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1a) The Story of CinderellaRead and listen to the story of Cinderella.Cinderella lives in a house with her twosisters – Barbarella and Annabella. Theyare lazy and they make Cinderella cleanthe house. Cinderella is very pretty but hersisters are ugly.One day three invitations arrive. They are for the Prince’s palace party. Barberella tears upCinderella’s invitation. Cinderella is very sad because she loves dancing.Cinderella has a fairy godmother. She givesCinderella three wishes. Cinderella asks fora new invitation, some transport and a partydress to wear to the Prince’s palace party.Cinderella goes to the party and dances withthe Prince. At twelve o’clock she leaves butshe drops her shoe.The next day, the Prince visits all the houses with the shoe. He wants to find the mysteriousprincess. When Cinderella tries on the shoe it fits her perfectly. Cinderella and the Prince livehappily ever after.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
1b) The Story of CinderellaRead the story of Cinderella and fill in the spaces using the words you think are correct. Nowlisten to the story to see if your answers are sprettyPrincepartydaythreeCinderella lives in a house with her two(1)– Barbarella andAnnabella. They are lazy and theymake Cinderella (2)thehouse. Cinderella is very (3)buther sisters are ugly.One day three invitations arrive. They are for the Prince’s palace party. Barberella tears upCinderella’s (4). Cinderella is very sad because she loves (5).Cinderella has a (6)godmother. Shegives Cinderella (7)wishes. Cinderellaasks for a new invitation, some transport and a party(8)to wear to the Prince’s palace party.Cinderella goes to the (9)and danceswith the Prince. At twelve o’clock she leaves but shedrops her (10).The next (11), the Prince visits allthe houses with the shoe. He wants to find themysterious princess. When Cinderella tries on theshoe it fits her perfectly. Cinderella and theI PA(12)live happily ever after.I PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
1c) The Story of CinderellaRead the story of Cinderella and fill in the spaces using the words you think are correct.Now listen to the story to see if your answers are correct.Cinderella lives in a house with her two(1)– Barbarella andAnnabella. They are lazy and theymake Cinderella (2)the house. Cinderella is very (3)but her sisters are ugly.One day three invitations arrive. They are for the Prince’s palace party. Barberella tears upCinderella’s (4). Cinderella is very sad because she loves (5).Cinderella has a (6)godmother. Shegives Cinderella (7)wishes. Cinderellaasks for a new invitation, some transport and a party(8)to wear to the Prince’s palaceparty.Cinderella goes to the (9)and danceswith the Prince. At twelve o’clock she leaves but shedrops her (10).The next (11), the Princevisits all the houses with the shoe. Hewants to find the mysterious princess.When Cinderella tries on the shoe it fitsher perfectly. Cinderella and the(12)live happily ever after.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
1) The Story of CinderellaTeaching notesTime30–40 minutesLevelEasy/Medium/DifficultSkills FocusVocabulary, reading, writing.AimTo familiarise the students with the story of Cinderella and the vocabulary used in the story.InstructionsAsk the students what they know about the and the story of Cinderella. Now give the students Worksheet Aand ask them to read through the text underlining any difficult vocabulary. Present the difficult vocabulary onthe board and the students can help each other with the meaning of the words. Then listen to the story ofCinderella.Alternative activityFor students of a higher level use Worksheet B and give the students time to decide what the missing wordscould be from the list. This activity could be done in pairs. Ask the students for suggestions to what the wordscould be. Listen to see if they are correct. Use Worksheet C for the highest level students.Answer key1) sisters2) clean3) pretty4)invitation5) dancing6) fairy7) three8) dress9) party10) shoe11) day12) PrinceI PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
2) Talking About YourselfHere is Cinderella talking about herself. Draw a picture of yourselfin the space below and write about yourself.My name isCinderella.I have two sisters.I don’t likecleaning.My favourite film isHigh School Musical.I like dancing.My favouritecolour is blue.I get up atseven o’clock.I go to bed ateleven o’clock.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
