa an expert on her world, unlike the original Briar Rose.
We Do
Comparative Analysis: Rendering it New (RL.9)
Element Source: "Briar Rose" Modern: "Awake" The 13th Gift A deadly curse given in anger. Text Structure Passive sleep; no conscious time. Impact on Meaning Focus on fate/unavoidable destiny.
You Do
Independent Response: Analyzing Transformation
Prompt: Compare the structures of "Briar Rose" and "Awake" (RL.5). Analyze how Tanith Lee draws from the traditional story and renders it new (RL.9). How does the nightly awakening change the meaning of the princess's 100-year wait?
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Lesson: Stolen Seconds // "Awake" by Tanith Lee
Teacher
Awakening Words Bell Ringer (L.8.4)
1. Word: Cast
Text Meaning: To throw, shed, or initiate (a spell or look).
Theater Meaning: The group of actors performing the play.
Reasoning: Wise Women are "casting" magic, not assembling a group of performers.
2. Word: Subject
Text Meaning: Citizens or people living under a ruler's authority.
School Meaning: An area of study (e.g., Biology, ELA).
Sample Sentence: "My favorite subject in middle school was always ancient history."
Final Quiz Bee Reference (Slides 17-22)
Round 1: Vocab
Answer: B (Virtue)
Round 2: RL.5
Answer: B (36,500)
Round 3: RL.9
Answer: B (Gift of Time)
Mirror Mirror: Venn Diagram Analysis
Source: "Briar Rose"
Princess is a passive victim of fate.
Sleep is a 100-year blank gap in memory.
Conflict is external (forest vs. prince).
Overlaps
Plot: Spindle prick causes long sleep.
Wise Women/Carabeau as catalyst.
100-year duration of stasis.
Modern: "Awake"
Roisa is an active participant (wakes nightly).
Sleep is a strategic "Gift of Time."
Conflict is internal (Roisa vs. growth).
Word Weaver Tier 2 Solutions
Because: ...moved for 100 years because time itself had frozen in place.
Although: Although Roisa lived in silence, she found wisdom in the night.
Unless: Unless she rejects the theft of time, she will never wake.
Exit Ticket Analysis (Differentiated)
Option A: Average Level
Core Answer: By choosing to wake every night, Roisa gains agency. She is no longer just "waiting" to be saved; she is actively learning, which transforms her from a victim into a knowledgeable master.
Focus: RL.5 Structural Impact
Option B: High Level
Core Answer: Focuses on the irony of the thief. Roisa's theft is intentional and educational, whereas Carabeau's theft was a curse. Students should identify Roisa "stealing" her freedom from stasis.
Stolen Seconds I Do Modeling Key I Do Modeling Key
Guided Annotation Script for "Awake" by Tanith Lee
Lesson Phase The Reveal
Teacher Context
This key provides the specific "Think-Aloud" prompts to model for your students during the I DO phase of the slide deck. Your goal is to show them how to bridge the gap between the traditional fairy tale and Tanith Lee's modern rendering through structural and thematic analysis.
Annotation Point 01 Standard: RL.5 (Structure)
Textual Evidence
"...but when the clock has struck the hour, you shall wake, and the nights shall be yours for as long as the kingdom sleeps."
Teacher Think-Aloud Script
"Wait, let's stop here. In the traditional version, the princess sleeps for 100 years and feels like no time passed at all. But Lee changes the structure. By letting Roisa wake every night, the author is turning a 'blank space' in the story into 36,500 individual chapters of her life. This structure makes the story feel more grounded and realistic than the original."
Annotation Point 02 Standard: RL.9 (Transformation)
Textual Evidence
"It is the Gift of Time... Carabeau had called it a virtue, a chance to grow wise before the world caught up."
Teacher Think-Aloud Script
"Notice the phrasing here: 'The Gift of Time.' This is perfect Situational Irony. We expect a curse to destroy someone's life, but Carabeau has transformed it into an opportunity. By rendering this 'curse' as a 'virtue,' Tanith Lee is making us question who the real villain is."
Annotation Point 03 Standard: RL.9 (Modern Rendering)
Textual Evidence
"She walked through the frozen castle, learning the secrets of its silent rooms and the books in its libraries."
