Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella

Label the elements of the plot.

d

e

c

b

f

g

a

Setting

Climax

Resolution

Falling Action

Conflict

Rising Action

Exposition

What makes Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella a fairy tale? More than one answer can be true.

• It has magic.

• There is good vs. evil.

• It has gods and goddesses.

• Everyday people with superhuman qualities.

• Generally takes place outside somewhere.

Answer explanation

Which sentence from the story best supports that the story is a fairy tale?

• They spent all day, every day, admiring themselves and calling each other names.

• He told her to "stand up and turn around real fast, like you got a whompus cat bitin' at yer' britches."

• This caused her raggedy overalls to become "the puritest party dress" she had ever seen and instead of bare feet, sparkling glass slippers.

• It was love at first sight in those shoes, and Seb proposed on the spot.

What is Rose's motivation?

• She wants to run the farm.

• She wants to wear a beautiful dress.

• She wants to marry Seb.

• She wants to attend the squaredance.

What is the meaning of proposed as used in paragraph 21?

20 So Rose did, and that shining slipper " went glidin' right on, just as smooth as butter!" 

21 It was love at first sight of her feet in those shoes, and Seb proposed on the spot. 

22 Those mean old sisters saw the love shining between Seb and Rose, and "'pon seein' that, ...they done burst into tears."

• to examine or look at closely

• to ask for marriage

• to put forward a plan

• to nominate for a position or an honor

Why is the conflict important to a story?

• It shows that people are very different.

• It provides background on the characters.

• It is the sequence of events of the story.

• It is what makes the story very exciting.

Which sentence from the story best supports the theme?

•  But Rose couldn't hear them, and she danced the night away.

•  Rose, sweet girl that she was, forgave them for being cruel to her, and declared that she loved them " like soup loves salt", and from then on, all was well. 

•  It was love at first sight of her feet in those shoes, and Seb proposed on the spot. 

• Looking down, she saw her rags, and thanked the hog for her night of fun.

Read paragraphs 7 and 8.

7 Many years passed. "Now, it so happens that on the other side of the creek, there was this real rich feller- made his fortune in sowbellies and grits. " And he was looking for a wife, so he got the idea to throw a fancy party and invite all the neighbors.  That's when Rose really began to feel sad: the sisters hooted and sneered at the idea of her going.

8  " Lawd-a-mercy! Who'd want to dance with a dirt clod like you?" But oh, how they worked Rose to fix them up for it. When the day finally came she watched them, "whippin' the mule, they went a-rumbling down the dirt road, chortlin' out 'Skip to M'Lou' the whole time." Rose watched until she was alone, and then collapsed into tears. The sound of the far off fiddle music made all her sorrows flood over her. 

The author included paragraphs 7 & 8 to

• introduce a new character.

• demonstrate how cruel the sisters are to Rose.

• reveal Rose's problem.

• describe more of the setting

What is the main message of the story?

• Everyone has a place to belong

• Don't judge the actions of others

• Learn to value your family

• Forgive those who have wronged you so you can overcome