2) Talking About YourselfTeaching notesTime20–30 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusSpeaking, writing.AimTo practice giving personal information about yourself in the present simple.InstructionsFirst, ask the students to draw a self-portrait in the box below. Then, ask the students to write about themselvesusing the example of Cinderella. The students should write eight sentences about themselves. When they havefinished, they should introduce themselves to the rest of the class. If possible, encourage the students to usedifferent verbs and a mixture of positives and negatives.Alternative activityFor students of a higher level, the activity could be done as a third person activity with the students asking aclassmate questions to discover the answers, then they could introduce their partners to the class.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
3) Clothes, colours and cleaningListen to the vocabulary and write the correct word and number next to the object.1. Skirt5. Shoes2. Bucket6. Brush3. Soap7. Blouse4. Cloth8. DressNow listen to the words with a colour added. Colour in the object in the correct colour.An orange skirtA red bucketSome blue soapA yellow clothSome black shoesA red brushA purple blouseI PAI PAA blue dressThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
3) Clothes, colours and cleaningTeaching notesTime30 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusListening, vocabulary.AimTo familiarise the students with the vocabulary of the themes used in Cinderella; clothes, colours and cleaning.InstructionsIn the first part of the activity the students listen to the recording and match the vocabulary with the picture.When they have successfully matched the objects the students listen to the adjectives of colour. Finally allowthe students to colour the objects in.Alternative activityFor students of a higher level, cover the words in the box and get them to match the vocabulary from therecording. Then check the vocabulary to see if they are correct.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
4a) Cinderella SongsHere are three songs and a spell from Cinderella. Listen and learn them.I Am PrettyI Can Sing a RainbowI am pretty, I am pretty,I am pretty, so pretty—that’s me.I am pretty but my sister is ugly!Red and yellow and pink and green,Orange and purple and blue.I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow, too!Beauty, I’m a beauty,I’m a beauty, so beautiful me.I’m a beauty, but my sister’s a chimpanzee!I am so pretty and beautiful,(Oh, no you’re not!)With such beautiful hair.(It’s a wig!)Such a beautiful dress.Such a beautiful face.Such a beautiful nose.Such a beautiful sister!Pretty, I am pretty.I am pretty, so pretty—oh yes!You are pretty.You’re a pretty fat pig in a dress!Listen with your eyes, listenwith your eyes,And hear everything you see.I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow,Sing along with me!Red and yellow and pink and green,Orange and purple and blue.I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow, too!Fairy Godmother’s SpellOne, two, three, fourPresto change-oDumbledore!I Am Pretty FinaleWe are pretty, you are pretty,I am pretty, so pretty am I.We’re all pretty,But it’s time to go home, so goodbye!I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
4b) Songs – I Can Sing a RainbowListen to the song and fill in the missing words.Red and yellow andand green,Orange and purple and.I can sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow, too!Listen with your eyes,Listen with your eyes,And hearI see.I can sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow,Sing along withRed and yellow andOrange and purple and!and green,.I can sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow, too!I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
4c) Songs – I Am PrettyListen to the song and fill in the missing words.beautifuldressnoseuglyfacechimpanzeehairpigI am pretty, I am pretty,I am pretty, so pretty that’s me,I am pretty but my sister is!Beauty, I’m a beauty,I’m a beauty, some,I’m a beauty, but my sister’s a!I am so pretty and beautiful,(on no you’re not!)With such beautiful,(It’s a wig!)Such a beautifulSuch a beautifulSuch a beautifulSuch a beautiful sister!Pretty, I am pretty,I am pretty, so pretty,Oh yes!You are pretty,I PAI PAYou’re a pretty fatin a dress!This activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