Teacher Think-Aloud Script
"Roisa is exploring and reading. She isn't just waiting for a prince; she's building her own knowledge. Lee renders the material new by taking a passive character and giving her agency. When she finally wakes for good, she won't just be a pretty face—she'll be the smartest person in the room."
Student Target Check
"As I model these annotations, I want you to look for one more instance where Roisa's nightly actions prove she is a modern character rather than a traditional one."
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Analyzing "Awake" by Tanith Lee
Master Instructional Deck
Our Standards
RL.8.5 & RL.8.9
Analyze story structure and how modern authors transform source material.
L.8.4
Determine word meanings using context clues and word parts.
Essential Question
How does time define our humanity in Tanith Lee's subversion?
Bell Ringer
Word 1: Cast
"...arrived and cast a dark benison..."
Identify the meaning in the text vs. the meaning in a movie theater.
Word 2: Subject
"...and all their subjects slept as they stood..."
Identify the meaning in the text vs. your favorite class in school.
Standard L.8.4: Multiple-Meaning Words
Word Splash Quiz Bee
Spinning for the next contestant...
Question #1
Vocabulary: L.8.4
The castle was impenetrable, surrounded by a forest of thorns that no man could pass through.
A) Impossible to enter
B) Very tall and scary
Answer: A
Impossible to enter
Category: Context Clues (Definition)
Question #2
Transformation: RL.8.9
In Lee's version, the Princess doesn't sleep because of a curse; she sleeps because...
A) She is lazy
B) She chooses it to escape time
Answer: B
She chooses it to escape time
Category: Character Motivation
Teacher Summary
The Hook
Students have mastered the situational irony of the "gift" of time vs. the "burden" of aging.
The Gap
Clarifying the shift from passive princess to active escapist is the key goal today.
The Work
Moving from guided modeling to partner comparison (Venn Diagram) to independent choice.
I DO
Structural Thinking
Think-Aloud:
"When I look at the transition between the thirteenth Wise Woman's speech and Roisa's reaction, I notice Lee uses a frame narrative style. Why start with the legend before showing us the character's internal thoughts?"
WE DO
Mirror Mirror
Google Slides Task
Create a 2-Circle Venn Diagram
Briar Rose vs. Lee's "Awake"
Final Awakening Exit Ticket Final Awakening
Exit Ticket: Stolen Seconds Analysis
Name:
Period:
The Ultimate Subversion
"In the traditional tale, time is something the Princess loses through no fault of her own. In Tanith Lee's version, Roisa states that 'time is the thief.'
Prompt:
Who is the greater thief in "Awake": the thirteenth Wise Woman who stole Roisa's youth, or Roisa who refuses to give her time back to the world? Explain your reasoning using evidence from the text.
Target Check (RL.9)
I identified the subversion.
I used text evidence.
© Stolen Seconds Curriculum: Lee Analysis
Stolen Seconds Choice Board Frozen Choice Board
"Awake" by Tanith Lee | RL.5 & RL.9
LEARNING TARGET: I can analyze the transformation of source material and the manipulation of time.
1
Artistic Interpretation
Create a visual representation of the "Four Corners of the World" Roisa visits with the faeries. Your art should contrast the "frozen" colors of the kingdom with the vibrant, magical energy of the faeries' flight.
Requirement: Include 3 specific textual details.
2
Critical Questioning
Write five high-level questions for a "Socratic Seminar" about the nature of time. These questions must force students to choose between a life of perfection (virtues/faeries) and a life of struggle (humanity).
Requirement: Use RL.5 concepts in your questions.
3
The 13th Gift Essay
In a 3-paragraph brief essay, argue why Carabeau's gift is either more valuable or more dangerous than the virtues given by the other twelve faeries. Use evidence from the text to support your claim.
Requirement: Minimum 300 words with textual quotes.
Name:
Option Chosen:
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Subverting the Myth of Sleeping Beauty
RL.5 / RL.9
The Big Question
"How can changing the structure of a classic story transform its meaning?"
The Twist: Situational Irony
Definition:
"When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected."
Expectation
A 100-year curse is a punishment that steals your life.
Reality in "Awake"
The curse is a gift of time that prepares you for life.
T-Chart Challenge
Open Google Slides and create a T-Chart to differentiate the two tales:
Briar Rose
Passive structure (Linear)
Direct curse (Fate)
No situational irony
Awake
Active structure (Cyclical)
Gift of Time (Agency)
Situational Irony
Quiz Bee!
