Spooky Short Story: Draw What You Hear - The Great White Bear and the Trolls
In this story time class, we will read a fairy tale about a group of scary trolls & the giant bear they never expected to see. Based on what we hear in the story, we will draw what we think the characters look like.
Teacher Lauren, MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(258)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Hello! In this class, we will be reading an adaptation of "The Great White Bear and the Trolls," an old Norse fairy tale. In this (not-so-scary) scary story, our traveling hero Halvor is warned not to stay in a house in the woods because trolls are coming. But Halvor isn't afraid. Why? He has a giant bear with him! But what happens when they hear the sounds of the trolls coming through the forest? While we read, we will be practicing our listening skills to draw the characters based on descriptions in the story. For example, if the story says a troll has a long tail, draw a long tail. It's that easy! You don't need to be an artist to participate, and this isn't an art class. Stick figures are fine! The text of the story will be on the screen so everyone can follow along. Students will have plenty of opportunities to share, ask questions, and interact with each other. Teacher Lauren's Attendance Policy: I prefer to keep my classes open until the start time, and I will teach a class with only one learner. If you sign up within 24 hours, you are agreeing to the possibility of being the only learner in the class.
Learning Goals
Students will:
*practice listening skills, specifically character descriptions
*interpret descriptions to draw characters
*answer recall questions about the story's plot and characters
*make story predictions
*share their work in a small group setting (optional)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
While this story is great for Halloween, it isn't too scary. The moment the trolls first appear is suspenseful at most.
Supply List
Students may use the handout provided or they can use their own paper to draw on. They can also add color if they want to.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The original 1800s Norse story is entitled, "The Cat on the Dovrefell," which has been adapted by Katharine Pyle (1863-1938) as "The Great White Bear and the Trolls." Both stories are in the public domain.
I have made my own minor changes to the story, including changing the setting to Halloween night and adding a few more descriptions so students have more to draw.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
258reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
"Draw what you hear" is an activity I used to do with my students as a public school teacher. It's a fun way to practice character description.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
1-6 learners per class