4) Cinderella SongsTeaching notesTime30–40 minutesLevelEasy/MediumSkills FocusVocabulary, listening, singing.AimTo familiarise the students with the songs of Cinderella and the vocabulary used in them. We find that theexperience is really enhanced by being able to sing along with the songs during the show.InstructionsAsk the students to sing along with songs to familiarize themselves with the songs (Song sheet A). Use the gapfills of the song (Song sheets B and C) for higher level students.Alternative activityGet the students to learn the words for homework. Then in the next class give them the gap-fill and ask themto fill in the missing words. Finally, listen to see if they are correct.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
5) The Picture Book of CinderellaCan you draw? Draw the pictures of the story. A messenger arrives with three invitations.He gives them to Barbarella.The house is very dirty.Cinderella cleans thehouse. her ugly sisters. Cinderella lives in a house withBarbarella tears up Cinderella’s invitation. Cinderella sees the invitation. She is very sad.other arrives.The Fairy Godm y Cinderella has a beautiful blue partdress. She is very happy.Cinderella dances with the Prince atthe Prince’s palace party. I PAI PAAt twelve o’clock Cinderella leaves theparty. She drops her shoe.The Prince findsCinderher foot. It fits, an ella. He puts the shoe ond they are very happy.This activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
5) The Picture Book of CinderellaTeaching notesTime20–30 minutesLevelEasySkills FocusVocabulary. Reading, speaking and drawing.AimTo familiarise the students with the story of Cinderella and the vocabulary used in the story.InstructionsAsk the students to imagine what Cinderella, Barbarella, the Prince and the Fairy Godmother look like. Discusswith the groups what they think about each character. Give the students the worksheet and ask them to drawthe pictures for the scene in each box.Extended activityAsk students to choose one sentence from the boxes and make a larger more detailed picture of the scene thatthey have chosen.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
6) Who is it?Here are some of the characters from Cinderella. Draw a picture of them and then choose twoor three words to describe them. Use the list of adjectives below to help you orthink of some of your own. Compare your ideas with a big1.2.The PrinceAnnabellaBarbarellaCinderellaFairy Godmother1.1.1.2.2.2.Master ofCeremoniesThe MessengerYOU!1.1.1.1.2.I PA2.2.2.I PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
6) Who is it?Teaching notesTime10–20 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusAdjectives, drawing.AimTo familiarise the students with the characters.InstructionsAsk the students to choose two adjectives to describe each character. Then the students draw the charactersmaking it clear why they chose those adjectives to describe them. The students can work individually in pairs.Alternative activityAsk the students to think of other characters from fairy tales (Snow White, Sleeping Beauty etc.) and think ofnew adjectives to describe them. This could be done as an oral activity.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
7) Cinderella’s invitation5Look at Cinderella’s invitation tothe Prince’s palace party.Now design your own partyinvitation. Include, Who you want to invite Where the party is When the party is What time the party is What type of food What type of music How the guests should dress(fancy dress, party dresses,Halloween costumes, etc.)I PAI PAAdd any other details you can thinkof and have a fun party!This activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
7) Cinderella’s invitationTeaching notesTime40 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusWriting, speaking.AimTo practise vocabulary from Cinderella.InstructionsAsk the students to work in pairs or small groups. They should think of a theme for their party and decide onthe details using Cinderella’s invitation as a guide. They should prepare an invitation to present to the rest of theclass.Alternative activityAsk the students to prepare their invitation as homework making it as decorative as possible. Then all theinvitations should be handed out randomly and anonymously to the students. Each student has to explain theparty they are invited to and then guess who made the invitation.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
8) ColoursMatch the colours to the object then colour them in.1. red2. yellow3. blue4. black5. green6. pinkI PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