Spin the Wheel!
Names on the wheel... who is next?
Question #1
Value: 100 Points
What is the situational irony in the 13th gift's rendering in "Awake"?
A. Passive Sleep
B. Curse is a Gift
Final Synthesis
"How has Tanith Lee used situational irony to render the traditional story new?"
Stay Resolute
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Transformation & Structure
Learning Standards
RL.5: Text Structure
Analyze how text structure contributes to overall meaning and style in a modern rendering of a story.
RL.9: Transformation
Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws from a traditional story and renders it new.
The Deep Dive
"How can changing the structure of a classic story transform its meaning?"
Warm Up
In "Briar Rose," the sleep is a blank space. If the princess woke up every night, how would she change?
Agency vs. Passivity
Wheel of Names!
Contestant Selection
Spin the wheel... who will answer Round 1?
Word Splash: Round 1
Noun
Which word means "behavior showing high moral standards"?
A. Vice
B. Virtue
Correct Answer
Virtue
"Roisa was gifted with both beauty and virtue."
Word Splash: Round 2
Adjective
Which word means "admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering"?
A. Resolute
B. Wavering
Correct Answer
Resolute
"Roisa was resolute in her nighttime exploration of the palace."
Word Splash: Round 3
Noun
Which word means "the process of changing from one state to another"?
A. Stagnation
B. Transition
Correct Answer
Transition
"She feared the final transition back into the human world."
Situational Irony
What is it?
"When the actual result of a situation is the opposite of what was intended or expected."
Summary: The Twist in "Awake"
Tanith Lee subverts the myth. Roisa doesn't just sleep; she wakes every night. The 13th Gift isn't a deadly curse; it is framed as a "Gift of Time."
This is Situational Irony. We expect a curse to destroy life, but this "curse" builds Roisa's life, giving her 100 years of exploration and preparation.
Phase 1: I DO
The Story Reveal
"First, we will read the story together as a class."
I will model Guided Annotation. Look for structural differences (RL.5) and instances of situational irony (RL.9).
Average Awakening Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Awake
Average Analysis // RL.5 & RL.9
Name:
Period:
In traditional fairy tales, the princess is usually a passive victim. In "Awake," how does the structural choice to have Roisa wake up every night transform her into an active character?
Used Evidence
Explained Role
Exit Ticket: Awake
Average Analysis // RL.5 & RL.9
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In traditional fairy tales, the princess is usually a passive victim. In "Awake," how does the structural choice to have Roisa wake up every night transform her into an active character?
Used Evidence
Explained Role
Word Weaver Tier 2 Worksheet Word Weaver Tier 2
RL.5 & RL.9 Focus
Lesson: Stolen Seconds
Learning Target: I can use specific vocabulary to analyze how source material is transformed.
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Part 1 Direct Vocabulary Instruction
Virtue (noun)
Def: Behavior showing high moral standards.
"The faeries gifted her with beauty and virtue."
Write your own sentence:
Resolute (adj.)
Def: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
"Roisa was resolute in her nighttime travels."
Write your own sentence:
Transition (noun)
Def: The process of changing from one state to another.
"She feared the transition back to the waking world."
Write your own sentence:
Commence (verb)
Def: To begin or start.
"Her true life would commence when the spell broke."
Write your own sentence:
Part 2 Sentence Combining & Logic
Combine the sentences using the conjunction provided to show clear cause and effect.
Conjunction: Because
A: The kingdom was frozen by a magic spell.
B: No one in the palace moved for a hundred years.
Conjunction: Although
A: Roisa loved the freedom of the night.
B: She missed the sound of human voices.
Conjunction: Unless
A: The Prince arrives to break the curse.
B: Roisa will never have to face the real world.
Final Awakening High Level Exit Ticket Final Awakening: The Theft
High-Level Analysis // RL.9 Transformation
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"Time is the thief," says Roisa. Who is the greater thief: the thirteenth Wise Woman who stole Roisa's youth, or Roisa who refuses to give her time back?
RL.9 Analysis
Text Evidence
Final Awakening: The Theft
High-Level Analysis // RL.9 Transformation
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"Time is the thief," says Roisa. Who is the greater thief: the thirteenth Wise Woman who stole Roisa's youth, or Roisa who refuses to give her time back?
RL.9 Analysis
Text Evidence
Stolen Seconds Bell Ringer Cut Here
Mirror, Mirror...
Bell Ringer Activity
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Date:
Target
Analyze how a new structure makes an old story feel new.
Standards
RL.5 & RL.9
"In the old story, the princess sleeps for 100 years and doesn't know it. In the new story, she wakes up every night."
1. By changing the sleep into nightly awakenings, the author changed the story's:
A) Setting
B) Structure
C) Rhyme Scheme
D) Point of View
2. Higher-Order Thinking: In the old story, the princess is "passive" (things happen to her). In this new version, how is Roisa different? Does waking up every night make her a stronger person?
Mirror, Mirror...
Bell Ringer Activity
Name:
Date:
Target
Analyze how a new structure makes an old story feel new.
Standards
RL.5 & RL.9
"In the old story, the princess sleeps for 100 years and doesn't know it. In the new story, she wakes up every night."
1. By changing the sleep into nightly awakenings, the author changed the story's:
A) Setting
B) Structure
C) Rhyme Scheme
D) Point of View
2. Higher-Order Thinking: In the old story, the princess is "passive" (things happen to her). In this new version, how is Roisa different? Does waking up every night make her a stronger person?
Stolen Seconds Master Slides v2 Stolen Seconds
Analyzing "Awake" by Tanith Lee
Master Instructional Deck
Our Standards
RL.8.5 & RL.8.9
Analyze story structure and how modern authors transform source material.
L.8.4
Determine word meanings using context clues and word parts.
Essential Question
How does time define our humanity in Tanith Lee's subversion?
Learning Targets
I can determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words (Cast, Subject) using context clues.
I can analyze how structural choices (nightly waking) transform a character from passive to active.
I can compare a modern work of fiction to its traditional source material.
Bell Ringer
Word 1: Cast
"...arrived and cast a dark benison..."
Identify the meaning in the text vs. the meaning in a movie theater.
Word 2: Subject
"...and all their subjects slept as they stood..."
Identify the meaning in the text vs. your favorite class in school.
Standard L.8.4: Multiple-Meaning Words
Word Splash Quiz Bee
Spinning for the next contestant...
Question #1
Vocabulary: L.8.4
The castle was impenetrable, surrounded by a forest of thorns that no man could pass through.
A) Impossible to enter
B) Very tall and scary
Answer: A
Impossible to enter
Category: Context Clues (Definition)
Question #2
Transformation: RL.8.9
In Lee's version, the Princess doesn't sleep because of a curse; she sleeps because...
A) She is lazy
B) She chooses it to escape time
Answer: B
She chooses it to escape time
Category: Character Motivation
Teacher Summary
The Hook
Students have mastered the situational irony of the "gift" of time vs. the "burden" of aging.
The Gap
Clarifying the shift from passive princess to active escapist is the key goal today.
The Work
Moving from guided modeling to partner comparison (Venn Diagram) to independent choice.
I DO
Structural Thinking
Think-Aloud:
"When I look at the transition between the thirteenth Wise Woman's speech and Roisa's reaction, I notice Lee uses a frame narrative style. Why start with the legend before showing us the character's internal thoughts?"
Stolen Seconds Master Slides Finalized Stolen Seconds
Analyzing "Awake" by Tanith Lee
Master Instructional Deck
Our Standards
RL.8.5 & RL.8.9
Analyze story structure and how modern authors transform source material.
L.8.4
Determine word meanings using context clues and word parts.
Essential Question
How does time define our humanity in Lee's subversion?
Learning Targets
I can determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words (Cast, Subject) using context clues.
I can analyze how structural choices transform a character from passive to active.
I can compare a modern work of fiction to its traditional source material.
Bell Ringer
Word 1: Cast
"...arrived and cast a dark benison..."
Contrast the meaning in the text with the meaning found in a theater cast.
Word 2: Subject
"...and all their subjects slept as they stood..."
Contrast the meaning in the text with your favorite school subject.
Word Splash Quiz Bee
Spinning for the next contestant...
Question 01
Vocabulary: L.8.4
The castle was impenetrable, surrounded by a forest of thorns that no man could pass through.
A) Impossible to enter
B) Very tall and scary
Answer: A
Impossible to enter
Category: Context Clues
Question 02
Transformation: RL.8.9
In Lee's version, the Princess doesn't sleep because of a curse; she chooses sleep because...