8) ColoursTeaching notesTime20 minutesLevelEasySkills FocusVocabulary of colours.AimTo match colours with the relevant objects.InstructionsThe student should write the colour under the object and if possible the name of the object, too.Extended activityAsk the students to choose new objects to match the colours given and draw them. Alternatively, they couldchoose five new colours and objects and draw them.Answer key1. Red – heart2. Yellow – sun3. Blue – sea4. Black – bat5. Green – leaf6. Pig – pinkI PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
9) What’s the Time?Look at the clock. What time does Cinderella have to leave the ball? Complete the sentence.11 1211023987456.Cinderella has to leave the ball atNow complete the sentences about your day. Draw the hands on the clock to tell the correct time.11 1211011 12210398768.11 1211027652. I go to school at5104487.64. I get home at5387625.11087.239445. I eat dinner at11 123929.11103. I eat lunch at38611 1292371. I get up at11 1294516546. I go to bed atNow write three sentences describing at what time you do things at the weekend.1.2.I PA3.I PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
9) What’s the Time?Teaching notesTime20–30 minutesLevelDifficultSkills FocusVocabulary of Time. Writing, speaking.AimTo practise telling the time in English and daily routines.InstructionsAsk the students to think about what they do every day. Ask the students to speak to about their daily routines;what time they get up, have breakfast, etc. Discuss what each of the sentences in the activity mean beforestudents attempt the exercise. At the end of the activity ask students to describe their day to the rest of theclass, e.g.I get up at half past seven.I eat breakfast at eight o’clockI go to school at half past eight Alternative activityFor students of a higher level extend the second part of the activity to 10 sentences about their weekendroutines. It could be done as a homework activity.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
10) Listening: Annabella and BarbarellaListen to the conversation between Annabella and Barbarella. Practice the conversationwith a friend. Underline the colours with the correct colour.Barbarella:Look at this house! It’s dirty.Annabella:And look at this floor. It’s very dirty!Barbarella:It’s all a mess!Annabella:Look at these clothes. Look – your orange skirt.Barbarella:Dirty. Look – your purple blouse.Annabella:Dirty and smelly. Your pink knickers!Barbarella:Thank you. And your white bra Annabella:Thank you!Barbarella:Everything’s all dirty and horrible. It needs cleaning!Annabella:It needs cleaning. Good idea!Barbarella:We need a bucket. Get the red bucket.Annabella:The red bucket! We need a brush. Get the green brush!Barbarella:The green brush! We need some soap. Get the blue soap!Annabella:The blue soap! We need a cloth. Get the yellow cloth!Barbarella:The yellow cloth!Both:Bucket, brush, soap, cloth.Barbarella:Good. Time to start cleaning. Ready?Annabella:Ready!Both:Cinderella! Cinderella! Cindereeeeeella!I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
10) Listening: Annabella and BarbarellaTeaching notesTime30 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusVocabulary. Listening.AimTo listen to a scene in Cinderella and recognise the vocabulary.InstructionsThis activity could be used as a simple comprehension activity with the children listening for understandingwhilst following the script or it can be used to pick out specific vocabulary; colours, clothes or adjectives.Extended activityAsk students to listen to the text and practise reading it together in pairs. Then they can take turns to actout the scene for the rest of the class. Encourage them to be as comical as possible – remember that inpantomimes in England the Ugly Sisters are often played by men dressed as women!!I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
11) WordsearchFind the words from Cinderella in the SHOERMLSHLEGWARMAI PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
11) WordsearchTeaching notesTime15 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusVocabulary.AimTo familiarise the students with the vocabulary of Cinderella.InstructionsThis activity could be used as a fun ice-breaker for the beginning of the class or as a fun activity at the end ofthe class.Extended activityStudents choose 6-10 more words from the vocabulary list and make their own wordsearch, then swap thembetween classmates.Answer keyBARBARELLALESCFIDLDNU TOA HOERMLSHLEGWARMAI PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