A) She is lazy
B) She chooses it to escape time
Answer: B
She chooses it to escape time
Category: Motivation
Teacher Summary
The Hook
Students have mastered the situational irony of the "gift" of time vs. the "burden" of aging.
The Gap
Clarifying the shift from passive princess to active escapist is the key goal today.
The Work
Moving from guided modeling to partner comparison (Venn Diagram) to independent choice.
I DO
Structural Thinking
Think-Aloud:
"When I look at the transition between the thirteenth Wise Woman's speech and Roisa's reaction, I notice Lee uses a frame narrative style. Why start with the legend before showing us the character's internal thoughts?"
Stolen Seconds Master Slides Finalized v2 Stolen Seconds
Analyzing "Awake" by Tanith Lee
Master Instructional Deck
Our Standards
RL.8.5 & RL.8.9
Structure & Transformation
L.8.4
Word Meanings
Essential Question
How does time define our humanity in Lee's subversion?
The Connection
To answer our Essential Question, we use our standards as tools:
"When an author transforms a story (RL.9), they change what it means to be human."
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Structure (RL.5): Waking every night creates activity and growth.
2
Transformation (RL.9): Passive victim → Active explorer.
3
Conclusion: Agency over time = Humanity.
Learning Targets
I can determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words (Cast, Subject) using context clues.
I can analyze how structural choices (nightly waking) transform a character from passive to active.
Bell Ringer
Word 1: Cast
"...arrived and cast a dark benison..."
Contrast the meaning in the text with the meaning found in a theater cast.
Word 2: Subject
"...and all their subjects slept as they stood..."
Contrast the meaning in the text with your favorite school subject.
Word Splash Quiz Bee
Spinning for the next contestant...
Question 01
Vocabulary: L.8.4
The castle was impenetrable, surrounded by a forest of thorns that no man could pass through.
A) Impossible to enter
B) Very tall and scary
Answer: A
Impossible to enter
Category: Context Clues
Question 02
Transformation: RL.8.9
In Lee's version, the Princess doesn't sleep because of a curse; she chooses sleep because...
A) She is lazy
B) She chooses it to escape time
Answer: B
She chooses it to escape time
Category: Motivation
Teacher Summary
The Hook
Students have mastered the situational irony of the "gift" of time vs. the "burden" of aging.
The Gap
Clarifying the shift from passive princess to active escapist is the key goal today.
The Work
I Do We Do Sample Key I DO / WE DO Sample Key
Teacher Modeling & Collaboration Guide
Instructional Support
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I DO: Structural Modeling (Slide 12)
The Prompt/Question:
"Why start with the legend (the 13th Wise Woman) before showing us Roisa's internal thoughts?"
Sample Teacher "Think-Aloud" Script:
"Students, look at paragraph 1. It sounds like every fairy tale we've ever heard. By starting with the traditional legend , Tanith Lee sets a trap for our expectations. We expect a passive princess who does nothing for 100 years.
However, by shifting the structure (RL.5) immediately to Roisa's nightly awakenings in paragraph 2, Lee transforms (RL.9) the meaning of the sleep. It’s no longer a 'curse' that happens *to* her; it becomes a secret world she *owns*. The legend is the 'lie' the world believes, while the internal thoughts are the 'truth' of her growth."
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WE DO: Mirror Mirror Venn Diagram (Slide 13)
Sample Answer Data for Google Slides:
Briar Rose (Traditional)
Princess is a passive victim ; she doesn't know she is asleep.
Sleep is a blank gap in time (0 to 100 instantly).
The focus is on the external hero (Prince) breaking the thorns.
Shared Elements
Prick of the spindle causes the stasis.
The kingdom is frozen for 100 years.
The 13th Wise Woman acts as the catalyst for the change.
"Awake" (Modern Transformation)
Roisa is an active participant ; she wakes every night.
Sleep is a strategy for education and travel (with Carabeau).
The focus is on internal growth and Roisa's agency.
Sample Evidence (Standard RL.1):
"And every night, for thirty-six thousand five hundred nights, the Princess woke."
— This quote highlights the structural change (RL.5) from a single 100-year sleep to a daily cycle of growth.
Stolen Seconds Curriculum Standard Alignment: RL.8.5, RL.8.9