12) Game – CluewordLook at this clueword. The first letter of each word spells out the word “Cinderella” vertically.Use the clues to help you guess the words, that can all be found in the play.C2. I3. N4. D5. E6. R7. E8. L9. L10. A1.(5)What a prince wears on his head.(10)(4)What you send to invite someone to a party.The number after eight.(5)What Cinderella wears to the party.(4)Not difficult.(3)The colour of a rose.(6)The number before twelve.(4)A verb describing something you think is nice.(4)What you do when you see something.(9)One of Cinderella’s sisters.ord with a friend.derella and write your own cluewCinmfroterracchartheanoNow choosess the answers!too. Now see if anyone can gueescluasesturpicwdraldcouMaybe youI PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
12) Game – CluewordTeaching notesTime30 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusVocabulary.AimTo familiarise the students with the vocabulary of Cinderella.InstructionsAsk the students to work in pairs or small groups to find the words on the right hand side.Alternative activityAsk students to do the second part of the activity for homework. In the next class give the students each other’sclueword to solve.Answer key1. Crown2. Invitation3. Nine4. Dress5. Easy6. Red7. Eleven8. Like9. Look10. AnnabellaI PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
13) One-Lesson Activity SheetIf you only have time for one lesson before the show to prepareyour children, here is a one-lesson activity sheet.The Story of CinderellaRead and listen to the story of Cinderella.Cinderella lives in a house with her two sisters,Barbarella and Annabella. They are lazy, and theymake Cinderellaclean the house.Cinderella is verypretty, but hersisters are ugly.One day three invitations arrive. They are forthe Prince’s palace party. Barberella tears upCinderella’s invitation. Cinderella is very sadbecause she loves dancing.Cinderella has a fairy godmother. She givesCinderella three wishes. Cinderella asks for a newSong - I Can Sing a RainbowListen to the song and sing along.invitation, some transport and a party dress towear to the Prince’s palace party.Cinderella goes to the party and dances with thePrince. At twelve o’clock she leaves, but she dropsher shoe.The next day, the Prince visits all the houseswith the shoe. He wants to find the mysteriousprincess. WhenCinderella tries onthe shoe, it fits herperfectly. Cinderellaand the Prince livehappily ever after.Fairy Godmother’s SpellListen to the spell and practice saying itwith your friends.Red and yellow and pink and green,Orange and purple and blue.I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow, too!One, two, three, fourPresto change-oDumbledore!Listen with your eyes, listen with your eyes,And hear everything you see.I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow,Sing along with me!ColoursI PAI PARed and yellow and pink and green,Orange and purple and blue.I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow, too!Match the colours to the object,then colour them in.redyellowblueblackgreenpinkThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
13) One lesson activity sheetTeaching notesTime50–60 minutesLevelMediumSkills FocusVocabulary. Listening, reading and speaking.AimTo familiarise the students with the story, songs and vocabulary of Cinderella before seeing the show.InstructionsThe one lesson activity sheet is designed for teachers who only have time to prepare with one class beforethe show. We find that children who understand the development of the story and are familiar with some, orall of the songs, enjoy the shows even more! So we recommend that you begin with reading and discussingthe synopsis of the show. Then move on to listening to the song – allow the students to follow the text onsong sheets. If there’s time get them to sing along! Next, practise the Fairy Godmother’s spell. Finally, ask thestudents to match the colours to the objects in the vocabulary activity.Post-show activityIf you have more time after the show, go back and do any of the materials in the earlier activities.I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
Basic Vocabulary For irtCleaningbrushbucketclothsoapNumbers and TimeIt’s eventwelvemidnight (twelveo’clock)Describing lsmellyuglywonderfulOtherappleding dongfairy godmother/fatherhousekitchenmaster of nsWhat’s your name?What time is it?How ?What ?When ?Where ?Who ?Why ?I PAI PAThis activity is designed to be used in conjunction with a performance of IPA Production’s Cinderella.For more information, visit www.ipaproductions.com.
Read the story of Cinderella and fill in the spaces using the words you think are correct. Now listen to the story to see if your answers are correct. C inderella lives in a house with her two (1) – Barbarella and Annabella. They a
